Strokes Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. Asks, 'Como Te Llama'

Posted on May 1st 2008 12:30PM by Steve Baltin
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Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. recently took home an award from British magazine 'NME' as Best Solo Artist for his 'Yours to Keep' solo debut. And the guitarist turned singer/songwriter tells Spinner he plans to keep the momentum going with a second solo effort, 'Como Te Llama,' ('What's Your Name?') due July 8.

Hammond, who says he plans to tour from July to January, is already thinking breaking out some new material live. "It's such a different record," he says. "There are songs called 'Rocket,' 'Victory at Monterey' and 'GFC. I really can't wait."

The songs should translate to the stage well as he wrote with the live show in mind. "I remember being on stage and wanting to have different kinds of songs," he says. "When you go and tour your first record you only have your 11 songs and a few covers, maybe. You're craving new songs. I write everyday. Slowly it starts to come out -- all the experiences you've had. At the end, you have this product that's from music influences, movie influences, life influence, playing live ... everything."