Momentary Masters
Albert Hammond, Jr. · 2015
36 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of modern indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Caught by My Shadow — This track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and self-awareness through driving rhythms and a catchy chorus, making it a standout moment.
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Don't Think Twice — With its contemplative lyrics and engaging melody, this song highlights Hammond's ability to blend personal storytelling with universal emotions in a memorable way.
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Power Hungry — The energetic instrumentation paired with sharp lyrical commentary makes this track a critical examination of ambition and desire within an infectious soundscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features engaging melodies and introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast in energy.
- Several songs feature prominent jangly guitar riffs that are layered with melodic hooks, creating a vibrant sound characteristic of indie rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo drive
- youthful restlessness and reflection
- for afternoon drives
- engaging sing-along energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, atmospheric pieces
- seek immediate emotional payoff
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 31, 2015, Momentary Masters is Albert Hammond, Jr.'s third solo album, following his 2008 release, Yours to Keep. At this point in his career, Hammond was re-establishing himself after a hiatus from solo work and reconnecting with audiences post the Strokes' successful runs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand· Arctic Monkeys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don't Think Twice
The moment shifts perspective as the narrator confronts their past choices directly for the first time in the song.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by breaking away from earlier reflections, creating an intimate connection with the listener.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born Slippy 4:08
- 2 Power Hungry 3:49
- 3 Caught by My Shadow 3:04
- 4 Coming to Getcha 3:27
- 5 Losing Touch 3:55
- 6 Don’t Think Twice 4:37
- 7 Razor’s Edge 3:06
- 8 Touché 3:04
- 9 Drunched in Crumbs 2:57
- 10 Side Boob 3:48
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