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Vital 2007
Albert Hammond Jr

Describe In Three Words: Effortlessly cool cat.

Remarkable Moment: Albert Hammond Jr is a like a kid who’s just had the stabilisers taken off their bike. He may lack the security that comes with having his Strokes brethren either side of him, but he is also liberated. The material from his solo album is ecstatic, songs that run free, ‘Jamaica’, songs that do a wheelie right over your heart, ‘101’ and some ramped up covers, the Cars’ ‘Don’t Cha Stop’.

Crowd Reaction: It’s the Strokes’ connection that has drawn many to watch Hammond Jr, but by the end of this committed performance he’s more than convinced them he’s capable of going it alone.

Vital Rating: Wheelie great, 8





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Gig Details
Venue: Vital Festival 2007
Location: Ormeau Park, Belfast
Stage: Main Stage
Date: Tuesday, 21st August


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