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9.0
134385
9.0 |
Northern Transmissions
One of the best things about Melodies on Hiatus is how delightfully bright Hammond Jr’s guitar playing often is. His riffs aren’t necessarily happy, but they’re evocative of good feelings better left undescribed
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8.0
134381
8.0 |
All Music
Though Melodies on Hiatus' experiments sacrifice some of the single-minded purpose of Hammond's previous albums, it delivers a bumper crop of songs that embrace the complexities of life and music with a sense of adventure
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8.0
134382
8.0 |
NME
On his fifth solo album The Strokes' guitarist contrast his previous work with 19 honest and inventive tracks
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8.0
134415
8.0 |
musicOMH
A showcase of The Strokes guitarist’s growth as a musician, with a grab-bag approach and unexpected collaborations drawing inspiration from his solo work and his band’s career
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7.0
134384
7.0 |
Uncut
The set offers power-pop gems like "Darlin'", a prospective Strokes classic in "818", and the closing surprise "Alright Tomorrow" a disco burner sung by actress/vocalist Rainsford. Print edition only
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6.6
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6.6 |
Pitchfork
Working alongside pop songwriter Simon Wilcox, the Strokes guitarist delivers a cheerfully sprawling double album that feels less like a cohesive statement than a clearinghouse of ideas
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6.1
134406
6.1 |
Spectrum Culture
The final product feels more like a playlist than an album, without much in the way of a core concept or even a single mood or emotion
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6.0
134383
6.0 |
DIY
There’s an innate quality control filter missing
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6.0
134622
6.0 |
American Songwriter
Melodies On Hiatus, and for that matter, all his earlier outings, make it clear he has the prolific prowess needed to make music that’s as stunning as it is surprising
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