Albert Hammond Jr. addresses why The Strokes’ upcoming album Reality Awaits has been delayed and discusses related developments during the band’s rollout. Across coverage, Hammond is described as responding to fan reaction to new songs, including comments around Julian Casablancas’ use of Auto-Tune on “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out Of Love,” with Hammond explaining he does not hate the new material. Sources also note that Nick Valensi, The Strokes’ other founding guitarist, takes an unexplained hiatus during the campaign and has not yet returned. In addition, the album’s release date shifts from June 26 to July 24, with Hammond providing a rationale for the postponement. Separately, Hammond releases new music with KennyHoopla: a dance-punk single titled “NEW AMERICA//”. The outlets present these points as part of Hammond’s broader public update on the band’s status and his own current projects, without indicating additional lineup changes beyond Valensi’s continued absence.
Albert Hammond Jr. explains The Strokes’ album delay and collaborates with KennyHoopla
Albert Hammond Jr. addresses why The Strokes’ upcoming album Reality Awaits has been delayed and discusses related developments during the band’s rollout. Across coverage, Hammond is described as resp...
- Albert Hammond Jr. comments on the delay of The Strokes’ upcoming album Reality Awaits.
- The album release date is pushed back from June 26 to July 24.
- Fan backlash is mentioned regarding Auto-Tune used by Julian Casablancas on “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out Of Love.”
- Nick Valensi is reported to be on an unexplained hiatus and not yet returned during the rollout.
- Hammond releases a new dance-punk single with KennyHoopla titled “NEW AMERICA//”.
The guitarist has also released a new dance punk single with KennyHoopla titled 'NEW AMERICA//' The post Albert Hammond Jr. explains delay of The Strokes’ new album ‘Reality Awaits’ appeared first on NME.
2 months agoThe Strokes' rollout for new album Reality Awaits has not gone smoothly. Some fans have revolted against Julian Casablancas' use of Auto-Tune on "Going Shopping" and "Falling Out Of Love," to the point that guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. felt compelled to go on the record insisting that he doesn't hate the new material. The band's other founding guitarist, Nick Valensi, took an unexplained hiatus from the group in the middle of the campaign, and he hasn't yet returned. Then the release date was pushed back by a month, from June 26 to July 24. Now Hammond has offered a rationale for that moved. The post Albert Hammond Jr. Explains Strokes Album Delay, Joins Kennyhoopla On “NEW AMERICA//” appeared first on Stereogum.
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