
If you prefer the solo work of Albert Hammond, Jr., to his career with The Strokes, then former Death From Above singer and drummer Sebastien Grainger's new record might be just what you need. Both artists eschew the noisier, punkier aspects of their band work to emphasize song over sound, and both show tremendous skill. Grainger's solo album has a few screaming dancepunk songs, like "Niagra," but most of the album is, thankfully, far more musical. I was a big fan of DFA 1979, but their dancepunk anthems could get a little redundant. It's great to [...]