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Julian Casablancas - Out Of The Blue
Even though 2006’s ‘First Impressions of Earth’ was a mixed bag, I still consider The Strokes to be one of my favorite bands. Singer Julian Casablancas has kept mostly quiet since then but has now reemerged with his solo debut. One might expect The Strokes redux, but it’s pretty amazing how many different musical styles are experimented with over the course of the 8 songs. The album is keyboard based which gives it an 80’s pop sheen that makes a country song like Ludlow Street sound anything but straightforward. Favorites are Out Of The Blue, Left & Right In The Dark and Tourist.
