Anyone seizing on the solo debut by The Strokes guitarist as a sign of discontent in their ranks should know that Julian Casablancas guests. Hammond’s songs are far less brash and clamourous than you might expect, suggesting a love of The Beatles (Sean Lennon also appears), Guided By Voices and Lemonheads, although ‘Everyone Gets A Star’ could be Sonic Youth covering ‘Je Suis Un Rock Star’, calypso style.