[ RCA Records / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 2 November 2009
The Strokes singer and chief songwriter, Casablancas wrote and orchestrated every musical detail on this album, from poly-rhythmic drum beats to harmonizing guitar solos.
Julian Casablancas presents his debut solo album, 'Phrazes for the Young'. The Strokes singer and chief songwriter, Casablancas wrote and orchestrated every musical detail on the album, from poly-rhythmic drum beats to harmonizing guitar solos. Highlights include the first single, "11th Dimension," which Spin heralds as "quite possibly the catchiest song any Stroke has ever recorded," Stereogum declares it as "classically catchy" while Billboard calls it a "pop-rock gem."
'Phrazes for the Young' was produced by Jason Lader, who has previous worked with Jay-Z, Coldplay, Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake. Additional production came from Mike Mogis, the studio wizard in Bright Eyes.
1. Out of the Blue
2. Left & Right in the Dark
3. 11th Dimension
4. 4 Chords of the Apocalypse
5. Ludlow St.
6. River of Brakelights
7. Glass
8. Tourist"