The son of Gibraltarian-British songwriter Albert Hammond, Albert Jr. was sent to the elite boarding school Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland at the age of 13. While there, he met Julian Casablancas, who would go on to be a fellow band member.
In 1998, Albert met up with Julian in New York City and together they formed a band with Julian's former schoolmates: Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti.
His trademark is wearing formal suits, usually a different one for each show. Albert is usually seen playing an olympian white Fender Stratocaster, or bandmate Nick Valensi's Les Paul Jr. He is usually associated with the "rhythm" guitar portion of the majority of Strokes songs, and most solos are played by Valensi. The solos in which Albert does play are Last Nite, Trying Your Luck, Take It Or Leave It, Under Control, The End Has No End, Ize Of The World, and Vision Of Division. His solos tend to focus largely on more emotional, "bluesy"-type melodical work, and the guitar tends to have a cleaner, softer tone in comparison to Valensi's (with a noteable exception found in Vision Of Division). He often holds the guitar in a high horizontal position, similar to Bob Dylan and Ian Curtis.
Although vocalist Julian Casablancas is the major contributor to the songwriting process for The Strokes' music, Albert has been known to write a few pieces of his own. He has been credited to writing three mostly instrumental songs (Swiss Beats, Holland, and By The Way) for the bands' 2001 tour video entitled "In Transit". He had also written a song called "Elephant Song", in which Albert used when he was was required to record a song for his Sound 101 class in freshman year, using the school's recording equipment. The song was played at a few shows before the release of their first album. The Strokes were to later rerecord the song as a special giveaway for fanclub members.
Hammond released his debut solo album on October 9th in the United Kingdom. Entitled "Yours to Keep," the album features musical guests such as Sean Lennon, Ben Kweller, and even The Strokes' manager Ryan Gentles and lead singer Julian Casablancas. Bassist Josh Lattanzi and drummer Matt Romano serve as the backing band, with Albert the main singer and guitarist. It was produced by former Thin Lizard Dawn vocalist Greg Lattimer at the Electric Ladyland Studios.
Hammond played his first solo dates at the end of October in a few cities including New York City and Philadelphia. He is set to tour the UK and Europe in November and December 2006, and provides support to Incubus on their forthcoming US tour of January/February 2007.
Albert has finished working on his second solo album with the title "Como Te Llama?", which was released on 8th of July in 2008. The new CD gets 8/10 in NME! This 8th of July is incidentally the first date of his world tour, which kicks off at the Virgin Store in his hometown of NYC. Dates in LA, as well as Japan and Australia have been already scheduled. Cont.
Feed Me Jack Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Peter Sellers
Albert Hammond Jr. Lyrics
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Won't you feed me Jack
It's not too late
To see you smile
It's not too late
To stay for awhile
Watch all the trees
And all those leaves
The fall onto you
Won't you feed me Jack
Won't you feed me Jack
In my mind
That's what we do
Fall asleep
I lay on you
Look at all the change we've made
All the places
We once played
Won't you feed me Jack
Won't you feed me Jack
It's not too late
To see your smile
It's not too late
To stay for awhile
Watch all the trees
And what they do
And all those leaves
The fall onto you
Won't you feed me Jack
Won't you feed me Jack
Won't you feed me Jack
Won't you feed me Jack
You always feed me Jack
The lyrics of Albert Hammond Jr.'s song "Feed Me Jack Or_ How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Peter Sellers" are a simple and heartfelt request for companionship and peace. The repeated line "Won't you feed me Jack" is a plea for sustenance, both literal and emotional. The singer is asking Jack to nourish him, not just with food, but also with conversation, laughter, and companionship. The refrain is almost childlike in its simplicity and repetition, but it carries an underlying feeling of vulnerability and longing.
The rest of the lyrics paint a picture of a quiet, intimate moment between two people. The singer is watching the trees and the leaves falling onto Jack as they lie together. They fall asleep, and the singer reflects on the changes they've made and the places they've played. The overall feeling is one of nostalgia and contentment, with a hint of sadness that the moment is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you feed me Jack
Asking for comfort and companionship from a trusted friend, Jack.
Won't you feed me Jack
Reiterating the desire for support and reassurance.
It's not too late
Emphasizing that there is still time to salvage a situation or relationship.
To see you smile
Expressing the desire to bring happiness to someone else through their joy.
It's not too late
Reaffirming that there is still opportunity for positive change and growth.
To stay for awhile
Inviting someone to spend quality time and deepen the connection between them.
Watch all the trees
Encouraging mindfulness and appreciation of the natural world.
And what they do
Noticing and marveling at the wonders of nature.
And all those leaves
Acknowledging the beauty and impermanence of life.
The fall onto you
Endowing the listener with a sense of connection to and importance in the world.
In my mind
Conveying a hypothetical, idealized scenario.
That's what we do
Reflecting on the closeness and shared experiences of the past.
Fall asleep
Relaxing and finding solace in one another's company.
I lay on you
Sharing physical intimacy and trust.
Look at all the change we've made
Reflecting on growth and progress in personal and interpersonal development.
All the places
Remembering important moments and locations shared with one another.
We once played
Nostalgic remembrance of youthful times and carefree activities.
You always feed me Jack
Expressing gratitude for the listener's unwavering support and sustenance.
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Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND JR.
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