The only reason i bough this was because of Gfc and Spooky Couch...
This is a pretty cool combo...
The DVD has a few videos from his concerts...
Spooky Couch is a wonderful instrumental. As it starts one can imagine themselves floating in space. Ah, a space lullaby is a good term to use. The sound is calm and simple, galaxies shine in the background, as you swim in empty space. Half way the ride more instruments jump in the mix, two guitars talking to each other, while a foot is tapping, violins speak of great horizons, and a piano interrupts one of the guitarists...As the song reaches a forte, close to its end, the drums begin to keep a beat while cellos begin to march into the conversation and bam... it ends.
The shipping time was very quick and the item was packaged well. It was purchased for our daughters 16th birthday by her 13 year old sister...and they were very happy with the album, and surprised that there was actually 2 albums AND a CD with purchase!!!
Albert Hammond is an understated and very valuable bandmate of The Strokes, and should be getting his due with his solo efforts...as he's uber talented, and should be as recognized as his dad was, back in the day:)
I will honestly admit that I did not really like this purchase when I first played it in my car. It is a grower album and I feel that last tracks of the album are more decent than the openers. Don't go in expecting a musical epiphany like YOURS TO KEEP. It is good to sit back and listen to as background music. I also hope there will be a third album in the near future (even if it is a side project).