Francis Trouble
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Clash Music
    Mar 26, 2018
    60
    Call this a mismatch, a contradiction, if you want, but only he can fully acknowledge this seriousness, this complexity. And if this is a ‘coming-to-terms-with’-type record, it does suggest he is starting that process, even if--musically--the progression remains somewhat tender.
  2. Q Magazine
    Mar 13, 2018
    60
    While some of it is great, much of Francis Trouble chugs amiably along without really sinking its teeth in. [May 2018, p.111]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Mar 29, 2018
    50
    His music and his style are both impeccably tailored. Those perfect lines can be more admirable than breathtaking, though, and they're remarkably easy to glide right past.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Cuesbas247
    May 1, 2019
    10
    This album is awesome one of the best of the strokes universe. is like is this it, every song is a masterpiece.
  2. Skysp3ctre
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Another incredible work from The Strokes' guitarist ! yeah and if you miss The Strokes, you really should listen to this album !
  3. GDV
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    For anyone who loved AlbertHammond Jr.'s work with the Strokes, you'll probably enjoy this album a lot as well. Hammond isn't necessarilyFor anyone who loved AlbertHammond Jr.'s work with the Strokes, you'll probably enjoy this album a lot as well. Hammond isn't necessarily doing much different on this album but in terms of songwriting and consistency, this is a great album. Definitely worth a listen.

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