Casablancas: Catchier than the Strokes?

Fridays in November confirmed for L.A. residency.

By Blurt Staff

The solo debut album from Julian Casablancas, Phrazes for the Young, will be released November 3 on Cult Records/RCA (Rough Trade in the U.K.). In support of the release, Casablancas will perform a special series of shows every Friday night in November in Los Angeles.

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," already getting critical huzzahs along the line of "catchier than the Strokes," which is... interesting!

The record was written and recorded over the last 18 months with studio work completed in Los Angeles, New York City and Nebraska. The project was produced by Jason Lader with additional production by Mike Mogis.

Track listing:

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"  

Album trailer, interviews, news, etc.: www.juliancasablancas.com

A stream of "11th Dimension" can be heard at his MySpace page: www.myspace.com/juliancasablancas