Review: Albert Hammond, Jr. New Song 2013 'Rude Customer': The Strokes' Guitarist First Single from New EP 'AHJ' is Fast-Paced, Garage Rock Anthem [LISTEN]

Albert Hammond Jr. has unveiled the first song from his upcoming EP "AHJ" in an interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe. The short, punchy two-minute, twenty-three second long song "Rude Customer" is the first teaser for the upcoming EP.

"Rude Customer" begins with a steady, catchy roll of drums before Hammond, Jr. blasts in with lyrics reflecting being, well, a rude customer.

"Yeah, you ask for the bill / He brings you the change / You want him to go but you just don't know his name," he sings in a slightly more nasally voice than heard on his previous solo work.

The most interesting aspect of "Rude Customer" is the vocal layering in the verses. As soon as one block of lines ends, Hammond, Jr. comes in with another. It's an interesting, ear-catching effect that allows for this song to stand out in The Strokes' guitarist's discography.

Speaking of guitar work, Hammond, Jr. allows for his talent on the six-string instrument to shine through with blasts of chords post-chorus and poppy plucks of the strings during the verses.

The driving, quick pace of "Rude Customer" recalls some of Hammond, Jr.'s earliest work on The Strokes' album "Is This It?" Fans of his band and his solo work are sure to be pleased by the track, as it maintains the poppy sensibilities of melody alongside the garage rock, dissonant roots of Hammond, Jr.'s solo work.

Listen to "Rude Customer" from "AHJ" below.

Albert Hammond's solo EP "AHJ" will be released Oct. 8, via The Strokes' bandmate Julian Casablancas' label Cult Records. Previously, Hammond, Jr. has released two full-length albums, 2006's "Yours To Keep" and "¿Como Te Llama?" in 2008.