Photo by Francis Chung

Julian Casablancas, once and future frontman of The Strokes, brought his new solo act to the 9:30 Club on Tuesday night, leading a tight six-piece band through an engaging hour-long set of songs from his (surprisingly good) album, Phrazes for the Young. Compelling in its personal introspection and sonic retrospection, Casablancas’ music sparkled in a live context, boding well for the voice of one of the previous decade’s signature bands as he transitions into another phase of his career.