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| 1. Next Exit | 3:20 | Not Available | ||
| 2. Evil | 3:35 | Not Available | ||
| 3. Narc | 4:07 | Not Available | ||
| 4. Take You On A Cruise | 4:54 | Not Available | ||
| 5. Slow Hands | 3:04 | Not Available | ||
| 6. Not Even Jail | 5:46 | Not Available | ||
| 7. Public Pervert | 4:40 | Not Available | ||
| 8. C'mere | 3:11 | Not Available | ||
| 9. Length Of Love | 4:06 | Not Available | ||
| 10. A Time To Be So Small | 4:51 | Not Available |
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61 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Whether you love or hate Interpol's second album "Antics" depends on how you felt about "Turn On The Bright Lights." If you liked their debut, chances are you'll like this one too. With their polished sound, Interpol rose to prominance above most of their New York rawk cousins (except the Strokes), and "Antics" gets to expand their sound further.
Too often Interpol is fingered as a mere Joy Division imitator -- especially since the music is good, but hardly genius-level. Maybe it's those accusations that gives "Antics" a slightly wounded, tired feel. The songs aren't quite as much of a jolt as songs like "NYC," but the heavier, darker feel is just as powerful... if not more so.
"Next Exit" is a bit of a jolt, with its slow organ and solid percussion. There's a gritty Pixies feel to "Evil," with its smashing bassline, the funky pop of "Length of Love," and a sort of vague nautical theme to songs like "Take you on a Cruise," with its cries of "[Insert color here] temptress of the sea, you treat me right."
Musically it's bouncier and more upbeat at times. There are solid melodies, angular guitars, and a sound that is far more expansive than what they've done before. Previously it sounded like Interpol was reining in their music a little. But with the pressure of a new album, they seem to have let rip with their expressive, complex melodies.
Paul Banks sounds resigned to the emotions churned up in "Antics." But he really sounds good, especially when he's anguished. And it's a good thing that he does such a stellar job, because the lyrics can border on cringeworthy. "Complex salacious removal"? "The pole dance of the stars"? It's either brilliant, or terrible -- either way, only a good band could have lines that that, and still have fans.
While the lyrics are kind of iffy, the music and "vibe" of "Antics" is a sign that Interpol might be on a lot of "Best of 2004" lists by the end of the year. Solid, moody and very listenable.
Too often Interpol is fingered as a mere Joy Division imitator -- especially since the music is good, but hardly genius-level. Maybe it's those accusations that gives "Antics" a slightly wounded, tired feel. The songs aren't quite as much of a jolt as songs like "NYC," but the heavier, darker feel is just as powerful... if not more so.
"Next Exit" is a bit of a jolt, with its slow organ and solid percussion. There's a gritty Pixies feel to "Evil," with its smashing bassline, the funky pop of "Length of Love," and a sort of vague nautical theme to songs like "Take you on a Cruise," with its cries of "[Insert color here] temptress of the sea, you treat me right."
Musically it's bouncier and more upbeat at times. There are solid melodies, angular guitars, and a sound that is far more expansive than what they've done before. Previously it sounded like Interpol was reining in their music a little. But with the pressure of a new album, they seem to have let rip with their expressive, complex melodies.
Paul Banks sounds resigned to the emotions churned up in "Antics." But he really sounds good, especially when he's anguished. And it's a good thing that he does such a stellar job, because the lyrics can border on cringeworthy. "Complex salacious removal"? "The pole dance of the stars"? It's either brilliant, or terrible -- either way, only a good band could have lines that that, and still have fans.
While the lyrics are kind of iffy, the music and "vibe" of "Antics" is a sign that Interpol might be on a lot of "Best of 2004" lists by the end of the year. Solid, moody and very listenable.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
maybe it's because I'm british, but i don't quite understand why the reviewers on here seem intent on a) Citing Interpol as derivative and b) Giving them 1 star. Pompous, self absorbed dross like (insert throaty American grunge-lite here)deserves 1 star. Many reviews compare this band to joy Division, a similarity that I really don't see - Joy Division specialise in taut post-punk whereas Interpol weave a disparate, widescreen gloom - and the difference between the lyrical content is huge.
yes, 'antics' represents a slight dip in the songwriting quality of this band, but only in comparison to their near-perfect debut, 'turn on the bright lights'. that album's murky sense of despair is never quite recreated here- much to my bemusement- but is replaced by oppressive, elliptical song structures and crisp production that places vocals prominently in the mix and tones down the reverb on the guitars a little. The drumming has definitely improved- see 'Slow Hands' ; 'Public Pervert'- and Paul Banks' voice sounds at home in it's new environment, soaring majestically on 'Evil' and 'Take you on a cruise'.
True, this album sounds more like a collection of singles rather than a cohesive body of work... but that is impressive in itself, as you would be hard pushed to name single material on their previous effort. this shows that interpol have moved forward as a band, daring their fans to move with them. it's likely they would have been mauled further had they kept the formula (see 'Room on Fire' by The Strokes), but I get the feeling that interpol aren't really interested in criticism anyway: they're interested in finding new and inventive things to do with a singer, guitarist, bassist and drummer. and you will find, eventually, that their dense, unpredictable songs come pretty close to achieving this - and do so by borrowing less from the past than any other band right now.
yes, 'antics' represents a slight dip in the songwriting quality of this band, but only in comparison to their near-perfect debut, 'turn on the bright lights'. that album's murky sense of despair is never quite recreated here- much to my bemusement- but is replaced by oppressive, elliptical song structures and crisp production that places vocals prominently in the mix and tones down the reverb on the guitars a little. The drumming has definitely improved- see 'Slow Hands' ; 'Public Pervert'- and Paul Banks' voice sounds at home in it's new environment, soaring majestically on 'Evil' and 'Take you on a cruise'.
True, this album sounds more like a collection of singles rather than a cohesive body of work... but that is impressive in itself, as you would be hard pushed to name single material on their previous effort. this shows that interpol have moved forward as a band, daring their fans to move with them. it's likely they would have been mauled further had they kept the formula (see 'Room on Fire' by The Strokes), but I get the feeling that interpol aren't really interested in criticism anyway: they're interested in finding new and inventive things to do with a singer, guitarist, bassist and drummer. and you will find, eventually, that their dense, unpredictable songs come pretty close to achieving this - and do so by borrowing less from the past than any other band right now.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
So, let's say you are familiar with the single, "Slow Hands".
Let's assume you like it, with it's oh-so-80's sound, propulsive rhythms, chugging guitars and braying vocals. I think it has a great sound, and despite having a limited range, a catchy melody.
It doesn't take you back to that era per se; it makes you remember what was great about that type of music.
Interpol has a signature sound, and the single "Slow Hands" is a perfect introduction to it. The album expands on that sound, exploring textures and tempos while never really straying too far away from that recipe of ringing, chiming guitars, those out-in-front drums, sinuous bass lines and the small but expressive vocal range of the lead singer.
The album sequencing is well done...the opening song sounds like an opening song, and the final song closes down your experience nicely. This is a lost art nowadays...
I love the fact that it sounds organic; it sounds like a "band". They mesh perfectly.
This is a terrific listening experience for those willing to try something they may not normally check out. Of "this type" of music, this is probably as good as it gets.
Let's assume you like it, with it's oh-so-80's sound, propulsive rhythms, chugging guitars and braying vocals. I think it has a great sound, and despite having a limited range, a catchy melody.
It doesn't take you back to that era per se; it makes you remember what was great about that type of music.
Interpol has a signature sound, and the single "Slow Hands" is a perfect introduction to it. The album expands on that sound, exploring textures and tempos while never really straying too far away from that recipe of ringing, chiming guitars, those out-in-front drums, sinuous bass lines and the small but expressive vocal range of the lead singer.
The album sequencing is well done...the opening song sounds like an opening song, and the final song closes down your experience nicely. This is a lost art nowadays...
I love the fact that it sounds organic; it sounds like a "band". They mesh perfectly.
This is a terrific listening experience for those willing to try something they may not normally check out. Of "this type" of music, this is probably as good as it gets.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Kill them hipsters with fire, please
I am so sick of all those people nagging about whether Interpol is part of that awesome indie scene they are in or not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Louisa
Interpol nerd
I'm an Interpol nerd and Antics has always been my favorite album. I started out really liking 2 songs (Evil and Slow Hands) and then after listening to it more and more it is an... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicole Manning
Good Enough
Interpol started off their career with one of the greatest albums of the last 20 years. The Strokes did something similar. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Hermy909 II
To Be Listened to for Months on End
Antics is a flawless sophmore album. It's not as good as the debut or the follow-up, but it's still a five-star album. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tyler S.
Ignore the naysayers
The wave of one-star ratings on Amazon for Interpol's second album, Antics, is disconcerting. Why be unfair to this band when so many others deserve it for putting out utter crap? Read more
Published 21 months ago by hired goon
the argument
Many of my friend liked "Antics" better than "Turn on the Bright Lights"... I disagree, but this is definitely worth buying. Read more
Published on April 28, 2010 by Robert Gruber
excellent
excellent cd ,there are no fillers, is best of the best... from start to finish...all interpol cd s are excellent, but perhaps this could be the best.
Published on April 17, 2010 by Carlos Federico Chapur
excellent!
INTERPOL has become one of my favourite acts at this time: over the years there always seems to be more and more bands that just cannot get my attention with their... Read more
Published on March 14, 2010 by Black Mamba
CD- Antics by Interpol
The cd that I ordered was shipped really fast and was in excellent condition exactly as described online.
Published on March 4, 2010 by Kari Hawk
Just not quite as good as 'Bright Lights'
[3.5 stars]
Interpol were probably always going to be in a no-win situation with their second album, given the brilliance of their debut and all the unfair "The next Joy... Read more
Interpol were probably always going to be in a no-win situation with their second album, given the brilliance of their debut and all the unfair "The next Joy... Read more
Published on February 22, 2010 by H. Jin
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