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  • Original Release Date: September 7, 2010
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53 of 63 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Let it sink in September 7, 2010
Format:Audio CD
Interpol is not a band that grabs you instantly. You have to spend some time with them to get the full impact of their music. Their songs unfold slowly. I'm afraid that in this era of collective ADD, no one will give this one the time it needs to reveal itself. "Interpol" is not a collection of singles. It is a concept album meant to be experienced from beginning to end. In interviews promoting this album, the band has said that this follows a relationship as it disintegrates. The pleading, the bargaining, the anger, the hurt & finally, acceptance. It's all here & it's a haunting & emotional ride. Listen, with a good pair of headphones, from beginning to end, multiple times. You'll be rewarded.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By H. Jin
Format:Audio CD
I'm pretty cynical about music fans who protest that their favourite band's album is a Grower that needs ten or so listens to fully "get". For me, "grower" often means "this album's bad but the fans won't admit it". And after listening to this album a couple of times and just not getting into it, I felt my fellow Interpol fans were in denial again. I actually had my two star "They've Blown It" review ready to go. But I didn't want to give up on Interpol, and it did take a while for me to get OLTA, so I decided to give it a few more spins. And then something just clicked. I'd catch myself humming and singing songs I'd dismissed as boring or generic, and I suddenly got where those experimental tracks were coming from. Believe the fans, 'Interpol' is a true grower; easy to dismiss as mediocre or unfocussed on first listen, but it will reward you if you put the work in.

First things first: what's the album sound like? We heard comments that it would be a return to the sound of 'Bright Lights', and others that it would be full of orchestral epics even more ambitious than 'Our Love'. The answer is that it's a bit of both, and this is where the "grower" part comes in. 'Interpol' is as dark and difficult as their debut, but it's dressed up in the same heavy production and instrumentation that characterised OLTA. So whereas 'Bright Lights' was raw and intimate, 'Interpol' requires a fair effort to dig out those riffs, melodies, and hooks. Don't be fooled by 'Barricade' into thinking this is full of radio-friendly pop gems, there's very little here that is instantly accessible or an easy listen.

'Interpol' basically follows the formula of OLTA by having half the songs follow the standard Interpol sound, and half pushing in ambitious new directions. In fact, it sometimes sounds like two different albums, since all the boundary-pushing songs come toward the end of the album. In the first half, 'Barricade' is an obvious single, even more poppy than 'Heinrich Maneuver', and really the only immediate song on the album. The guitar-driven slow-build of 'Lights' and the more familiar 'Success' and 'Summer Well' will reveal their secrets more gradually; give the first half a few spins and you'll realise these are four strong, memorable, Interpol songs. 'Success' in particular I'd initially thought was a very mediocre song and weak opener, now it's one of my all-time favourite Interpol tracks. It's that sort of album.

The second half is much more daring, with those keyboards and strings really kicking in. Only 'Safe Without' is recognisably Interpol, and even that is given hints of funk, even hip-hop, with that tribal backing drumbeat and hypnotic guitar riff. Fans seem to dislike this song, but for me it's one of the album's highlights. 'The Undoing' is another favourite, an epic hymn-like closer with mournful minor key organ, brass, and Spanish lyrics. 'All Of The Ways' reminds me a lot of 'The Lighthouse' with its sheets of shimmering guitars, while 'Try It On' is driven by a spiralling piano riff and burbling background electronics. It's a decidedly un-Interpol sound, but for the most part the band pulls it off. Again, you need to put in some serious listening, but those who liked 'Wrecking Ball' or 'The Lighthouse' will appreciate the band continuing to branch out and try new things (and generally succeeding).

It's not a perfect album; fans seem to be raving about 'Memory Serves', which doesn't do much for me, but for the most part it's a brave, bold effort from a band that many people have pigeon-holed. Sure, everyone wants them to make 'Bright Lights 2', but Interpol continue to show how willing they are to push the envelope and expand their sound. Casual listeners and those expecting an album full of 'Barricade'-like hits will probably be disappointed; this is an album that will reward those die-hard Interpol fans who are prepared to give this the effort it deserves.

Four stars.
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66 of 91 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars R.I.P.? September 8, 2010
Format:Audio CD
I've closely followed and loved Interpol's early music since '02-'03. I really don't know why Paul and the gang are so uninspired. It seems they possibly tried to regain their "Indie cred" by going back to Matador for their latest self-titled release, but the album falls flat, fairly badly. Songs go nowhere, most of them are paced very slowly with Paul's purposefully cryptic lyrics, but now, they're all about girls and relationship drama(targeting emo teens?). Maybe it was the super model girlfriend? (ugh, cmon) I don't know, but I suppose there's a reason Carlos left the band after recording this...he knew the music was bad and that their light had apparently gone out, starting with OLTA, which was a better album actually in my opinion (and isn't saying a whole lot ultimately).

In fact many of these songs sound like rejects from the "Julian Plenti" album, sans one or two tracks. There isn't even a song nearly as good as "Games For Days" on here. The songs seem half-baked and uninspired. I can't even go into them as they are almost all so utterly dull.

I quite literally had to, for the first time with their music, force myself through their new album, and I had already heard/owned "Lights" and "Barricade" (and they gave me the "oh boy this is going to be a bummer album" feeling immediately). The songs, again, go nowhere, seem uninspired, and are just plain boring, to sum it up.

I don't know what else to say, so I shortened this review, there's no point in knocking someone when they're down. Time for solo projects and shoot-off bands guys.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Interpoop
It's not a perfect album: the shaky bassist work (departure of bassist Carlos Dengler) on some of the album is sometimes confusing, some Songs rely more on chaotic shouting matches... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bartok Kinski
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Interpol
This CD is classic Interpol, all the way. i absolutely love this album, and the band, and recommend it to anyone who is a fan.
Published 3 months ago by Andrea Schmidt
2.0 out of 5 stars Hopefully they can revisit their roots on the next album...
I have been a long time fan of Interpol. I fell in love with them after hearing NARC back in 2005 on the radio. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pelon7724
4.0 out of 5 stars The best album about defeat you'll ever hear
The variation on the basic turn on the bright lights template is interesting. I'd say that turn on teh bright lights has this urgent almost jazzy feeling, antics was intense, our... Read more
Published 7 months ago by animmal
5.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Negative reviews, this is a great album
I don't understand why I am reading so many negative reviews. I loved this album from start to finish. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B. Polsky
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites
I don't know why many people don't like this album. It's one of my favorites. Seems all around solid. I like the build up on many of the tracks.
Published 10 months ago by E. Hecker
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Interpol is an excellent record...i bought both the u.s. release and the japanese one, that comes with an extra track ( gavilan ) which is a very good instrumental. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Carlos Federico Chapur
4.0 out of 5 stars A good record from a great band
Well, it's not "turn on your bright lights" or "Antics" (my personal favorite). That said, this is a very good record. I agree that it's a "grower". Read more
Published 17 months ago by jtron
2.0 out of 5 stars A Band in Steep Decline
"Success," "Memory Serves," and "The Undoing" are worthwhile listening, but these would only represent the weak and beggarly elements of a truly strong album. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lloyd Christmas
3.0 out of 5 stars OK.
Interpol is I think a ok band. Whats most good about them is because of Alan Moulder(great producer from the 90's), IMO
Published on May 16, 2011 by jon
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