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Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper
by Julian Plenti
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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  • Original Release Date: August 3, 2009
  • Format - Music: MP3
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listen  1. Only If You Run 3:48$0.99Buy Track
listen  2. Fun That We Have 3:41$0.99Buy Track
listen  3. Skyscraper 3:19$0.99Buy Track
listen  4. Games For Days 3:57$0.99Buy Track
listen  5. Madrid Song 2:08$0.99Buy Track
listen  6. No Chance Survival 4:03$0.99Buy Track
listen  7. Unwind 3:18$0.99Buy Track
listen  8. Girl On The Sporting News 2:53$0.99Buy Track
listen  9. On The Esplanade 3:40$0.99Buy Track
listen10. Fly As You Might 3:57$0.99Buy Track
listen11. H 2:38$0.99Buy Track

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interpol Part 2, August 4, 2009
This review is from: Julian Plenti Is Skyscraper (Audio CD)
Pseudonyms and side groups are some of the signs that a musician has made it and can release off shoots without damaging their main brand. Paul Banks of Interpol is the latest to cash in on the phenomena in the moodier guise of Julian Plenti. On "Julian Plenti. Is...Skyscraper" Banks fleshes out songs that had been growing moldy in his archives. What's surprising is that the songs that had been previously left for dead are infinitesimally more interesting than Interpol's last studio album "Our Love To Admire." Freed from the constraints and expectations of that band (brand), Banks cuts loose on an album that holds its own among the highlights of Interpol's career.

"Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper" is not much a departure in sound or scope from Bank's somber songwriting skills that were first demonstrated on "Turn On The Bright Lights." The feeling of dread and despair is evident on most of these tracks as Banks can effectively portray himself as just another lost soul struggling to make it in these dire times. "Only If You Run" offers a solution in the form of drug-induced escapism that some might find palpable depending on the circumstance. On the other hand, "Fun That We Have" follows as the hangover heavy reality that there is no escape from the continuing monotony and daily malaise.

The strings and sampled accents of "Skyscraper" are a nice touch that doesn't detract from the underlying delicate acoustic guitar work. The most Interpol-like song amongst this lot is the fragmented and brooding "Games For Days." "Games For Days" features a great vocal and an overtly searing guitar that has been somewhat absent on this album. "Madrid Song" breaks the album into side 1 and 2 and feels a bit like filler. After that it seems like the album falters and it's not until the unhealthy yearning of "Girl on the Sporting News" where it recovers. Things get a bit angsty and experimental on the angular "Fly As You Might" which acts as the closing song on "Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper." After "Fly As You Might" ends, song "H" appears as nothing more than a piano led filler which might symbolize the curtains finally closing on "Julian Plenti." Overall, "Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper" is an interesting affair that provides new life to these old songs.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interpol this isn't, August 13, 2009
By Simon Whittle (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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For anyone that may claim this is the "missing" Interpol album or other such things I have to disagree. Maybe these songs were thrown out by the band to record, but, the sound of the album is a distinct departure from what's gone before.

Lyrically it's still melancholic but the music provides a great backdrop for the vocals. The use of acoustic guitars and strings gets well away from the heavy bass lines and effects of Interpol's work.

With its own distinct sound and personality the album is a resounding first release for a talented vocalist that so many already know and love. I'm looking forward to the live dates that are promised.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing work Paul!, August 4, 2009
By J. M. "J. M." (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
Interpol is a great band and this is an excellent solo album by lead singer Paul Banks. To the previous reviewer who said Paul needs vocal lessons, that's ridiculous. Paul sounds great as usual. The instrumentation on this album is top notch. The music is moody. It's sounds like Interpol being experimental. I really love the album and appreciate the special pricing. Thanks Amazon and Paul!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Man behind the mask.............
I always love hearing solo projects from members of bands I like. It is interesting if not telling to see how they approach their songwriting without having to compromise, argue... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Mathews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!!!!!
If you were an interpol fan, Paul banks makes a better version of it. It's simply great it has great melody, rhythm is that kind of music that when you hear it makes you... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edilia J

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD.
Well balanced CD.

Some songs with rythm and some melodic. Paul Banks is a good singer with good taste. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Juan Manuel Perez

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Suprise!
Wow! Paul really pulls it off here. After being put in the position where everybody said Paul was an Ian Curtis rip off and so was Interpol( they sound more like the Chameleons... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Paul Ramone

5.0 out of 5 stars The album of the year
Sorry for all the Arctic Monkeys, Dylan, Ben Harper, Iggy Pop, Neil Young, Doherty, White Lies, Scott Matthews, but Plenty gave us, until now, the best album of the year. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bertrand Portier

5.0 out of 5 stars Julian Plenti Is.....Interpol!
Well, of course being a huge Interpol fan, I had to get this disc as soon as it became available.
Okay, so I lied, I actually got it before it became OFFICIALLY available,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Darrell Tyler

5.0 out of 5 stars I knew that was Interpol, kinda
I've always enjoyed Interpol's music but do not own any of their CDs, so when I heard this album on the radio I was sure this was one of their CD's. Read more
Published 6 months ago by steele

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong and Energetic
This album of Interpol's Julian Plenti is outstanding. I actually like this record much better than the Interpol albums.
The songs are very strong and energetic. Read more
Published 6 months ago by StevenR

2.0 out of 5 stars Instrumentals and vocals
The instruments are quite well done. The guy needs to get a few more vocal lessons.
Published 6 months ago by A P

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