This is definitely their second strongest album, after Turn on the Bright Lights. Pitchfork is only panning it because it's not part of the "chillwave/drone" stuff that they're pushing at the moment. If this was released around the same time as Antics, it would probably score about a 8.9 or 9.0 with a BNM tag.

One of my favorite releases of the year. Probably in my top five year-end.

^agreed ;)

I absolutely LOVE the S/T album. I am so thrilled, after being disappointed by OLTA. I will say it took multiple listenings to absorb it all. Everytime I listen, I hear something else. This was meant to be heard from beginning to end, using a good pair of headphones, following a relationship as it breaks down. Paul really laid himself bare with this one. Also, I ordered the Japanese release and I have to say the Gavelin is excellent. I was gutted when I heard it was Cubed/Mascara without lyrics because the lyrics & Paul's delivery of that classic are amazing. But Gavelin works great as an instrumental. In fact, I think it makes a perfect closer for The Undoing. Will be seeing them for the 3rd time this tour in November. Can't wait.

good to see that their true fans love this album. personally i think it's a very good effort from the band. each song stands up very well in its own way but i cant help but feel that as a whole the album falls short. on their first 3 albums ( i love all 3, not sure why theres so much hate on OLTA) the band created some great indie post rock but also managed to create a lot of "moments" on their albums, moments which really made you sit up while listening. unfortunately on this album those moments are few and far between. Lights and Barricades are stunning tracks and Summer Well is most certainly underrated. But then you have songs like Safe Without which are truly brilliant but just go for a minute too long and my mind begins to wonder and even though the band may have made that mistake on previous albums, other songs revived it. that just doesnt happen here.

 

nevertheless interpol are a group of supremely talented musicians, and people with such immense talent will always deliver great music. this album is most certainly one of the better albums of the year but unlike their earlier efforts it isnt one of the best of the year.

good to see that their true fans love this album. personally i think it's a very good effort from the band. each song stands up very well in its own way but i cant help but feel that as a whole the album falls short. on their first 3 albums ( i love all 3, not sure why theres so much hate on OLTA) the band created some great indie post rock but also managed to create a lot of "moments" on their albums, moments which really made you sit up while listening. unfortunately on this album those moments are few and far between. Lights and Barricades are stunning tracks and Summer Well is most certainly underrated. But then you have songs like Safe Without which are truly brilliant but just go for a minute too long and my mind begins to wonder and even though the band may have made that mistake on previous albums, other songs revived it. that just doesnt happen here.

 

nevertheless interpol are a group of supremely talented musicians, and people with such immense talent will always deliver great music. this album is most certainly one of the better albums of the year but unlike their earlier efforts it isnt one of the best of the year.

 

Funny, I experience the album the exact opposite. I think the total is way stronger that its parts. I want to hear it from start to finish and I don't cherrypick through tracks like I do with the others. Also, I don't hate OLTA. In fact, it contains some of my favorites: Pioneer, Pace & Lighthouse. But I do find myself skipping the rest of the album. I tried so hard to love it because Interpol have been my favorite band since the early days.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFXQ9iBzy8o]YouTube - Interpol - Lights (Live P.O.V. Sessions)[/ame]

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V5v5gl6dck]YouTube - Interpol - Barricade (P.O.V. Sessions)[/ame]

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGWpXDI_xiI]YouTube - Interpol - Summer Well (Live Session)[/ame]

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOVkt7GL-zQ]YouTube - Interpol - Barricade (BBC 6 Music Live Session)[/ame]

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLn4CDfPdFc]YouTube - Interpol - Lights (BBC 6 Music Session)[/ame]

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wkgBZ-bGog]YouTube - Interpol - Summer Well (BBC 6 Music Session)[/ame]

awesome videos! :)

one of my favorite interpol songs EVER

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seLkx-_Ecs4]YouTube - Interpol Live @ Eurockeennes 2005 part 1[/ame]

 

this live version is amazing!

^I'm going to be the bigger man here and not going around telling you to shut up or that nobody cares after your posts.

Which song is it Dejan ? :uhoh: sorry im still getting into Interpol, i cant recognise a song :(

^Next Exit from their album Antics.

aaaw cool :nice: thanks , its really good

Interpol are opening up for U2 in Montreal when I see them in July. Saaaweeeettt.

they are opening in Toronto too! :O I'm so excited!

ahhh lucky peoples. ive got jayz instead, which isnt all bad cos i actually enjoy his music but interpol wouldve been better.

Better Jay Z than the Fray or Lenny Kravitz.

they just announced Aus tour dates

 

4th Jan @ Enmore, Sydney

7th Jan @ Palace, Melbourne

 

this is on top of headlining falls fests in lorne, marion bay, southbound in perth and sunset sounds fest in brisbane.

Interpol are openning the gigs from U2 tonight and tomorrow :) and they will be back in November ! and i got the ticket :D

 

 

IM Loving them!!!!!!

Interpol show was stellar! After Paul was DJing at a local place near my house. :o

Pics

I don't normally use flash but their lighting was really dark.

 

Be still Daniel! :angry:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin? :confused: You are in Houston. :P

 

:shocked:

 

PAUL!!! These are awesome!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!! :heart:

 

Saw them on Friday night... show was phenomenal!!! They sounded amazing, and I was so sad so know I probably won't get to see them until February of next year! :cry: But they really are playing music on a whole other level. They are exuding such 'happiness' together... love the energy!

 

And in other news...

 

Here is a link to a download of a free EP presented by Virgin:

Interpol Goodies

(via @Interpolfans on Twitter)

Next friday it is my turn to see Interpol live :blush: i cant wait!

^hope it was good!

 

I'm seeing them on the 7th December, can't wait :) first gig I've been to in aaaages, but it's at Brixton so thats cool :cool:

 

Niiice pics Angie. :D

just saw them, but maybe I shouldn't have looked at the setlist one :lol:

<3

Soooo Interpol find themselves down under at the moment.... anyone get to see them at the Southbound Festival?

 

I'm seeing them again in NYC at Radio City next month.... can't wait :dance: I can never get enough of them... and word on the street is that are playing a lot of festivals this summer as well.....