Interpol- Self-Titled ALBUM REVIEW

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Interpol's latest album is easily one of their most varied. Lots of strings, piano, and horns bring a new dynamic to the band's sound. But the songwriting has suffered a bit as a result. Many of the tracks follow a linear model, building up instrumentation instead of changing it up between versus and choruses. Trying new things is grand, but I kinda just need Interpol to write me a bangin' rock song.

That does happen in a couple spots of the album, though. "Barricade" is undeniably catchy, and "Summer Well" is a good mix of Interpol's hook-writing magic and the added instrumentation.

But most of these tracks are too underwhelming and repetitive to keep me interested. This album isn't offensively bad, but I'm not really in love with it either.

5/10

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FAV TRACKS: BARRICADE, SUMMER WELL

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[RisyaHoneydeww]

a five? :/ it's a good 9 for me! I just love it.

[shesthunderstorms23]

I love this album, it grows on you,i love how it has a strong, cohesive concept. Surprisingly, my fav Interpol album

[MenschMeier75]

This is the first time, I don't agree with you, Anthony... This is a strong 8 for me. It continues gaining points since I bought it. Unfortunately, sometimes it's so over-producted, performaning it live would be impossible (The second part!) But on record, with really good headphones, the "strange sounds" are really impressive.

And: am I the only Interpol fan who likes the new stuff more than the older?

[whatsthisfor519]

Favourite Interpol track is either "Obstacle 1" or "Stell Was a Diver...". Personally, I don't think they've released anything that matches "Turn on the Bright Lights" so far.

[Radiohead17321]

@RisyaHoneydeww I love interpol but this album is 2 or light 3 for me

[EvilAnticsLive]

Agreed. This album was a big let down. "Success", "Try It On", and "Summer Well" were the only songs that I enjoyed. "Lights" and "Barricade" just didn't do it for me. "Barricade" seems like too much of a pop tune, and "Lights" is just the same thing over and over. I'd probably give it a 4/10 or 5/10

[TCVB91]

@confusedtennisplayer

It was a boring turd dude never sounded throughout the album like they gave a shit like Turn on the bright lights or Antics...........if anything it was an uninteresting version of Our Love to admire.

[SenorBeagleCulo]

i thumbed up for jd but this album aint so great nor was the third i miss their greatness

[Vexidus]

Agree with this review, the album didn't blow me away at all. Underwhelming is the word, for sure.

[confusedtennisplayer]

this guy is a turd, over complicating and over analyzing a beautiful band and amazing album......screw him!