Interpol

gabers
gabers Posts: 2,787
edited December 2010 in Other Music
So I've got their first major album "Turn on the Bright Lights" which was one of the best of the year when it came out. For whatever reason I never got any of their newer albums. Is there a big dropoff or are they all great? If I had to get one other for now which should it be?
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  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    I'd say Antics. The last 2 albums, the one in 2007 and the one released this year were good but not as good as the first two albums.

    and I'd disagree with your statement. Turn on the Bright Lights, and Antics as well, arent just some of the best albums of the year TOTBL in 2002, and Antics in 2004, but easily are in the top half of the best albums of the entire decade.
  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    I'd definitely get Antics and stop there. Their last two do not live up to those two.
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,825
    I loved the first 2 albums...very creepy but deep music!

    Too bad Carlos left!

    They are playing Coachella this year.
  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    First two albums are MUST gets... then not so much...

    Saw them years ago in the village... good stuff.
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  • False_Belief
    False_Belief Cardiff Posts: 763
    It's been a case of diminishing returns with each new album IMO. Having said that, I've enjoyed each of them. The latest one is in my top 25 of the year, whereas the first one would be top 2 or 3 had it been released in 2010 - incredible album!

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  • gabers
    gabers Posts: 2,787
    Sounds like I at least need to get album 2. They kind of have a sound I think that would hard to listen to for an entire 1 1/2 hour concert I'm afraid, but in smaller doses and in the right mood they're unbelievably great.
  • invest-it-all
    invest-it-all Posts: 222
    I'm seeing them at a festival here on New Years Eve. not really sure what to expect...whats the best album to start with?
  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    gabers wrote:
    Sounds like I at least need to get album 2. They kind of have a sound I think that would hard to listen to for an entire 1 1/2 hour concert I'm afraid, but in smaller doses and in the right mood they're unbelievably great.

    I've seen them 3 times and they put on a great show each time. I would recommend seeing them if you get a chance and you really like their first two albums.
  • Benzor
    Benzor Posts: 886
    'OLTA' is really underrated. It's not as good as 'TOTBL' or 'Antics' but It's a god album that is worth listening to. 'Pace is the Trick' is one of the best songs they have ever made.

    Their latest album was really disappointing but it still has a few really good songs. 'Lights' is right up there with anything they've ever done.
  • pjfaninindiana
    pjfaninindiana Northeast Indiana Posts: 311
    I would say check them all out. Yes, the last 2 albums aren't as good as the first 2 but, still worth a listen in my book. I enjoy all of their albums. I still view them as a great band.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    edited November 2014
    new song out :)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6DvRyyKGU
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  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    not feeling the new song, but that's not a shock since I haven't liked anything from Interpol in a while.
  • GeoScott
    GeoScott South Carolina Posts: 151
    Am I wrong in assuming that I will be disappointed with the new Interpol release simply because of the absence of Carlos D?
    I admit, I don't know the inner workings of their band or how much Dengler contributed to the construction of the songs.....but damn, that bass guitar sounded good :)
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    Stream their album through NPR

    http://www.npr.org/2014/08/26/341629732/first-listen-interpol-el-pintor?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nprmusic&utm_term=music&utm_content=20140826
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    Band has been stuck in Buffalo for the past 2 days!!!
    http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/11/interpol-have-been-stranded-on-buffalo-highway-for-30-hours-due-to-record-breaking-snowstorm/

    Already cancelled two shows. Suppose to play philly on Saturday :-S
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    anyone pick up Banks and Steelz? It's Paul Banks side project with RZA. Heard a few songs, sounded pretty good actually
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmLGavnYzmY
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCW48GwHMQQ
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    new song from them :smile:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KmIMuLh4Vs&t=43s

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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    Marauders is out.  Pretty good album.  Didn't stand out too much (kinda like El Pintor).
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,272
    didn't realize they had a new single out

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  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    I'm liking the new song. I already pre-order the vinyl of the new album.

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