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- Turn On The Bright Lights
- Released 2002
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- Antics
- Released 2004
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- Our Love To Admire
- Released 2007
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- Antics: The Special Edition
- Released 2005
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Although formed during the late '90s, Interpol rose to international attention in 2002 as part of New York City's post-punk revival. The group took its cues from Joy Division and the Chameleons, fashioning a darkly atmospheric sound helmed by intricate guitars and Paul Banks' somber baritone. Interpol also had a striking visual presence marked by the members' fondness for suits, which only strengthened their stately, British-influenced appeal. Nevertheless, the band remained rooted in America, where guitarist Daniel Kessler and drummer Greg Drudy first struck up a musical partnership while attending New York University. Carlos Dengler, another NYU student who had previously played guitar, joined as the group's bassist -- and by sheer coincidence, Kessler later bumped into Paul Banks, a guitarist/vocalist whom Kessler had spent time with in France. Having settled on an initial lineup, Interpol became a fully active band in 1998 and began issuing a series of 8-track recordings. After the band's first gigs in early 2000, Drudy vacated his position and was replaced by drummer Sam Fogarino.
Regular appearances at New York venues like Brownie's and the Mercury Lounge helped endear Interpol to local audiences. Meanwhile, a brief U.K. tour in April 2001 was punctuated by a radio session for John Peel's BBC program, which expanded the band's audience overseas. 2001 also saw the band releasing its third EP, Precipitate, and appearing on the compilation album This Is Next Year, a double-disc set of Brooklyn-area acts. Matador Records signed the band in early 2002; by the year of the year, the independent label had issued both a three-song single and the band's debut LP, Turn on the Bright Lights. The album turned Interpol into a successful indie rock act, providing further proof that New York City had become a hub of marketable post-punk revivalism in the early 21st century.
Extensive touring followed, including international dates and television appearances. The band also opened for the Cure as part of that band's Curiosa Festival; soon after, Interpol released its second album, 2004's Antics. Three songs entered the Top 40 charts in the U.K., where the record later went gold. Following a major-label upgrade to the roster of Capitol Records, Interpol returned in 2007 with Our Love to Admire. ~ Andy Kellman & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
Regular appearances at New York venues like Brownie's and the Mercury Lounge helped endear Interpol to local audiences. Meanwhile, a brief U.K. tour in April 2001 was punctuated by a radio session for John Peel's BBC program, which expanded the band's audience overseas. 2001 also saw the band releasing its third EP, Precipitate, and appearing on the compilation album This Is Next Year, a double-disc set of Brooklyn-area acts. Matador Records signed the band in early 2002; by the year of the year, the independent label had issued both a three-song single and the band's debut LP, Turn on the Bright Lights. The album turned Interpol into a successful indie rock act, providing further proof that New York City had become a hub of marketable post-punk revivalism in the early 21st century.
Extensive touring followed, including international dates and television appearances. The band also opened for the Cure as part of that band's Curiosa Festival; soon after, Interpol released its second album, 2004's Antics. Three songs entered the Top 40 charts in the U.K., where the record later went gold. Following a major-label upgrade to the roster of Capitol Records, Interpol returned in 2007 with Our Love to Admire. ~ Andy Kellman & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
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Biggest Influence
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- By Clutch1366
- 11/3/2009 20:42:41
- The best group to have formed in my generation. I have never found a more dynamic, and transforming band of indie than Inerpol
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I LOVE Interpol!
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- By Dorkykitty82
- 4/10/2009 00:41:07
- I have been a long time fan. This is an amazing band. Even more amazing live!
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Wowza..
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- By RadioStar1985
- 3/5/2009 06:12:46
- I must say, "All Fired Up" and "Rest My Chemistry" = two of the SEXIEST songs ever!!
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5/5 stars
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- By LLKYLEJ
- 1/22/2009 22:57:00
- I became obsessed with Interpol after Turn on the Bright Lights, and having listened to that album so many times, it becomes difficult to say that this album might even be better than that. This album replaces their first (two) album(s) as my favorite record. A little more mature as a band, and the songs sound great at larger venues, this album is a must listen.
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Our Love To Admire
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- By ThunderKat360
- 12/3/2008 04:49:08
- quickly became my new fav album to blast in my car!!!
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