Interpol

[Atrim3ntus]

I noticed they were missing in this forum. Any fans? Anybody heard of them at least?

They're Post Punk / Indie

When it comes to my favorite albums, it's definitely between Antics and Our Love To Admire. I don't really like the newer one (2010 one), it's alright but not the best.

I like all their songs but these seem to get people's attention the most:

 

[Soot and Stars]

I have this album Atrim3ntus which is where three off your picks come from:



I'd have to say I'm not in love with this band but they are good and they fit that genre where a lot of the bands I saw from your list and liked come from. I guess initially that's why I bought the album. The sound doesn't vary much IMO so I kind of think the album just came across as decent but tedious to me. It kind of was the same way with a similar band, She Wants Revenge. If you like Interpol though you might want to try them. They both have that dancy sound with a dark, brooding vocal!

 

[Atrim3ntus]

I have this album Atrim3ntus which is where three off your picks come from:



I'd have to say I'm not in love with this band but they are good and they fit that genre where a lot of the bands I saw from your list and liked come from. I guess initially that's why I bought the album. The sound doesn't vary much IMO so I kind of think the album just came across as decent but tedious to me. It kind of was the same way with a similar band, She Wants Revenge. If you like Interpol though you might want to try them. They both have that dancy sound with a dark, brooding vocal!

That's kinda true about the sound not varying too much in Antics but you'd probably like Our Love To Admire better, maybe Turn On The Bright Lights.

I actually have both albums from She Wants Revenge. That's sort of how I sometimes start listening to new bands; if a band sounds even a little bit like Interpol (like you say, with that "dancy sound with a dark, brooding vocal") then that's enough for me to keep listening. I really like these guys, not just their music but their style too - the way they dress and present themselves.

Thanks for fixing the youtube links btw

 

[Soot and Stars]

That's cool man! knowing what you like even knowing the bands possible or perceived weaknesses makes for a true and well educated music fan! I think Interpols sound is just fine and I would actually be willing to try those albums out!

 

[Aktivator]

love them. IMHO, their best album is their first, Turn on your Bright Lights. At the time of its release it was really a true feeling of what was going on in Brooklyn and the lower east side of NYC. They get pciked on for being a Joy Division knockoff but I think they took that element and changed it to create a new sound.
Their first three albums are all great and the new one is good. Saw them twice recently including a few nights ago (see sig for picture) and really liked the new additions. Carlos, the bass player left the band so they added a new bass player David Pajo (formerly of Slint) and Brandon Curtis of the Secret Machines on keyboards and vocals for the tour. He adds a nice element to Interpol's overall sound.



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[LOU/REALM]

Shock horror...even I own a copy of INTERPOLs debut "turn on the bright lights"....have to thank my son for that. Mind you I do like bands with "broody vocal style" [ its the goth in me ]. INTERPOL often get confused with EDITORS another fine band of similar style, both with as you say JOY DIVISION influences.
A band I highly regard , IKON from Australia have followed this style for many many years.....but have been put in the gothic/darkwave scene, Please, please check them out...they are great
INTERPOL are getting a bit of airplay on the radio stations here in the UK , good to see a thread on CRF for this band....

 

[Aktivator]

^ Fan of the editors too. Although I would say they sound more like Interpol, Elbow and Echo and the Bunyman.

Another shot from Friday

 

[Atrim3ntus]

Shock horror...even I own a copy of INTERPOLs debut "turn on the bright lights"....have to thank my son for that. Mind you I do like bands with "broody vocal style" [ its the goth in me ]. INTERPOL often get confused with EDITORS another fine band of similar style, both with as you say JOY DIVISION influences.
A band I highly regard , IKON from Australia have followed this style for many many years.....but have been put in the gothic/darkwave scene, Please, please check them out...they are great
INTERPOL are getting a bit of airplay on the radio stations here in the UK , good to see a thread on CRF for this band....

I checked em out... I've been listening to a few IKON songs and I like em, they're pretty cool. I Love the voice
I listen to the Editors as well. Other bands that I've found to be sort of similar are The Strokes, The National, Foals, The Cinematics and White Lies.

love them. IMHO, their best album is their first, Turn on your Bright Lights. At the time of its release it was really a true feeling of what was going on in Brooklyn and the lower east side of NYC. They get pciked on for being a Joy Division knockoff but I think they took that element and changed it to create a new sound.
Their first three albums are all great and the new one is good. Saw them twice recently including a few nights ago (see sig for picture) and really liked the new additions. Carlos, the bass player left the band so they added a new bass player David Pajo (formerly of Slint) and Brandon Curtis of the Secret Machines on keyboards and vocals for the tour. He adds a nice element to Interpol's overall sound.

I went to see the show they did at RCMH, NYC on the 17th and it was incredible, the new additions performed better than I expected and I freaking loved the encore (The Lighthouse, The New Not Even Jail, Slow Hands). I had been crossing my fingers all night to hear The Lighthouse - it's such a great song that gives you imagery like no other, it's one of my top favorites!

I was hoping they'd play No I In Threesome, Wrecking Ball and Pace is the Trick but they only played like a couple from Our Love to Admire, which were The Heinrich Maneuver and Rest My Chemistry.

 

[LOU/REALM]

for checking out IKON , glad you like them.
This was the 1st INTERPOL track to grab my attention. It sounds like music inspired from the great but short 90s music era - "shoegaze ".Excellent stuff....

 

[LOU/REALM]

An INTERPOL thread bump ,thanks to Aero reminding us with this great track

Leif Eriksson