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Alright, I've been meaning to make this posting for a while... but just haven't gotten around to it. For the last few months, I have been absolutely obsessed with the NY band Interpol. I often go through phases where I really get into a band's music (really diggin the Killers right now too), but I have just been floored with the work of Interpol.

If you haven't heard them yet, give 'em a listen. They've got an indie/post-punk kinda sound to 'em, but the combination of the simple guitars and Paul Banks' deep voice and somewhat spoken lyrics just does somethin for me. I first gave Interpol a chance last year when my cousin recommended the song "Obstacle 2". After not feeling the song too much on the first couple listens, I gave it a few more chances until it completely grew on me. Their debut album Turn on the Bright Lights is by far one of my favourites 'n I'd strongly recommend checkin out the songs "PDA", "Hands Away" and "Stella was a Diver and She Was Always Down". Their new album Antics has started to have some success, so if you haven't heard their single "Slow Hands", give that a listen too.

Anyway, sorry for makin such a long posting... just have a lot to say about an incredible band without an incredible fan base or fan website to frequent. If you're a fan of Interpol or give any of their songs a go, lemme know what you think.

Peace,
Anthony

Yeah, I've been listening to a lot of interpol lately. I was first alerted to their prescence when I read a review saying that Interpol's singer sounds a lot like Gord Downie. I have to say that I agree, but I think he sounds like a mix between Gord and Neil Young.

Both albums are pretty cool, I think I may even like Antics more that their first one.

Steve

I hear they put on a kick-ass trippy show...

Yeah, I hear they put on a pretty solid show, but I haven't had a chance to check 'em out yet... maybe after they wrap up their stint in Europe. I've heard about half of Antics and I definitely think it's a great album, but I still like Bright Lights more. However, compared to the rest of my music collection, I'd still rate Antics a solid 4.75/5.

Haven't heard antics yet, but turn the bright lights on was definatly a fantastic album. They have a bit of a joy Division-esq feeling to them but i still really like it.
If you like Interpol i suggest finding some TV on the Radio, there somewhat similar, in the same vein.

Slow hands is a great song too..Great band..but not Gord Downie..

Slow hands is a great song too..Great band..but not Gord Downie..

Thehip21 Wrote:Slow hands is a great song too..Great band..but not Gord Downie..

Say it again... say it again! j/k

twostarhotel Wrote:If you like Interpol i suggest finding some TV on the Radio, there somewhat similar, in the same vein.

TV? Any song suggestions to get me started?

Geeze, that's twice this week..I'm really sorry.

I got hooked on them after seeing the Obstacle 2 video on the Wedge last year. The new album is great. Evil, Slow Hands and C'mere are among my favorites. I saw them perform on the Jimmy Kimmel show and they were wicked. No Canadian tour dates planned yet though. Booo!