Antics
by Interpol
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2004
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 246 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 230 out of 246
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 246
  3. Negative: 7 out of 246

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  1. Mike
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    This and Arcade Fire's The Funeral were the two classics are 04.
  2. Kirby
    May 12, 2007
    10
    A beauiful second album by Interpol.
  3. ShaunB
    May 6, 2007
    10
    My 2nd favorite album of all-time behind TOTBL.
  4. PierreM.
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    Every song is amazing in this perfect follow up.
  5. VincentH.
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    A new classic. There are so many people I know around my age who consider this one of their very favorite albums. Seriously it's that good. One of the best indie-rock releases since 2000, probably 2nd IMO after "Funeral". There are no bad songs on here. Every song sounds like a single. Every melody is catchy and incredibly tuneful. The bass playing and drumming are spectacular. The A new classic. There are so many people I know around my age who consider this one of their very favorite albums. Seriously it's that good. One of the best indie-rock releases since 2000, probably 2nd IMO after "Funeral". There are no bad songs on here. Every song sounds like a single. Every melody is catchy and incredibly tuneful. The bass playing and drumming are spectacular. The lyrics are very emotional. Besides the last song, this is a perfect album. GET IT!!!… Expand
  6. RushanMV
    Aug 21, 2008
    9
    Good album that swing you to old sound to new with reminding you with doors to R.E.M.
  7. JoseH
    Dec 30, 2006
    10
    A masterpiece. Better than TOTBL. "Not Even Jail" is one of the best songs that I have ever listened to. Looking forward for the third album!
  8. AC
    Jan 26, 2007
    10
    Wow!! What a fantastic follow-up to a classic debut. Improving in everyway possible way & doing something very different from TOTBL. And for the people who say that "Antics" was a dissapointment, obviously, doesn't know anything about music. Cause, this album is a classic, yeah, I prefer "TOTBL" but this album is right up there with it. I'm counting down the days to there next Wow!! What a fantastic follow-up to a classic debut. Improving in everyway possible way & doing something very different from TOTBL. And for the people who say that "Antics" was a dissapointment, obviously, doesn't know anything about music. Cause, this album is a classic, yeah, I prefer "TOTBL" but this album is right up there with it. I'm counting down the days to there next LP. Best Song: Not Even Jail… Expand
  9. JC
    Feb 27, 2007
    10
    One of the greatest albums you will ever hear! An incredible rollercoaster ride from start to finish.
  10. MihaiV
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    Not quite on the same level with TOTBL but very close. It's different, more fun, more optimistic. Interpol is one of the best bands in the world today.
  11. SlayJ
    Apr 23, 2007
    9
    A really, really different album than TOTBL, which is a good thing. I would of been very dissapointed if they had done something similiar to that but they didn't and I'm happy for it. Instead, they evolved and made an upbeat and enjoyable record while still keeping some of the dark and cryptic elements that made there debut so amazing. What Antics does so well is the fact it A really, really different album than TOTBL, which is a good thing. I would of been very dissapointed if they had done something similiar to that but they didn't and I'm happy for it. Instead, they evolved and made an upbeat and enjoyable record while still keeping some of the dark and cryptic elements that made there debut so amazing. What Antics does so well is the fact it carries some amazingly well crafted songs, some of there strongest efforts to date (Not Even Jail, Evil, Next Exit, Narc, etc) especially NEJ, which is in my opinion one of the greatest songs I've heard in years. Overall, is Antics better than TOTBL? No, but it is another great album by them and will probably end up being a classic in 20 years.… Expand
  12. Lucky
    Apr 24, 2007
    10
    Way better than TOTBL! It's more solid, organic and alot more epic. "Not Even Jail" is the best song they've written so far in there career, it's so goddamn beautiful! This is what great music is all about.
  13. BlakeD
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    Another great album by the best band in the world! Brilliantly crafted, delivers in all the areas. Even though, I still prefer TOTBL but Antics isn't too far behind.
  14. ThompsonJ
    May 21, 2007
    10
    Pretty freaking amazing! Antics is another solid effort by Interpol. Proving why there one of the few genuises working in the music industry, right now. All there songs are epic and beautiful especially, Take You on a Cruise and Next Exit. God I love this band! Bring on there third album, already.
  15. SteveJ
    Dec 23, 2008
    4
    Surprised by the other comments to be honest. the album is fairly poor with only a couple of songs able to hold any sort of attention. I have been listening to this off and on for two years and my opinion hasnt changed. For a similar sort of mood, Boxer by The National is far far superior.
  16. SA
    May 23, 2009
    10
    I am in love with the album. I have been listening to it for the past 2 years and I just can't stop. It never happen to be before. some people might call it obsession but It makes me happy.
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Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best Album of 2004
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#14 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#21 Most Shared Album of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. E! Online
    100
    There's something totally irresistible about Antics: The air of mystery, the bleak but hopeful arrangements and the melodies so sharp and moving that they might inspire a night of heroic partying.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    An album scored through with a vehement beauty that, with each listen, becomes all the more acute for its unwillingness to shy away from life's bleaker, more painful moments. [25 Sep 2004, p.62]
  3. Q Magazine
    90
    Antics is ridiculously good. [Oct 2004, p.112]
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