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

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  1. alxmsn
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Man, what a great album. I've been listening to it for 16 years and I still haven't gotten tired of it.
  2. Ricko
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Even if "Antics" wasn't quite the epic that was "Turn On the Bright Lights", it is a serious record and a very impressive follow up to it all the same. The bands biggest hit "Evil" really drove this album on commercially but there are plenty of better songs on here. The arrangements are complex with the various elements of the songs all going off in different directions yet ending up atEven if "Antics" wasn't quite the epic that was "Turn On the Bright Lights", it is a serious record and a very impressive follow up to it all the same. The bands biggest hit "Evil" really drove this album on commercially but there are plenty of better songs on here. The arrangements are complex with the various elements of the songs all going off in different directions yet ending up at the same destination. It's still got the dark feel of TOTBL but doesn't have the same atmospheric feel, the panic in the vocals for example set Interpol's debut apart. In my opinion Interpols first two records are flawless and it's a pity what followed after this wasn't quite up to scratch. Despite a resurgence with their last album, they've been in the shadow of these records since they were released.… Expand
  3. Radiohead2000
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    Brilliant absolutely brilliant. It's a Godfather Part 2 type of 2nd album, it's absolutely amazing, a slight shift from Turn On The Bright Lights but still great. 11 years still this album and it couldn't be any better. Kudos Interpol.
  4. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    Doesn't Quite top Interpol's stunning Turn On The Bright Lights, yet feels just as Bleak and depressing for example Tracks like Narc and Evil really show that the band still have what it takes to create new bleak, sad, lonely psychotic sounds about been blue.
  5. quidster4040
    Apr 3, 2013
    9
    Perhaps the most upbeat album conducted by Interpol. If you are to introduce someone to this band, this is the album that you must show them to get them hooked.
  6. Tokyochuchu
    Nov 21, 2012
    10
    Antics is a perfect album. No weak songs whatsoever, it just thumps and pounds in it's own dark way from start to finish without skipping a beat. Most Interpol fans would offer up their debut album Turn On The Bright Lights as the band's masterwork. For me, it's definitely Antics.
  7. currer_bell
    Jun 4, 2011
    10
    This as to be my favorite album of the past decade. I'd say this one is even better than Turn on the bright lights because the songs are weirder, maybe a bit less dark, truly original as a whole. I absolutely love Paul Banks lyrics and voice, I don't think it's too much "Ian Curtisesque", or if it is well he did a better job. Same thing with the absurd Radiohead comparisons, I still can'tThis as to be my favorite album of the past decade. I'd say this one is even better than Turn on the bright lights because the songs are weirder, maybe a bit less dark, truly original as a whole. I absolutely love Paul Banks lyrics and voice, I don't think it's too much "Ian Curtisesque", or if it is well he did a better job. Same thing with the absurd Radiohead comparisons, I still can't find anything in common with those two bands. Enough with that. Antics is truly a masterpiece and an easy 10.… Expand
  8. Vampire25
    Mar 23, 2011
    7
    Antics is a really good album. The tracks are catchy, the lyrics are dark, and Paul Banks voice is haunting. "Evil" is just a wonderfully dark song about a girl named Rosemary and what not, easily the stand out song on the album. Every other track sounds really good. All In All, Antics is a good punk rock album. B
  9. 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.
  10. nashaq
    Feb 4, 2009
    9
    A brilliant follow up to TOTBL although I still prefer their debut. I few listens to this album and you will be hooked!
  11. XY
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Great follow-up to a classic debut. "Not Even Jail" is one of the best songs of all-time.
  12. RushanMV
    Aug 21, 2008
    9
    Good album that swing you to old sound to new with reminding you with doors to R.E.M.
  13. HC
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    Antics plays like a lighter, livelier Interpol, and it's great.
  14. KyleL
    Feb 3, 2008
    9
    Not as good as the first album, but still gets a 9 from me.
  15. joaop.
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Brilliant. one of the most complete rock album from the last 15 years.
  16. Shes_soLoose
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    I must amend what I wrote about this on my Our Love to Admire comment. Like I said, I never liked Turn on the bright lights. So I dismissed Antics after an inattentive listen, but now that I've thoroughly given it its time, I must say this is the best Interpol album and one of my absolute favourite CDs in the '00s. It really is that good. Evil, Slow Hands, NARC, C'mere, I must amend what I wrote about this on my Our Love to Admire comment. Like I said, I never liked Turn on the bright lights. So I dismissed Antics after an inattentive listen, but now that I've thoroughly given it its time, I must say this is the best Interpol album and one of my absolute favourite CDs in the '00s. It really is that good. Evil, Slow Hands, NARC, C'mere, Take you on a cruise are all awesome tracks, and the record on the whole is just fantastic. Wow.… Expand
  17. Billb
    Oct 8, 2007
    10
    Believe it or not, take you on a cruise is my favorite track, but others like slow hands and narc and public pervert are absolutely awesome and I would have to say that Antics is even better than turn on the bright lights.
  18. evanC.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    From front to back, one of the 5 best albums ive ever listened to. There are no weak songs and each seems to fill a purpose. This album is amazing and sounds as fresh today as it did when it first came out.
  19. 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
  20. PierreM.
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    Every song is amazing in this perfect follow up.
  21. DeathG.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    Never heard them before and didn't have much expectations. I was wrong. This album is truly a masterpiece!
  22. benfear
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    one of the best ever.Depth and awesome guitar playing.Perfection if perfection ever existed.
  23. Ronnie
    Jul 31, 2007
    10
    Terrific! Pure brilliance all the way through. Definitely lives up to the hype and it's a worthy follow-up to TOTBL and Antics.
  24. EricJ
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    Another marvelous record by the boys of NY, filled with tons and tons of musical gems. Really looking forward to there third album.
  25. 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.
  26. Kirby
    May 12, 2007
    10
    A beauiful second album by Interpol.
  27. ShaunB
    May 6, 2007
    10
    My 2nd favorite album of all-time behind TOTBL.
  28. RonnieL
    May 1, 2007
    10
    Absolutely fantastic! On par with TOTBL.
  29. MT
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Best album of 04 and in my top 10 of all-time.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. DontrelleM
    Apr 20, 2007
    9
    Not quite as good as TOTBL but still a worthy follow-up to it. Songs such, Not Even Jail, Take You On a Cruise, Evil, A Time To Be Small, Next Exit are bound to be classics someday. Solid effort by the boys of NY.
  34. Mike
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    This and Arcade Fire's The Funeral were the two classics are 04.
  35. LJ
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    Just as good as there classic debut. Which is a good thing, considering TOTBL is one of my all time favorite albums. So, you know my expectations for there follow-up were pretty high, like through the roof high. And they delivered in all the areas. The album is beautiful, complex, powerful, upbeat and uplifting. "Antics" is a fine masterpiece and if you don't like it...I feel very Just as good as there classic debut. Which is a good thing, considering TOTBL is one of my all time favorite albums. So, you know my expectations for there follow-up were pretty high, like through the roof high. And they delivered in all the areas. The album is beautiful, complex, powerful, upbeat and uplifting. "Antics" is a fine masterpiece and if you don't like it...I feel very sorry for you. Cause, this is true work of art. I'm counting down the days to there third LP. June can't get here any sooner.… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. MC
    Mar 2, 2007
    9
    Simply stunning. Every song is amazing and worthy of its place. And after a few listens, the album as a whole takes shape and you realise the brilliance of it all.
  38. JC
    Feb 27, 2007
    10
    One of the greatest albums you will ever hear! An incredible rollercoaster ride from start to finish.
  39. TrekD
    Feb 27, 2007
    10
    This is one of those albums you can't stop listening to, no matter what. It's so addictive! A true work of art. Hopefully, there third album can be as good as this.
  40. joe
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    This has been out for some time now and it is probably my favourite album of all time, spine tinglingly good
  41. 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
  42. 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!
  43. AlexV
    Nov 23, 2006
    9
    Beautiful as it can be, still the same band, but with different sounds 9outof10
  44. philn
    Sep 23, 2006
    9
    not even jail and pubilc pervert are genius songs
  45. marks
    Jun 18, 2006
    8
    ANTICS is, mostly, a fantastic record.
  46. Apollo
    Jun 17, 2006
    7
    Interpol is one of those bands you find irresistable. While I think "Turn On The Bright Lights" is their best so far, "Antics" is a good solid album. Fans of Joy Division, The Chameleons UK and Kitchens of Distinction will find Interpol quite appealing.
  47. shooh
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    this album i so beautiful!! *sigh*
  48. LucasH
    Apr 13, 2006
    9
    Superb!! This is very good music.
  49. FearghalL
    Feb 16, 2006
    9
    took me a few listens to get into this album but after my initial doubts i became adicted to it a realy great album
  50. JasparC.
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    This album is so awesome. Better than TOTBL in the sense that you can listen to this with other people around and not feel weird. I'm not sure which album is better, but in my book, they're both a 10. My favourite songs are Next Exit, Evil, Not Even Jail (one of my favourite songs of all time), C'mere, and A Time to be so Small (a brilliantly crafted song). I'd This album is so awesome. Better than TOTBL in the sense that you can listen to this with other people around and not feel weird. I'm not sure which album is better, but in my book, they're both a 10. My favourite songs are Next Exit, Evil, Not Even Jail (one of my favourite songs of all time), C'mere, and A Time to be so Small (a brilliantly crafted song). I'd recommend this to anyone who likes to listen to music when they're doing something else, or just like listening to music on their own.… Collapse
  51. PedroD
    Nov 10, 2005
    8
    both NARC and Public Pervert are two of the greatest songs i've heard this year. Way up there with Arcade Fire's 'Funeral'..
  52. SusanB
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    A truly great album. Dark, mysterious, melodic and intriguing. I can't get enough of it
  53. MusicMaven
    Aug 29, 2005
    8
    Turn On The Bright Lights was better, but there's a lot of great music here to enjoy. I detect a little more Echo & The Bunnymen influence and a little less Joy Division, but Interpol have really developed their own sound now. There's a raft of new post-punk revivalists that are being compared to THEM now (i.e. Editors).
  54. AlexC
    Aug 4, 2005
    9
    A magnificent album which grows and grows on you (bit like Bloc Party album). Lyrically, Banks has improved considerably and tracks like "Slow Hands" and "C'mere" take the band in a new, more hopeful direction which serves to counter the darker moments on the album. I saw them in Byron Bay and Sydney and they were amazing live.
  55. DisMantler
    Jul 13, 2005
    9
    An almost perfect rock album. Fantastic melodies accompanied with beautiful lyrics, all played and sung immaculately. A worthy successor to 'Turn on the Bright Lights', maybe even better.
  56. Nataliec
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    Interpol has proved themselves worthy, and they are here to stay.
  57. MarkT
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    This album gets better with every listen and is a true classic. It's on a par with Turn On The Bright Lights but is very different to its predeccesor. Buy It!
  58. P.B
    Jun 24, 2005
    10
    Damn!!!!!!!!! i wanna cry!!
  59. christab
    Jun 13, 2005
    9
    I can listen to this over, and over, and over, and over....you get the picture.
  60. JacquesDerrida
    Jun 1, 2005
    9
    No, its manifestly not as good as TOTBL, but how could it be? What is very encouraging is Interpol's willingness to depart from the sound of that record in search of something new. And while the major features remain the same, there is compelling evidence that the future might be even brighter than bright lights.
  61. adim
    May 21, 2005
    10
    a perfect album
  62. PeterS
    Apr 16, 2005
    9
    I was in a bar. I heard two tracks. I lost interest in the conversation of my friends. By track four I had found out the name of the band - Interpol. By midday Monday i had the album. Isn't that the way it should be. Now I have both albums and am seeing them in concert next week. I can't wait for the third.
  63. PaulBanks
    Mar 18, 2005
    10
    Absolutely brilliant! The guitar sound and Carlos fantastic basslines mixed with weird lyrics and awesome melodies.
  64. StoP
    Mar 18, 2005
    10
    Right from the get go does Interpol shine. With an ear assulting barrage of dual guitars and unrelenting drums, Interpol drive the music into your head. Like Turn on the Bright Lights, Interpol creates atmospheres with each song but in a varied sense. Each song is a soundtrack to specific situations where their debut captures the sounds of a generation. Antics is may not be their debut Right from the get go does Interpol shine. With an ear assulting barrage of dual guitars and unrelenting drums, Interpol drive the music into your head. Like Turn on the Bright Lights, Interpol creates atmospheres with each song but in a varied sense. Each song is a soundtrack to specific situations where their debut captures the sounds of a generation. Antics is may not be their debut but is nonetheless fabulous.… Expand
  65. Matt
    Mar 1, 2005
    9
    This was the first Interpol CD i bought and i am STILL in love with it. It has catchy riffs and great lyics. I was going to give it an 8.5, but i since I can't, I'll round up (it deserves it)
  66. weltact
    Feb 24, 2005
    7
    a very good album, but on a totally different level then turn on the bright lights, eventho they look the same at first
  67. SteveF
    Jan 10, 2005
    9
    This album is amazing. i listen to it pretty frequently. Interpols music is so cool and inspiring. I would of gave this album a ten but I liked Turn on the bright lights a little better.
  68. DavidF
    Jan 9, 2005
    10
    awesome a brilliant masterpiece
  69. GregorO
    Dec 31, 2004
    9
    A very impressive second outing from the New Yorkers.
  70. Peeps21Patsy
    Dec 31, 2004
    9
    If you are an oldish fart like me going through an early-mid-life crisis - this is a brilliant album. REM, Cure and Joy Divison rolled into one. . .re-living my youth has never been some much fun.
  71. michaeld
    Dec 14, 2004
    9
    perfectly balanced 'evil' is outstanding. from start to finish the album is amazing
  72. DonN
    Dec 4, 2004
    8
    1st Album was much better but this album was still alright.
  73. HairP
    Nov 20, 2004
    10
    To me, this album was the biggest highlight of my listening experience in 2004. The melodies will stick with you even if you were to lose this album for a number of weeks. Paul Bank's voice always sounded familiar in the ways of Ian Curtis but it doesn't take any of these song's impact away from the listener. I was expecting a sophmore album as great as 'Closer' To me, this album was the biggest highlight of my listening experience in 2004. The melodies will stick with you even if you were to lose this album for a number of weeks. Paul Bank's voice always sounded familiar in the ways of Ian Curtis but it doesn't take any of these song's impact away from the listener. I was expecting a sophmore album as great as 'Closer' by Joy Division. My expectations were met as soon as I turned to my stereo for a second listen. "Turn on the Bright Lights" this is not. This album has a voice of its own.… Expand
  74. OliviaC
    Nov 10, 2004
    10
    I think Antics is fabulously composed lyrically and sonically. If anything, Antics confirmed for me their ability to continue writing good music. Let's not compare Antics to Turn on the Bright Lights and in turn trash Antics because it didn't seem to meet the gusto that emerged from their first album. The first will always set certain expectations because that's how one has I think Antics is fabulously composed lyrically and sonically. If anything, Antics confirmed for me their ability to continue writing good music. Let's not compare Antics to Turn on the Bright Lights and in turn trash Antics because it didn't seem to meet the gusto that emerged from their first album. The first will always set certain expectations because that's how one has come to know the band. However, there are many sides of the band still to explore. … Expand
  75. ehehehhey
    Nov 6, 2004
    9
    Loved the first cd, after listening to Antics I have no doubts:Interpol is one of the best bands, is not the best, at the moment.
  76. Jo
    Nov 6, 2004
    9
    I saw them at the Curiosa and they rocked. I just got Antics and the whole cd is great from beginning to end. Fave songs: "take you on a cruise", " Not even Jail", "PUblic pervert". My only beef with this cd is that I was expecting a bit more challenging melodies (and "lenght of love" does sound in parts like Joy Division :guitar and vocals). Overall, Antics is one of my favorite cds this year.
  77. DeeK
    Nov 5, 2004
    10
    I can't imagine anyone who likes the melancholic half of 80s post-punk / new wave bands not being absolutely impressed by the fresh and unique way in which Interpol interpretes this part of the genre. There's still so much under the surface... To me the greatest record since???
  78. MHochwald
    Nov 2, 2004
    10
    I bought Turn On The Bright Lights July 2003 and have listened to it about 300 times up until September. I bought Antics September 28th. It is now November 2nd. I have listened to Antic about 50 times since then. I have listened to Turn On The Bright Lights maybe 5 times since then. Interpol have an incredible ability erect monuments of epics proportions . This album is going to be in my I bought Turn On The Bright Lights July 2003 and have listened to it about 300 times up until September. I bought Antics September 28th. It is now November 2nd. I have listened to Antic about 50 times since then. I have listened to Turn On The Bright Lights maybe 5 times since then. Interpol have an incredible ability erect monuments of epics proportions . This album is going to be in my top 10 this year. Perhaps right behind Arcade Fire's Funeral.… Expand
  79. Celso
    Oct 23, 2004
    7
    I disagree to the common opinion that Antics' better than Turn on... I think it has taken only the succesful commercial 'side' from Turn on, becoming a 'monotone', eternal PDA.
  80. Gazcomsat
    Oct 17, 2004
    9
    If you can imagine the late Ian Curtis of Joy Division fronting the best band to ever come out of Manchester, The Chameleons, you will have a good idea of how Interpol sound. The new Cd is superb and a great follow up to their debut album "Turn on the bright lights". The standout track for me is the quite brilliant "Take you on a cruise" although pretty much all the tracks are excellent.
  81. Randeh
    Oct 14, 2004
    9
    Fantastic album, wouldn't say that its totally and completely better than Bright Lights, but thats only because of how good that was, and damn slow hands is a good track
  82. Mack
    Oct 7, 2004
    10
    Just forget the lazy Strokes comparisons and listen to the music for what it is. All 10 tracks are strong, leaving the album without any filler. Grouping this band in a particular "sound" is useless because they've crafted their own unique style. Should be on every top 10 list this year.
  83. LouH
    Oct 4, 2004
    10
    a finely crafted album. Their song writing has improved in leaps and bounds. absolutely love it.
  84. MarylinD.
    Oct 2, 2004
    10
    Is there a song much better than Take u on a cruise? I dont think so...this album is perfect...
  85. JulesT.
    Oct 1, 2004
    9
    This is better than Turn on the Bright Lights but I couldn't choose between both the Lps if I had to. Excellent and Elaborate!
  86. AN
    Oct 1, 2004
    9
    an excellent second album, with a feeling in the vein of TOTBL but a sound all of it's own.
  87. BradfromCanada
    Sep 30, 2004
    9
    I was surprised by this album. I loved TOTBL, moodyness and all, and honestly expected more of the same. I wouldn't have been disappointed if Antics were like the first album but it isn't. Its more upbeat, the tracks flow together better, and the songwriting is still top notch. Its everything that made TOTBL great plus it doesn't leave you with a bleak sense of depression. I was surprised by this album. I loved TOTBL, moodyness and all, and honestly expected more of the same. I wouldn't have been disappointed if Antics were like the first album but it isn't. Its more upbeat, the tracks flow together better, and the songwriting is still top notch. Its everything that made TOTBL great plus it doesn't leave you with a bleak sense of depression. Great record all around!… Expand
  88. AshleyF.
    Sep 30, 2004
    10
    This is the best album in the world and i'm totally OBSESSED WITH THEM!!!!
  89. Rico
    Sep 30, 2004
    9
    Sweet! No sophmore slump with this band. Now let's see some videos from this. I already look forward to the next release.
  90. MM
    Sep 29, 2004
    9
    Better than Bright lights.....a tighter more polished album...with real songs rather than meandering durges
  91. harlequin
    Sep 29, 2004
    10
    the best album of the year from the best (alive) band on earth. take you on a cruise is such an epic.
  92. harlequin
    Sep 29, 2004
    10
    the best album of the year from the best (alive) band on earth. take you on a cruise is such an epic.
  93. AramisG
    Sep 29, 2004
    10
    I find it hard to write a good review for something nearly perfect. I guess I should just come out and say this album rocks. Totally rocks. It gets my vote for best of the year. I downloaded Antics in July (& bought it yesterday) and have been listening to it regularly since then. In many ways the big miprovement here over TOTBL is that the mood of many of these songs isn't as I find it hard to write a good review for something nearly perfect. I guess I should just come out and say this album rocks. Totally rocks. It gets my vote for best of the year. I downloaded Antics in July (& bought it yesterday) and have been listening to it regularly since then. In many ways the big miprovement here over TOTBL is that the mood of many of these songs isn't as reminiscent of Script of the Bridge or Ian Curtis. The only beef I have with Antics is that the last song is a marginally better/different version than the original and that the album is too short (meaning I just want more new Interpol songs as soon as possible). I hope I don't have to wait too long for their next one. … Expand
  94. DonnyDon't
    Sep 29, 2004
    10
    I'm going to say this, piss off the nay-sayers, and proclaim that 2004 is the best year music has had since 77. And the beauty is, unlike those popular and social changes, this revolution is soley for the music fan. It is ours to relish, worship, and feel superior to those with bad taste everywhere. I mean, look at some of the innovation coming out with LPs from Franz Ferdiand, The I'm going to say this, piss off the nay-sayers, and proclaim that 2004 is the best year music has had since 77. And the beauty is, unlike those popular and social changes, this revolution is soley for the music fan. It is ours to relish, worship, and feel superior to those with bad taste everywhere. I mean, look at some of the innovation coming out with LPs from Franz Ferdiand, The Streets, Modest Mouse, Hope of the States, and... c'mon, 37 years late we even got Smile. But as far as more modern music, Interpol deserves enough credit for it to possibly be considered their year. Not since the Smiths has a bands sense of musical style been so completely reflected by their image. We get 10 gems on this disc, and compared to their debut, this one is certainly more of an acquired taste. I appreciate it more and more with each listen, and it's even beaten out the debut in terms of immediacy. (I think I'll admit to TOTBL being a better album, but I think I persoanlly prefer Antics). Buy it. Love it. Kick your signficant lover out of bed and in their place put a CD player playing in the said space. All night long.… Expand
  95. ShaunM
    Sep 28, 2004
    9
    Who the hell would read the New York Times for music reviews anyway? This is a great album from a great band.
  96. maTMOLKROBER
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    excellent, brilliant..
  97. mariant
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    I love the whole album thats it !!:)
  98. paulbanks
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    It's interpolerrific!!!!!
  99. mahonrim
    Sep 27, 2004
    8
    granted, this could never be "brightlights," but it's a great album and brings the hits. take a deep breath and inhale the evolution.
  100. PeterM
    Sep 27, 2004
    9
    A great album. Different from "bright lights" in mood but just as addictive a few listens later.
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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

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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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