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. 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. d_nasty
    May 10, 2011
    5
    The good: These songs are all very catchy, some even have a great mood and build up. The band is also really learning to pick up the pace instead of being moody all the time.

    The bad: Paul's lyrics are pretty awful most of the time and the songs make less sense than a Pixies song. Naming imagery is cool and can paint a picture but these days only the mars volta can get away with that    The good: These songs are all very catchy, some even have a great mood and build up. The band is also really learning to pick up the pace instead of being moody all the time.

    The bad: Paul's lyrics are pretty awful most of the time and the songs make less sense than a Pixies song. Naming imagery is cool and can paint a picture but these days only the mars volta can get away with that kinda stuff while maintaining an entertaining narrative.

    Also, this production BLOWS. It sounds like it was recorded into a seashell, then transported through a campbell's soup can through yarn into another soup can into a studio microphone.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. Chegg180
    Mar 19, 2011
    6
    'Antics' has not nearly the amount of depth of emotion that The Bright Lights carried. However, tracks such as Evil, Slow Hands and Not Even Jail keep the listener wanting more. It is a pity the rest of the album does not deliver this. I often found myself losing attention.
  11. jfred7
    Jan 5, 2011
    6
    Though a handful of great songs lurk on this album, the rest of the tracks are disappointingly lackluster. The mood of the album is also lighter, which feels awkward instead of serving as a nice contrast to Interpol's very dark debut. Disappointing after Turn On the Bright Lights, but good enough for fans of the band to check out.
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. XY
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Great follow-up to a classic debut. "Not Even Jail" is one of the best songs of all-time.
  16. RushanMV
    Aug 21, 2008
    9
    Good album that swing you to old sound to new with reminding you with doors to R.E.M.
  17. HC
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    Antics plays like a lighter, livelier Interpol, and it's great.
  18. KyleL
    Feb 3, 2008
    9
    Not as good as the first album, but still gets a 9 from me.
  19. joaop.
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Brilliant. one of the most complete rock album from the last 15 years.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. PierreM.
    Sep 11, 2007
    10
    Every song is amazing in this perfect follow up.
  25. DeathG.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    Never heard them before and didn't have much expectations. I was wrong. This album is truly a masterpiece!
  26. benfear
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    one of the best ever.Depth and awesome guitar playing.Perfection if perfection ever existed.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Kirby
    May 12, 2007
    10
    A beauiful second album by Interpol.
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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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