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. shooh
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    this album i so beautiful!! *sigh*
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. benfear
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    one of the best ever.Depth and awesome guitar playing.Perfection if perfection ever existed.
  5. joaop.
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Brilliant. one of the most complete rock album from the last 15 years.
  6. 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???
  7. 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...
  8. LouH
    Oct 4, 2004
    10
    a finely crafted album. Their song writing has improved in leaps and bounds. absolutely love it.
  9. 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.
  10. KyleB
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    I personally preferred TOTBL, but I am definitely not disappointed by this album, Take You On A Cruise and Slow Hands in particular!
  11. AaronR
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    Considering the immense pressure on Interpol after their near perfect debut, Antics is a miracle. Infinitely more complex then TOTBL, it's also denser, more subtle, more musically varied, and much more melodic. Not only is Antics more consistent track for track, it should also put to rest all of the inaccurate comparisons with Joy Division and the Chameleons UK. (As an enormous fan Considering the immense pressure on Interpol after their near perfect debut, Antics is a miracle. Infinitely more complex then TOTBL, it's also denser, more subtle, more musically varied, and much more melodic. Not only is Antics more consistent track for track, it should also put to rest all of the inaccurate comparisons with Joy Division and the Chameleons UK. (As an enormous fan of these early post-punk bands I have to say, honestly, that Interpol really does NOT sound like Joy Division; their music is the opposite of JDs sparse sound and circular structure) If you want a musical comparison, I think Echo and the Bunnymen's "Heaven Up Here" or the Sounds "Heads and Hearts" might be closest. Anyway, Antics somehow improves on the debut, paul Banks vocals are mixed up front this time, and the quality of the guitars is almost on par now with the ridiculously precise rythym section. This is one of the most gorgous sounding albums I can remember hearing in LONG time.… Expand
  12. AshleyF.
    Sep 30, 2004
    10
    This is the best album in the world and i'm totally OBSESSED WITH THEM!!!!
  13. PaulBanks
    Mar 18, 2005
    10
    Absolutely brilliant! The guitar sound and Carlos fantastic basslines mixed with weird lyrics and awesome melodies.
  14. adim
    May 21, 2005
    10
    a perfect album
  15. 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!
  16. Nataliec
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    Interpol has proved themselves worthy, and they are here to stay.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. MT
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Best album of 04 and in my top 10 of all-time.
  20. 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
  21. RonnieL
    May 1, 2007
    10
    Absolutely fantastic! On par with TOTBL.
  22. 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.
  23. DeathG.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    Never heard them before and didn't have much expectations. I was wrong. This album is truly a masterpiece!
  24. XY
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Great follow-up to a classic debut. "Not Even Jail" is one of the best songs of all-time.
  25. HC
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    Antics plays like a lighter, livelier Interpol, and it's great.
  26. 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
  27. mariant
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    I love the whole album thats it !!:)
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.… Expand
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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

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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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