Our Love To Admire
by Interpol
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2007
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 337 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 32 out of 337
  3. Negative: 20 out of 337

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  1. LuisZ
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    Great Album, darker than Antics.
  2. SteveK
    Jul 27, 2007
    9
    Interpol maintain a unique style that distinguishes them from a lot of the other stuff out there. The new record is more commercial then the earlier ones but certainly among the best albums of the year. Almost all songs are good.
  3. JamalS
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    Album of the year, levels up to Interpol's previous albums - amazing symphonies.
  4. MitchelW
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    Brilliant
  5. Swede
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    Down with the critics. This one is solid!
  6. EE
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    Brilliant! That's about all I can say. I'm...I'm speechless.
  7. Rocco
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    Without a doubt, Album of the year. Even though, 07 has been an incredible year for music. Interpol has once again shown why there musical genuises. A must buy for anyone who calls themselves a rock fan.
  8. NabihaH.
    Jul 7, 2007
    9
    This album is incredibly different from Antics and Turn on the Bright Lights (much more ethereal) but is still beautiful in its own way. However, a few of the songs sound half-assed...it is a very good album as a whole, but there aren't that many individual songs that are amazing.
  9. ComissárioR.
    Jul 7, 2007
    9
    Ok
  10. matta.
    Jul 8, 2007
    9
    I'm praying that this album gets more good reviews and can become the new number one album on the top thirty list for the year here on metacritic. Why? Because The Field is an aimless mess of electronic noise and formulaic, predictable house/trip-hop beats. While I don't think Our Love To Admire is quite the best album of the year so far (that would be The National), it is at I'm praying that this album gets more good reviews and can become the new number one album on the top thirty list for the year here on metacritic. Why? Because The Field is an aimless mess of electronic noise and formulaic, predictable house/trip-hop beats. While I don't think Our Love To Admire is quite the best album of the year so far (that would be The National), it is at least top five and is Interpol's best album yet, yes, even better than their very good debut. The lyrics have improved, as has the scope of Interpol's sound.… Expand
  11. RandiT
    Jul 8, 2007
    9
    Our Love to Admire combines the melecholy, beautiful, and climatic sounds of the Interpol we love with newer drum and guitar combinations. The lyrics have retained their ambiguous, brooding nature, but have evolved more into narrative stories. Listen to it over and over and catch different pieces of this great album.
  12. kostast.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    breathtaking
  13. CraigT.N.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    I'd honestly give this a 9.5. It's really a return to their earlier feel of releasing an Album, not just singles on an LP. It's such a build on the sounds of Antics and an exploration of the shrouded mystery and romance that the band is known for.
  14. stephans
    Jul 8, 2007
    7
    This album is perhaps their most polished record, largely straying from the raw sound of Turn On The Bright Lights. My description of this album is simple: Antics-lite with a lot more synth and a lot less bass. This progressive change works out sometimes, and other times it doesn't. I guess Our Love To Admire is comparable to the The Strokes' First Impressions Of Earth, but This album is perhaps their most polished record, largely straying from the raw sound of Turn On The Bright Lights. My description of this album is simple: Antics-lite with a lot more synth and a lot less bass. This progressive change works out sometimes, and other times it doesn't. I guess Our Love To Admire is comparable to the The Strokes' First Impressions Of Earth, but slightly better. Not in sound, but as in what to expect. They've grown as musicians, and they're naturally not going to be as good as their previous successes. They fall on their faces a few times on this record, but they've also written some of their best compositions to date. If you're a fan, Our Love To Admire is completely worth having. Just don't expect a life changing album...… Expand
  15. BrianM
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    On first listen, it seemed like Interpol was continuing their boring sludge of Antics, but I was surprised to find this one grow on me. "Pioneer to the Falls" is an impressive opener, while "The Heinrich Manuever" is buoyed by a bouncy guitar line. Pretty damn good.
  16. AdamM.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Not as solid an outing as the previous two albums (will anything ever compare to Turn on the Bright Lights?) but a great record nonetheless. While still eschewing the traditional rock songwriting format, this album comes closest to producing stand-alone rockers. Instant burners like Mammoth and Heinrich Maneuver will garner the band more commercial attention.
  17. RobertD
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    theres deffinitely much more diversity in the way these songs sound compared to Antics which was pretty monotone. this album took me by surprise.. there alot of great tracks on here... the only one i didnt like at all was Lighthouse of course which sounds all too psychadelic and doesnt seem to fit in at all with the rest of the tracks..
  18. AndrewP
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    Recording albums is always going to be difficult for a band whose masterpiece came in their debut. Instead of comparing Our Love to Admire to Turn on the Bright Lights, one should just it on its own quite considerable merits. Interpol is just as dark as ever, but expands their sound considerably with keyboards and louder guitars. What surprised me though, are Banks' lyrics, which in Recording albums is always going to be difficult for a band whose masterpiece came in their debut. Instead of comparing Our Love to Admire to Turn on the Bright Lights, one should just it on its own quite considerable merits. Interpol is just as dark as ever, but expands their sound considerably with keyboards and louder guitars. What surprised me though, are Banks' lyrics, which in contrast with other reviews, I feel have significantly improved since Antics. This cd is solid from start to end, and will be seen among the top of the crop from 2007.… Expand
  19. JTR
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Good solid album. Better than Antics, not as good as Turn on the bright lights. I find the Tiny Mix Tapes review a little harsh, but who cares what a bunch of arm-chair elitists think anyway right?
  20. elmo.
    Aug 12, 2007
    9
    Our love to admire is epic start to finish. Less joy divison than the last two albums and has more to say aswell. Great one!
  21. LP
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    Critics don't have a clue...that's why they're critics and not musicians. It's their best yet.
  22. DannyC.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    Pace Is The Trick, No I In Threesome, Wrecking Ball, Heinrich Maneuver and Who Do You Think are all on my list for Top 10 songs of 2007...amazing album, just like Turn On The Bright Lights
  23. CS.
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    This is Interpol...I loce , love , love this album. The first four tracks feed off each other and even the ones to follow are good but the first four really are something special all together. Highly recommended.
  24. rrrrt
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Very good. Along with In rainbows, best of the year.
  25. NoriS.
    May 4, 2008
    9
    This album is so nostalgically beautiful. althugh, i have to admit, the songs are all kind of similar at first, but after a few listens, each is distinguished. it think it would be a really good soudtrack for a dark, depressing action movie.
  26. MislavF
    Nov 5, 2007
    8
    Pleasant overall, but the ending needs more development. The Lighthouse sounds like it is going to expand more, but then it just ends :(
  27. AC
    Nov 6, 2007
    10
    Another Masterpiece by the boys in black. "OLTA" is without a doubt on par, with "TOTBL" and "Antics", which says alot about how good this album is. 2007 has been a tremendous year for music and but this is the best of the pact. This is my choice for "Album of the Year" and once again proves why Interpol is the best band in the world, right now.
  28. evanS
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    I have to admit that I read the stylus review first and the pitchfork review second and expected this album to be a complete disaster, however, I'm glad to say that this is far from the case. It's good, just listen, and you'll probably like it. Anyway, both Stylus and Pitchfork reviews are all over the place at the best of times so always take them with a grain of salt.
  29. Davem.
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    It's at least an 8 just cause it's Interpol and that fact alone means it s**ts all over 95% of anything out there. Pitchfork are some haters - 6/10? Keep smoking.
  30. TylerC.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    This cd is a culmination of the spirit of Interpol. They lead in a genre full of leaders. Their sound and their soul comes through Our Love to Admire. As soon as it was made available to me I listened to the entirety of this album twice. After hearing Turn on the Bright Lights and Antics, the sound that they have produced for Admire is to be expected. They couldn't have produced a This cd is a culmination of the spirit of Interpol. They lead in a genre full of leaders. Their sound and their soul comes through Our Love to Admire. As soon as it was made available to me I listened to the entirety of this album twice. After hearing Turn on the Bright Lights and Antics, the sound that they have produced for Admire is to be expected. They couldn't have produced a richer, more mature, more elevate sound than they did. Calos D. and gang have my vote for best album thus far in a year of Spoon, Bloc Party and The Arcade Fire, they have toppled the competition.… Expand
  31. JamesH.
    Jul 12, 2007
    7
    Certain reviewers may be extra harsh on this band, however many early reviews for this album have been over-praising a body of work that does not seem like it took 3 years to craft. "Pioneer To The Falls" is clearly the gem of the album, probably one of the best rock songs in recent memory. After that, the album doesn
  32. CrimsonK.
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    Though i normally listen to classic, progessive rock like Genesis, King Crimson ,Pink Floyd and some rock and grunge bands like Soundgarden , Pearl Jam ,Foo Fighters, Radiohead,etc. ever since i got introduced to Interpol by a friend (along with countless other "indie" crap that supposedly was music) they got me completely hooked .The voice , the minimalism , the dark vibe,themelodies, i Though i normally listen to classic, progessive rock like Genesis, King Crimson ,Pink Floyd and some rock and grunge bands like Soundgarden , Pearl Jam ,Foo Fighters, Radiohead,etc. ever since i got introduced to Interpol by a friend (along with countless other "indie" crap that supposedly was music) they got me completely hooked .The voice , the minimalism , the dark vibe,themelodies, i liked everything. Through reading some of these comments i see that some feel that Interpol is getting progressively worse ever since Turn On The Brights Lights. I personally dont think this is the case, Antics was a more pop album, at least for interpol´s standards, but i liked the more direct aproach to the songs and the songs were excellent , "Evil", "Narc", "Not Even Jail", "Slow Hands","Take You On A Cruise" and specially "Public Pervert" were all killer. This new Our Love To Admire is even better to me . In terms of pure sound , this one is the best, or at least the better produced and better layered one; and the bass is not mixed intrusively loud and low like in TOTBL, same for the drums. And some songs here i feel are their best and most complete work, in music and lyrics. "Mammoth" is right now my favorite Interpol song ever, "Pioneer to the Falls" was an epic way to start the album , "No I In Threesome", "All Fired Up" , "Pace is The Trick" and the great "Wrecking Ball" .Overall , i feel this record is their most accomplished in structure and quality of sound , a more polished and elegant work. I highly recomend it .… Expand
  33. Travis
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    Reord of the year! Brilliant work of art.
  34. xavier
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    amazing album!
  35. SI
    Jul 13, 2007
    9
    Interpol's 3rd record is their best yet. It is born from their first two records but blows their previous work out of the water in many respects. I'll pick 'The Scale' over any tune on Antics, and 'Wrecking Ball', 'Pioneer to the Falls', or 'The Lighthouse' over 'NYC' any day of the week. Its simply gorgeousness, their new songs. Interpol's 3rd record is their best yet. It is born from their first two records but blows their previous work out of the water in many respects. I'll pick 'The Scale' over any tune on Antics, and 'Wrecking Ball', 'Pioneer to the Falls', or 'The Lighthouse' over 'NYC' any day of the week. Its simply gorgeousness, their new songs. They're getting into their sound and pushing it into greater levels, from the lyrics to the production, to the instrumentation and layering, to the orchestration of patience and push and all the unknowns that make this record move like hell. The downright horror of 'Heinrich Maneuver' in its deranged atmosphere makes 'Slow Hands' sound major label.… Expand
  36. EricC.
    Jul 14, 2007
    10
    Call me crazy, but I like this one more than their much hyped and crazed Antics. It may not have crowd friendly singles that will pop up on FM radios, but it's a cd that I know I can pop in and just let run, not ever having to hit the skip button. And trust me, that's a huge compliment from me. Hence the 10. There are minor style changes, so I can see why some people might shy Call me crazy, but I like this one more than their much hyped and crazed Antics. It may not have crowd friendly singles that will pop up on FM radios, but it's a cd that I know I can pop in and just let run, not ever having to hit the skip button. And trust me, that's a huge compliment from me. Hence the 10. There are minor style changes, so I can see why some people might shy away from it, but for people like me who weren't crazy about their original sound, this cd is one of the years best.… Expand
  37. RogerT.
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    Interpol's new album is much darker and obscure than the first two. It is an excellent album with several great tracks like: "no I in threesome", "pioneer to the falls" and my favorite rest my chemistry! I definetely recommend this album to anyone. It is like okcomputer to radiohead!
  38. WebsterK.
    Jul 16, 2007
    9
    Some of these comments make zero sense. This album isn't marked by more guitar but by more percussion, this album is more textured and "Pioneer to the Falls" is an oustanding opening track. By the time "Mammoth" rolls in the album had sunk its teeth into me.
  39. RoriS
    Jul 17, 2007
    9
    I'll take it, as is. It's a very good album. Nowdays you have to search far and wide to find anything that might come close to this level.
  40. Henry5
    Jul 18, 2007
    10
    awesome awesome awesome!
  41. VitoD
    Jul 19, 2007
    9
    Lightyears better than Antics, although not quite as good as Turn on the Bright Lights, lacking its atmosphere and emotional intensity. Definitely their most melodic effort though.
  42. DanL
    Jul 26, 2007
    9
    Another great album from one of the best indie rock artists this decade. It may not quite reach the heights of Turn on the Bright Lights, but several songs on this album are some of the best the band have ever recorded. "Pioneer to the Falls," "No I in Threesome," "Mammoth," "Pace Is the Trick" and "Rest My Chemistry" are all amazing tracks. If it weren't for "All Fired Up" and "Who Another great album from one of the best indie rock artists this decade. It may not quite reach the heights of Turn on the Bright Lights, but several songs on this album are some of the best the band have ever recorded. "Pioneer to the Falls," "No I in Threesome," "Mammoth," "Pace Is the Trick" and "Rest My Chemistry" are all amazing tracks. If it weren't for "All Fired Up" and "Who Do You Think," I'd probably have given this album a perfect 10, but I just can't get into those two tracks. Still, it's another very solid effort from a very talented band. I think people should give it at least 5-10 complete listens to it before passing judgment because this, like Antics, is one album that REALLY grows on you.… Expand
  43. Kitty
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    Album of the year, that pretty sums it up.
  44. Enma
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Buy the album just for pace is the trick , you will have not regrets! (well this album is so good, but this track is particularly beautiful).
  45. RobertM.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    This album is a true masterpiece. In my opinion it´s even better than TOTBL. It´s impossible to find a weak point on that record. Congratulation boys!
  46. PierreM.
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    Amazing third album, les see what they come up with next.
  47. Pat
    May 11, 2016
    9
    After a good 8 years, I can say that this is an relatively underrated outing by Interpol. It has definitely turned into my favorite Interpol album as a whole.
  48. Tokyochuchu
    Nov 23, 2012
    9
    Although not quite as mind blowing as the preceding Antics, Our Love To Admire is an exceptional album. It nears perfection with only a solitary weak link on it's tracklist (the closing Lighthouse). I personally prefer this LP to the much lauded Turn On The Bright Lights and the uneven self titled album.
  49. d_nasty
    May 10, 2011
    7
    Very moody and catchy. Paul as a songwriter and lyricist has improved. His imagery has more clarity, his songs are easier to understand and the band has really come together for having a real mood for each song that is unique instead of all from the same thread. In a way they're treading similar ground while trying a few new things out but it's a good listen.
  50. Palp
    May 26, 2012
    8
    Our Love To Admire is a great album in my opinion. Though it may be the weakest of the Interpol catalogue, it doesn't mean this album isn't worth a listen. Only when you compare this album to Turn On The Bright Lights does it seem like a drop in quality, and not by too much. I enjoy each song on this album except "Mammoth", which I wish hadn't made it onto the record.
  51. Ricko
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    The fact remains that "Our Love To Admire" is a weaker effort than either of Interpols first 2 records. That said, there is still much to like on this album and I actually enjoy it more now than when it first came out. It still blasts most of the competition out of the water. Album number 3 sees Interpol change their sound ever so slightly. Interpol have always been unmistakable due inThe fact remains that "Our Love To Admire" is a weaker effort than either of Interpols first 2 records. That said, there is still much to like on this album and I actually enjoy it more now than when it first came out. It still blasts most of the competition out of the water. Album number 3 sees Interpol change their sound ever so slightly. Interpol have always been unmistakable due in part to Paul Banks vocals but there is certainly a slower pace to this album. "No I in Threesom" and "Rest My Chemistry" are the highlight for me.… Expand
  52. njestyle
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    Honestly don't care what "Interpol" fans say... As myself is a Interpol fan i declare this is definitely their second best only just behind Turn On The Bright Lights, not really. But this album is amazing, great opening track in Pioneer To The Falls then going into my personal all time favourite Interpol song No I In Threesome then finishing a lovely end of Lighthouse. I personally believeHonestly don't care what "Interpol" fans say... As myself is a Interpol fan i declare this is definitely their second best only just behind Turn On The Bright Lights, not really. But this album is amazing, great opening track in Pioneer To The Falls then going into my personal all time favourite Interpol song No I In Threesome then finishing a lovely end of Lighthouse. I personally believe Paul Bank sings at his best in this whole album... his vocals just sound more clearer.. then his other stuff... The Bass lines however aren't as AMAZING!! or remeberable then their debut of Turn On The Bright Lights or i guess "Antics" but Carlos Dengler identity will still of course live in this album... Daniel Kessler of course doing a great job on his guitar through the whole album... and Sam amazing drumming. GREAT ALBUM my number 2 interpol album and number 16 on my top 100 albums. AMAZING ALBUM **********… Expand
  53. Kisuno
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    It's funny how exaggerated Interpol's so called "fans" are when it comes to judgement. Sure, TOTBL is as surreal as it is majestic, but I guess some listeners (critics and fans) are afraid of their favorite bands changing. Our Love To Admire is right up there with TOTBL, and is an improvement over Antics. Songs like "Rest My Chemistry" and "Pace is the Trick" are worth the price alone...It's funny how exaggerated Interpol's so called "fans" are when it comes to judgement. Sure, TOTBL is as surreal as it is majestic, but I guess some listeners (critics and fans) are afraid of their favorite bands changing. Our Love To Admire is right up there with TOTBL, and is an improvement over Antics. Songs like "Rest My Chemistry" and "Pace is the Trick" are worth the price alone... "Pioneer to the Falls" might even topple TOTBL's "Untitled" as their best opener. Paul's singing is more confident then ever as well, as seen in the brilliant "The Heinrich Maneuver". This album is a gem, and an underrated one at that.… Expand
  54. quidster4040
    Apr 3, 2013
    7
    A very catchy album that expands the band to a wide audience. Has a blend of upbeat and down tempo tracks on this album, that make for a introspective adventure.
  55. jakerepp
    Sep 16, 2014
    7
    A lot more good than bad, although certainly not the album many anticipated after TOTBL and Antics. A different direction for Interpol. Maybe a bit more of a pop sound to many of the songs.
  56. Rytheguy
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    Just plain excellent. Real standouts are Rest My Chemistry and Pioneer To The Falls. More of their distinct sound and driving beats. Can't get enough of Interpol!
  57. surf1ngthevoid
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    This one can be softer than their previous releases, but it still got some killer tracks. Can't name just few. Intensely emotional and pretty solid as it is, I still thinking this is the best Interpol album to date.
  58. sguy157
    Jul 26, 2019
    7
    Some people aren’t super crazy about this album, but I have a soft spot for it. Sure, it might not be perfect, but I still appreciate it. Here, we see Interpol expand their instrumentation, adding strings, pianos, and more into the mix. This was a much-needed progression for the band's sound, because if they released another album sounding like Turn On the Bright Lights or Antics, thingsSome people aren’t super crazy about this album, but I have a soft spot for it. Sure, it might not be perfect, but I still appreciate it. Here, we see Interpol expand their instrumentation, adding strings, pianos, and more into the mix. This was a much-needed progression for the band's sound, because if they released another album sounding like Turn On the Bright Lights or Antics, things might have grown stale.

    Along with El Pintor, this is one of their more accessible releases. It is less dark and brooding than its two predecessors. As a result, it has a much brighter tone overall. I don't have a problem with this: in fact I’m glad that Interpol tried something new! However, there are some flaws that I notice now in retrospect. After the halfway point, I feel that quality gets a little bit spotty. Some of the tracks start to feel a bit weaker. But at the same time, the second half still features plenty of tracks that I really enjoy (“Rest My Chemistry” and “The Lighthouse,” to name a couple). Luckily things don’t crash and burn, and the album always manages to regain its composure when it stumbles. I am especially glad that this album ends on a strong note. On the previous two releases, the final tracks didn’t really feel like closing tracks – it almost made it feel like those albums ended in the middle of things. But here they finally nail it with a dramatic finish that wraps everything up perfectly.

    I can see why some people might adore this record, but I can also see why other people might think that it’s just okay. Personally, I enjoy Our Love to Admire for its embellishment on Interpol’s typical sound. This is what really makes this record stand out as a solid entry in Interpol’s discography.    … Expand
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Amazon.com
    80
    The black-clad New York quartet still sounds inflexibly menacing, grasping tighter than ever to its doomy post-punk influences and delving further into frontman Paul Banks's emotional unrest.
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  2. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Our Love to Admire fleshes out the dark edges of Interpol's sound to create a polished, muscular-sounding record that teems with life and bristling potency.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    90
    With giant gyrating reverberated guitars and a grandiose brass section, this is the sound of a rock band attempting the sweeping gallantry of Sibelius or Tchaikovsky and getting away with it. It represents a smugly victorious ending to what is a phenomenally strong and well-polished album.
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