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

Universal acclaim- based on 337 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 285 out of 337
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 337
  3. Negative: 20 out of 337

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  1. CraigW.
    Jul 11, 2007
    4
    I predict a lack of staying power in this one unlike the last two
  2. rayray
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    It was pretty hard rating this album. They are at their best on maybe 6 songs, and are pretty bad on the rest. The sound is closer to Antics that I wished it was, but in my opinion it is still stronger than their latest release without being as good as their first (they will probably never record an album as good as TOTBL).
  3. MJB
    Jul 11, 2007
    7
    I never much cared for Interpol, but overall, this is my favorite album of theirs. It's the one that's easiest to take as a cohesive whole, and there are a few songs that shine ("No I In Threesome," "Pioneer To The Falls").
  4. tonys
    Jul 11, 2007
    7
    not as good as antics or turn on the blinking lights, but definatly still a good album. I enjoyed it, you should give it a listen :) interpol rocks
  5. LauraC
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    They've evolved as a band, and it isn't a bad thing.
  6. Allan
    Jul 11, 2007
    9
    their best yet
  7. MiguelM.
    Jul 11, 2007
    9
    Definitively a change from the previous albums but not a bad one! Songs take a little more time to sink in but the provoking lyrics help. I think the band is really up to something and listineng to Our Love to Admire makes me feel like I'm witnessing something great unravel.
  8. NickE
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    I like some of the things they tried on this album - adding more instruments and trying to add texture to their sound - and they get bonus points from me for titling a song "No I in Threesome". Nonetheless, in many respects this is more of the same (not necessarily a bad thing if you sound like Interpol). I think some of the negative comments and reviews suggest that people had misplaced I like some of the things they tried on this album - adding more instruments and trying to add texture to their sound - and they get bonus points from me for titling a song "No I in Threesome". Nonetheless, in many respects this is more of the same (not necessarily a bad thing if you sound like Interpol). I think some of the negative comments and reviews suggest that people had misplaced expectations for this album. Yes, there are some complete dud songs on here, and yes, Banks' lyrics are often embarrassingly awkward and gauche. But every Interpol album has been like that - half the tracks are killer, half are forgettable. The worst thing you can say about this one is that they haven't made a huge leap and this isn't the "OK Computer"-like masterpiece we'd all love for this band to make.… Expand
  9. MycroftW.
    Jul 11, 2007
    7
    Joy Division never made it past two records, so, who knows, maybe their third would have start to sound average as well. A few bright lights on this, but for the most part I'm left hoping that a modern day Arthur Baker can help these guys record their own Blue Monday
  10. MattW.
    Jul 12, 2007
    6
    A huge disappointment. The Heinrich Maneuver was a nice tease, but upon listening to this album enough times that it should have grabbed me by now, it's just felt flat compared to their other two albums. The comments circulating here about the lackluster rhythm section are absolutely right on; especially if you've seen Interpol live, Carlos D and Sam Fogarino are amazing A huge disappointment. The Heinrich Maneuver was a nice tease, but upon listening to this album enough times that it should have grabbed me by now, it's just felt flat compared to their other two albums. The comments circulating here about the lackluster rhythm section are absolutely right on; especially if you've seen Interpol live, Carlos D and Sam Fogarino are amazing together and they just fade to the background on this album. The only reason I'm giving this a '6': "Rest My Chemistry," the one song on this disk that harkens back to the spacious, hypnotic quality of Turn on the Bright Lights.… Expand
  11. DD
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    Another milestone by Interpol.
  12. solso
    Jul 12, 2007
    9
    It does have a few duds but the others make up for it. Pace is the trick is one of interpols best. And yes the critics are retarded i read one of the reviews and they incorrectly quoted the lyrics
  13. 1010
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
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  14. BodegaN.
    Jul 13, 2007
    0
    Pure turd.
  15. fanfanfan
    Jul 14, 2007
    10
    some of these review are senseless..."not the direction i personally envisioned them taking"??? thank god it isn't up to you, it is up to the band. thank you interpol for one of the years best albums. the songs are exciting, dense, and captivating. and to "Ian C.", I would reverse the scores you gave each album (but make antic even higher). their first album had a handful of great some of these review are senseless..."not the direction i personally envisioned them taking"??? thank god it isn't up to you, it is up to the band. thank you interpol for one of the years best albums. the songs are exciting, dense, and captivating. and to "Ian C.", I would reverse the scores you gave each album (but make antic even higher). their first album had a handful of great songs and a lot of forgettable joy division rip offs. antic tightened it up and now they are exploring with a sound they have mastered. i'm sorry ian, go hang yourself (again).… Expand
  16. MeatB.
    Jul 14, 2007
    10
    This is one heck of an album! Definitely worth the long 3 years wait. OLTA is just as good as TOTBL and Antics, don't listen to what the critics say. Interpol is clearly one of the best bands in the world.
  17. BrendanH
    Jul 14, 2007
    9
    Love it...expansive production, great songs. Totally disagree about the rhythm players being A.W.O.L. Carlos contributes some fine, menacing lines throughout, and Fogarino is excellent as usual. I think the problem that the "1 listen" reviewers are having is that this is a much more restrained and subtle record than, say, the new White Stripes. Not a record that needs to beat you over the Love it...expansive production, great songs. Totally disagree about the rhythm players being A.W.O.L. Carlos contributes some fine, menacing lines throughout, and Fogarino is excellent as usual. I think the problem that the "1 listen" reviewers are having is that this is a much more restrained and subtle record than, say, the new White Stripes. Not a record that needs to beat you over the head to make its point, more like a slow burn. One of the best of the year, so far.… Expand
  18. MarkB.
    Jul 14, 2007
    7
    Personally I don't think Our Love To Admire is as good as TOTBL or Antics. But it is still a good solid listen. It took me a few listens to really get into it. But now I can't stop listening to it. The difficult third album has arrived. Some love it, some hate it. It's not a masterpiece in my opinion, but still a record you should own if you enjoyed the previous two.,
  19. smithsgirl
    Jul 17, 2007
    6
    It's not a bad album, that's for sure, but it doesn't come close to their first two. I've listened a few times now, and frustratingly, I feel I should like it more than i do; Our Love simply hasn't hooked me in yet. Good music should, of course, challenge us, but not to the extent where listening is a chore! Hopefully a couple of months from now I will be It's not a bad album, that's for sure, but it doesn't come close to their first two. I've listened a few times now, and frustratingly, I feel I should like it more than i do; Our Love simply hasn't hooked me in yet. Good music should, of course, challenge us, but not to the extent where listening is a chore! Hopefully a couple of months from now I will be declaring it the best album of 2007.....… Expand
  20. SamF.
    Jul 17, 2007
    9
    One of the albums of the year
  21. KevinO.
    Jul 17, 2007
    7
    Its ok, not great. It lacks the cuts, breaks and climaxes of antics. A little disappointing considering the time it took to get it out there.
  22. BrookeO.
    Jul 18, 2007
    5
    I agree with the review. Was really looking forward to this, but I am very displeased. Sounds like a band that has run out of ideas, but still trying really hard to come up with something that is "important' and "relevant". Personally, I think the new Editors album blows this out of the water!
  23. JonB
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    This is the 1st Interpol album I have bought. I know that this is a wicked album so I really couldn't care less what anyone else thinks. Pace is the Trick is my favourite track. Ace.
  24. PaulF
    Jul 20, 2007
    9
    this album is full of soaring guitars and melodies that make your insides feel like they're about to explode. interpol have made an album that fills the listener with feelings of invincibilty and heart ache at the same time...
  25. RodrigoD.
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    Darkly Perfect!!!
  26. LuisZ
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    Great Album, darker than Antics.
  27. 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.
  28. JamalS
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    Album of the year, levels up to Interpol's previous albums - amazing symphonies.
  29. MitchelW
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    Brilliant
  30. Swede
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    Down with the critics. This one is solid!
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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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