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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  1. 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
  2. BrandonC.
    Jul 12, 2007
    8
    I don't know what everyone is complaing about, it's an Interpol album. I think every review should just simply say "It sounds like an Interpol album." If you like Interpol you will like this CD. If you don't you won't. Duh.
  3. OliverC.
    Jul 12, 2007
    6
    Interpol's worst album yet. If it was from any other band it would get a 7, but for interpol, who had never previously recorded a bad song, to come out with this is a shame. Rest My Chemistry is an abomination IMO. Still, there are some gems.
  4. MattC.
    Jul 12, 2007
    1
    I am tired of Interpol.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. LauraC
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    They've evolved as a band, and it isn't a bad thing.
  8. 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.
  9. 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").
  10. 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).
  11. 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.
  12. SandraC.
    Jul 11, 2007
    2
    i felt sick after listening to this album. it's just missing...a lot. and what is there gets extremely tedious on repeated listens. the only bright spot is the heinrich maneuver, so i'm giving this 2 because it's the number of good songs on this (pioneer to the falls is growing on me). i love interpol as much as the next person who grew up with turn on the bright lights, i felt sick after listening to this album. it's just missing...a lot. and what is there gets extremely tedious on repeated listens. the only bright spot is the heinrich maneuver, so i'm giving this 2 because it's the number of good songs on this (pioneer to the falls is growing on me). i love interpol as much as the next person who grew up with turn on the bright lights, but maybe it's time to let it all go. FUCK.… Expand
  13. Philip
    Jul 11, 2007
    6
    Depressing to listen to given their past work. You can tell yourself it's just a change of direction, but it's hard to not call that sugarcoating. Play this album and then follow it with anything from Turn on the Bright Lights and you will see how much more they used to care.
  14. SommerR.
    Jul 11, 2007
    0
    Their worst album, and of the year too, buy the Linkin' Park album, is better!
  15. ElliottM
    Jul 11, 2007
    5
    Fatally overproduced.
  16. BrianV.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    Another great, entirely cohesive effort from Interpol. Keep it up, boys!
  17. CraigW.
    Jul 11, 2007
    4
    I predict a lack of staying power in this one unlike the last two
  18. MikeW.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    It blends together the ethereal feel of TOTBL with the more singalong nature of Antics to perfectly advance the Interpol sound. It DOES take time to get under the skin, which a few of these reviewers clearly haven't got enough of, but rewards the patient.
  19. EricoM.
    Jul 11, 2007
    9
    It's a great album. I think if you don't like the style, don't vote or critic. I love the Interpol's depressin songs and lyrics. If you don't shut up. Go listen Fergie or some American Idol singer and be happy
  20. AlanM
    Jul 11, 2007
    5
    Middle of the road at best.
  21. NikkiG
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    Brilliant! I was not to impressed with antics... but a band's 2nd cd always seems to be a low point in their career. Defintaley not as good as Turn on the Bright Lights, but I am glad that it is not just rippin on the success of that cd to make a TBL part 2. Though their growth may have taken them into a new direction while many want them to standstill in the glory of that one Brilliant! I was not to impressed with antics... but a band's 2nd cd always seems to be a low point in their career. Defintaley not as good as Turn on the Bright Lights, but I am glad that it is not just rippin on the success of that cd to make a TBL part 2. Though their growth may have taken them into a new direction while many want them to standstill in the glory of that one album... I am just happy to have something new to listen to that is pleasurable!… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. AG.
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    The National gets rave reviews and this is panned. . . (sigh) Got to love critics. . . .
  25. 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.
  26. Allan
    Jul 11, 2007
    9
    their best yet
  27. johnj
    Jul 11, 2007
    0
    Horrible album, compared to their previous albums. It sounds stale, dated and old.
  28. ZinD.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    Everybody who awaited this third album shouldn't be dissapointed, but ratherly satisfied.For we all should know that the first and the second album were NOT ment to be replicas, but different arts of creations.
  29. DaveH.
    Jul 10, 2007
    7
    This a decent album. It's definitely Interpol, as the Pitchfork reviewer mentioned, there is a considerable lack of Carlos D on bass and Sam F on the drums. The orchestration is a new touch for these guys, but I miss the bass guitar. This album mostly sounds like vocals and lead guitar which gets tiring after about three songs. Decent album but not great.
  30. JadH
    Jul 10, 2007
    10
    Awesome cd .. it took 2 listens to grow on me. Personal favorites are Pace is the Trick, The Scale, Rest My Chemistry, and Pioneer to the Falls. These critics are retarded ... I guarantee they never give cds more than 1 listen and they love to be pompous jerks (ahem Pitchfork ahem). Id say that what users say is more accurate to how the cd really is.
  31. ToddW.
    Jul 10, 2007
    7
    Interpol has reached a point in their career where their latest offering was anticipated with all the hype reserved for an Arcade Fire, or maybe even a Radiohead. Would that Our Love To Admire match the hype, but it doesn't. The album opens with one of the best songs they've ever done, Pioneer to the Falls, but then the rest of the album relies on lead guitarist Daniel Kessler Interpol has reached a point in their career where their latest offering was anticipated with all the hype reserved for an Arcade Fire, or maybe even a Radiohead. Would that Our Love To Admire match the hype, but it doesn't. The album opens with one of the best songs they've ever done, Pioneer to the Falls, but then the rest of the album relies on lead guitarist Daniel Kessler to carry the melodies, and this from a band that built its reputation on everyone being able to pick up the baton with alacrity. There's too much of the bombast of Antics, without any of its sporadic OMG moments, and not enough of the space, darkness, and overarching melodic subtlety that made Turn On the Bright Lights one of the best debut albums ever. Wrecking Ball and the closing song, The Lighthouse, give one hope for the future of this obviously important New York City band, but if they want to be admired, they'd better fall back in love with shared melody and tales from the mean streets they once mined so beautifully.… Expand
  32. KG
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    don't know if i love it as much as antics yet. it's got that something that keeps bringing me back to it though, bringing out new details in each listen. damn impressive though, permission to wait as long for the next one.
  33. MattD.
    Jul 10, 2007
    4
    Wow, this just sounds phoned in. I never thought the riffs would be so repetitive and boring. Never does the album soar like Antics did. It sounds like a 5, but I took off a point for lack of effort.
  34. rogers.
    Jul 10, 2007
    0
    very boring!
  35. ZacharyS
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    Its a super great album...however there are parts that don't hook me like some of the old Interpol did, but overall and personally, this is my favorite Interpol album...it's great to see them change a bit...and have Paul sing a little more than drone...
  36. SaraB.
    Jul 10, 2007
    10
    A muscular, bipolar stomper of an album.
  37. NadirtL.
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    Maybe more enjoyable than Antics. A fantastic record with instant classics: Pioneer To The Falls, No I In Threesome, Pace Is The Trick, Rest My Chemistry, Mammoth, Wrecking Ball and Lighthouse. Don't get caught up in the "big label= bad record" cliche evaluation. TOTBL was and is insurmountable, but show me another band that can bust out an album like Admire. Every song different, Maybe more enjoyable than Antics. A fantastic record with instant classics: Pioneer To The Falls, No I In Threesome, Pace Is The Trick, Rest My Chemistry, Mammoth, Wrecking Ball and Lighthouse. Don't get caught up in the "big label= bad record" cliche evaluation. TOTBL was and is insurmountable, but show me another band that can bust out an album like Admire. Every song different, and unlike anything else any other band is putting out. Giddy!… Expand
  38. dragonflypills
    Jul 10, 2007
    5
    After listening to this album from beginning to end about a dozen times now, I can conclude this is an extremely mediocre album. After releasing their debut masterpiece Turn On The Bright Lights in 2002, Interpol unknowingly set off a watershed of post-punk rockers culling the territory mined by bands such as Joy Division, Echo & The Bunnymen, New Order, and The Cure in the late 70s and After listening to this album from beginning to end about a dozen times now, I can conclude this is an extremely mediocre album. After releasing their debut masterpiece Turn On The Bright Lights in 2002, Interpol unknowingly set off a watershed of post-punk rockers culling the territory mined by bands such as Joy Division, Echo & The Bunnymen, New Order, and The Cure in the late 70s and 80s. With all the Franz Ferdinands, Killers, Editors and Braverys in the world streaming a re-energized enthusiasm for 80s synth-washes with more modern dance hooks, Interpol perhaps felt threatened in their role as avatars of the post-punk revival. With Our Love To Admire, it seems fairly obvious now that for the most part, Interpol have exhausted their muse. As they did with Antics, they seem determined to water down their own signature sound into what they believe will be more palatable to masses and compete on the floors of alt-rock dance clubs. The result is that Our Love To Admire comes off as some kind of Interpol-Lite: 2/3s of the album are comprised of the same formulaic up-tempo, brooding-Killers pastiche that defined Antics. However, there are moments here that are extremely worthwhile to any Interpol fan. The best songs on this album are the ones that Interpol allow to expand: opener "Pioneer" is transcendent with its wailing walls of guitar, the clean orchestrations, and the kind of unresolved tension and anti-climax that recalls the best aspects of Bright Lights. And while other standouts "No I In Threesome," "Mammoth, "Wrecking Ball" and "The Lighthouse" may excel sonically, the album as a whole disappoints lyrically. Paul Banks' vocals are front-and-center in the mix (where did Carlos D go??), and more versatile (read: less monotonous) than on previous outings, but his lyrics obsessing over coked-out groupies and his own self-indulgent rock-star lifestyle are embarrassing, and pale in comparison to the vivid and violent imagery that defined Bright Lights and provided the sole cohension on Antics. Cringe-worthy lyrics, and only modest developments musically, 5/10 is extremely generous.… Expand
  39. ThijsM
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    Never heard of the band before, but I bought the album based on some soundbites on myspace. Their sound has grabbed me; epic, explosive and powerful. Bit like a massive wave hitting you....Great stuff
  40. DylanS
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    Damn good CD, go out and buy it. Just as good (if not better) than Bright Lights, which I feel was always vastly overrated. Disregard any reviews here that are negative, musical purist always get pissy when a band goes major label -- trust me it aint bad. If anything Interpol going major label, and thus insane, has stopped them from the banality of their last 2 CDs and allowed them to Damn good CD, go out and buy it. Just as good (if not better) than Bright Lights, which I feel was always vastly overrated. Disregard any reviews here that are negative, musical purist always get pissy when a band goes major label -- trust me it aint bad. If anything Interpol going major label, and thus insane, has stopped them from the banality of their last 2 CDs and allowed them to create something quite beautiful.… Expand
  41. RayF.
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    This is easily their most polished, cutting and haunting album to date. With this release Interpol finally prove they're more than Joy Division wannabees. Their angst is the real deal.
  42. Alex
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    Its Good. Better then Antics. I thought they were gonna screw up this album big time, but I was wrong.
  43. robertg.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    OTLA could be my top album of the year (other contenders: The National, Blonde Redhead, Twilight Sad, Of Montreal, Modest Mouse). However, Interpol is my favorite band, so I may like them more than most. I like OLTA better than Antics but not as much as Turn On The Bright Lights, which may be my favorite album ever. Much like the National's Boxer, numerous llistens are required to OTLA could be my top album of the year (other contenders: The National, Blonde Redhead, Twilight Sad, Of Montreal, Modest Mouse). However, Interpol is my favorite band, so I may like them more than most. I like OLTA better than Antics but not as much as Turn On The Bright Lights, which may be my favorite album ever. Much like the National's Boxer, numerous llistens are required to form an opinion. Another masterpiece by Interpol.… Expand
  44. 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?
  45. IanC.
    Jul 9, 2007
    5
    OLTA meanders within the same digitally delayed, Joy Division realm as usual, but doesn't evoke the same emotions at all. Bright Lights gets a 9 or 10, Antics gets a 6 or 7, and this gets a 5 at best. Some nice little harmonic moments but overall this one is forgettable.
  46. ChrisE.
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    such a good album , pace is the trick "the track".. it has a great opening too, but nothing like "untitled"..
  47. 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
  48. emilyw.
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    Tiny Mix Tapes has officially lost it. If you need any proof of that, just give a listen to around 90% of the albums they give glowing reviews to. They are shit. And not shit in the way the TMT reviewer of this album considers Interpol's new, amazing record to be. Shit like really ambient, electronic, nonsense garbage, where people like the reviewers at TMT think they have covered Tiny Mix Tapes has officially lost it. If you need any proof of that, just give a listen to around 90% of the albums they give glowing reviews to. They are shit. And not shit in the way the TMT reviewer of this album considers Interpol's new, amazing record to be. Shit like really ambient, electronic, nonsense garbage, where people like the reviewers at TMT think they have covered their asses by praising it because if you say it's bad, they will just counter with, "You just don't get it." Well, maybe you can get this TMT reviewers: this album is brilliant and you are fucking retards. You can keep your Juana Molina and other progressive electronic shit. I'll just stick with bands that make great music.… Expand
  49. LouA
    Jul 9, 2007
    7
    Some of the songs on this record are more memorable than Antics; however, it's not as consistent. A few "filler" tracks, as well as a lack of improvement in Paul Banks' lyrics, prevent this record from being a classic like its debut. The rhythm section seems to be subdued this time around; however, Banks' improved vocal range helps carry the melody of a few songs (i.e. Pace Some of the songs on this record are more memorable than Antics; however, it's not as consistent. A few "filler" tracks, as well as a lack of improvement in Paul Banks' lyrics, prevent this record from being a classic like its debut. The rhythm section seems to be subdued this time around; however, Banks' improved vocal range helps carry the melody of a few songs (i.e. Pace is the Trick and Wrecking Ball) and the album sounds more cinematic than TOTBL. I recommend this album; however, don't expect it on too many best lists of 2007.… Expand
  50. 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..
  51. BrendanN
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    This album is so amazing that one more song of this quality would be almost earth-shattering. I get chills during every song, and there are several moments on the album that are so gorgeous to hear that I wouldn't be surprised if multiple listens bring tears of joy to my eyes.
  52. allanc.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    a enjoining disc, one of the best albums in the world of indie in 2007,
  53. MM
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    This is album is so great that it nearly brought me to tears the first time I heard it, especially listening to PTTF and Pace Is the Trick. WOW!! Album of the year, no doubt about it. I also smell Grammy's for the boys. You deserve it.
  54. 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.
  55. YampierM.
    Jul 9, 2007
    3
    Our Love to Admire lacks everything that made Interpol exciting and relevent. Instead it's filled with pointless songs that never evolve into anything substantial. The urgency and focus present in the previous albums is not only gone, but it's hard to believe that they were made by the same band. At best Our Love to Admire is a mediocre collection of b-sides.
  56. 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.
  57. TylerD.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    This is a great album. People always are expecting bands to keep changing (like Radiohead), and that is great/necessary and all, but once in a while, I want to have a band that I know will sound consistent. Interpol is like that. This album may sound just like other songs in the past, but that is why I like them. I know I can hear "classic" Interpol, while still getting "new" Interpol. This is a great album. People always are expecting bands to keep changing (like Radiohead), and that is great/necessary and all, but once in a while, I want to have a band that I know will sound consistent. Interpol is like that. This album may sound just like other songs in the past, but that is why I like them. I know I can hear "classic" Interpol, while still getting "new" Interpol. Does that make any sense? I'm just rambling...… Expand
  58. EoinO.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Better than Antics, they're starting to strive for a new sound, and it's working for me
  59. kg
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    it's good, as good as antics on the whole, but not as good as "bright lights" on the whole (probably nothing ever will be). there's a black and white celebration for me between the good/listenable songs on OLTA and the bad ones: the good songs: pioneer (fascinating, intense) heinrich (catchy solid rock tune) mammoth (great vibe, pulsating goodness) pace (great linear approach, it's good, as good as antics on the whole, but not as good as "bright lights" on the whole (probably nothing ever will be). there's a black and white celebration for me between the good/listenable songs on OLTA and the bad ones: the good songs: pioneer (fascinating, intense) heinrich (catchy solid rock tune) mammoth (great vibe, pulsating goodness) pace (great linear approach, my fav on the disc, really comes together nicely to create a dim feel) fired up (title says it all, the song fires you up) chemistry ( repetitive goodness, nice moderate pace) who do you (catchy upbeat, does what C'MERE could only partially achieve) meanwhile the bad, which do nothing for me at all: no i in 3some (booorrrrinng, yawn) scale (feels unnecessary with "chemistry" already present wrecking ball (starts good and just dies after verse two) lighthouse (wow, it's simply noise to me)… Expand
  60. erick.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    It's tops, I get goose bumps throughout the whole album as I do on the their first two albums.
  61. BazzaDazza
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Great opening for 6 or seven trackes let down by the last 2/3 - have teh feeling these songs would play live fantastically
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. kostast.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    breathtaking
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. maesg.
    Jul 8, 2007
    6
    The only progression this band has made is moving from the "joy division/ 80's)" section of the music spectrum to the 50's 60's pop tracks. They may name track with edgy titles like "Theres No I in Threesome" but the track's skeleton is comparable to CCR, etc
  68. AndreaD.
    Jul 8, 2007
    9
    awesome
  69. christianp.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    Their best yet! The band continues to improve and explore. Bigger and brighter than Antics and tighter and more focused than Turn on the Bright Lights. So far, it is second only to The National for album of the year.
  70. DieterK.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    Framed by the hypnotizing and majestic "Pioneer" and the irritating "Lighthouse" they present nine mostly great tracks that finally make the notorious questions regarding their stylistic influences sound ridiculous. This is Interpol, plain and musically expanded, and to my mind it sounds awesome.
  71. AdamK.
    Jul 8, 2007
    8
    Better and stronger than Antics... little worse than Turn On The Bright Lights. By the way; one of the most interesting "guitar experiences" this year...
  72. TommyL
    Jul 7, 2007
    0
    Possibly the most overrated band of our time. Some of the most boring and repetitive music I've ever had the misfortunate pleasure of hearing.
  73. ComissárioR.
    Jul 7, 2007
    9
    Ok
  74. koertg.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    Simply an amazing album! Every song definitely has its place on the album, and the songs sound well layered and heart-crafted. Interpol IS the best in its kind!
  75. 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.
  76. JoeR.
    Jul 7, 2007
    9
    Fantastic album.
  77. PoloK.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    I will admit I wasn't expecting great things from this album. I thought Turn On The Bright Lights was great, but felt that Antics was a step back. I feared that Interpol would lose their way artistically and release a sub-par commercial record. I was wrong. Very very wrong. This is the best album that Interpol have released without a shadow of doubt. It is immense. It is artistic. It I will admit I wasn't expecting great things from this album. I thought Turn On The Bright Lights was great, but felt that Antics was a step back. I feared that Interpol would lose their way artistically and release a sub-par commercial record. I was wrong. Very very wrong. This is the best album that Interpol have released without a shadow of doubt. It is immense. It is artistic. It is beautiful. I love it and so will you.… Expand
  78. JAVIERM.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    Negritud afianzada. Su "disintegration" particular, solo hay dos crupos en el mundo capaz de ejemplificar la austeridad de estos tiempos.
  79. AndréT.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    Really pleasant... The better of the 3 album's.
  80. stuc.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    Interpol can do no wrong! they keep on getting better, when will it end? not any time soon i suspect
  81. interpolfannyc
    Jul 7, 2007
    3
    since i'm a pretty ferocious follower of interpol's past works, i have given this album 20 solid listens so far to see whether i could connect with it like i did with their past two LPs. unfortunately, i remain highly disappointed. not the direction i personally envisioned them taking, but it could just be my biased ear.
  82. Gill
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    A definite contender for album of the year, it's so good. Interpol has taken Alternative rock to whole another level with this album. Simply incredible music!
  83. JimJ
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    I don't see how people can think the Editors are just as good or better than Interpol. This album blows the competition away.
  84. jacokk.
    Jul 6, 2007
    5
    Very, very poor album. Best tracks: 1,10,11
  85. Thompson
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    The best album I've heard since Arcade Fire's The Funeral. Our Love To Admire is another fine achievement by Interpol.
  86. NeilP
    Jul 6, 2007
    9
    Maybe its better than Antics. This was a very enjoyable listen. Listen to Pace Is the Trick.
  87. mandyk.
    Jul 6, 2007
    0
    overrated album, listen to bauhaus!
  88. Allan
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    their best yet
  89. HoratioS
    Jul 6, 2007
    6
    A catchy and rewarding listen. It even makes up for the fact that they stole their album artwork from an obscure foreign band. I was not a fan of Turn On the Bright Lights or Antics but this one has a few tracks that would sound amazing in a stadium which they could easily sell out.
  90. CarlS.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    *&$! this is a masterpiece record. After so much disappointment over releases from bravery and the editors, this is is an amazingly rich release. They have lost none of their drama and parts of this album exceed the first. It's also a welcome relief after Antics, which took a while to appreciate. "My god" indeed.
  91. 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.
  92. markb.
    Jul 5, 2007
    0
    boring
  93. Drake
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    The best post-punk/Alternative rock album since the Cure's classic "Disintegration" came out and blew everyone away. Interpol has done the unthinkable...they've made three great albums in a row. Which is a very hard thing to do nowadays especially with the crap that's out in music, right now. Best songs on the album are without a doubt--Pioneer to the Falls, No I in The best post-punk/Alternative rock album since the Cure's classic "Disintegration" came out and blew everyone away. Interpol has done the unthinkable...they've made three great albums in a row. Which is a very hard thing to do nowadays especially with the crap that's out in music, right now. Best songs on the album are without a doubt--Pioneer to the Falls, No I in Threesome, Pace Is the Trick, Who Do You Think?, All Fired Up, Lighthouse, but with Interpol all there songs are always good. Hopefully this album is a huge hit, cause, this band deserves it. Thank you Interpol.… Expand
  94. EE
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    Brilliant! That's about all I can say. I'm...I'm speechless.
  95. RonnieD
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR. I don't have to listen to anything else. This band has gone above and beyond in every possible way to create this glorious masterpiece. Interpol you now belong in list of the greatest bands of all-time.
  96. OliverR.
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    What's remarkable about this album is it's ability to completely change what you thought Interpol was. Critics often use the phrase "maturest album to date", in the case of Our Love To Admire, this statement is inherently true. Perhaps their darkest, most claustrophobic release, but easily their most consitent and thefore their most birlliant. Magic.
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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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