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Universal acclaim- based on 337 Ratings
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Positive: 285 out of 337
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Mixed: 32 out of 337
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Negative: 20 out of 337
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Jul 9, 2020This is in my opinion Interpol's best album. Their 'OK Computer', in a way.
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Sep 16, 2019This 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.
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Jul 26, 2019
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Dec 2, 2017
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Aug 13, 2017Just 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!
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May 11, 2016After 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.
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Dec 30, 2014Interpol's best album, easily. It's nearly flawless- "Pioneer to the Falls" and "Mammoth" stand out as two of the finest tracks the band has ever recorded. Hopefully in the long run it will get the respect it deserves.
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Sep 16, 2014A 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.
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Apr 3, 2013A 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.
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Nov 23, 2012Although 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.
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May 26, 2012Our 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.
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Dec 25, 2011
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May 10, 2011Very 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.
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nashFeb 4, 2009Oh dear. Aren't bands supposed to improve over time? it seems that Interpol have regressed some what and I doubt they will ever reach the highs of TOTBL. There are some good songs but the others are mediocre so say the least.
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XYOct 8, 2008Not quite on the level of classic as "TOTBL" and "Antics" but still one of the best all around albums of 07. "No I in Threesome", "Pace is the Trick", "Rest my Chemistry", & "The Lighthouse" are among some of the best songs they've ever written. So, for that alone this a 10.
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TroyHSep 20, 2008If you haven't heard interpol I suggest you start here. Might not be my favorite album of thier's but it is as good as any of them. I'm glad these guy's make music.
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RushanM.Aug 21, 2008Gem of a album, pure gem.
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NoriS.May 4, 2008This 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.
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JuliaAnderso.nMay 2, 2008Amazing, best album so far! Much more depth, letting Carlos use his talents in other ways.
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RobertM.Apr 26, 2008This 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!
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HCFeb 20, 2008There certainly are thrilling moments on this album, but I'm not sure of the direction they took things.
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KyleLFeb 3, 2008The ratings keep going down! Turn On The Bright Lights: 10 Antics:9 Our Love To Admire: 8.
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rrrrtJan 10, 2008Very good. Along with In rainbows, best of the year.
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PierreM.Dec 19, 2007Amazing third album, les see what they come up with next.
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JorisV.Dec 1, 2007
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TBONENov 22, 2007Not great. Maybe 3-4 medicore songs. Pass on this one.
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MRNov 18, 2007OLTA cements Interpol's status as the best rock band of this decade. Joy who?
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ACNov 6, 2007Another 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.
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MislavFNov 5, 2007Pleasant overall, but the ending needs more development. The Lighthouse sounds like it is going to expand more, but then it just ends :(
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Awards & Rankings
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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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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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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.