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. Cobweb
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    Interpol'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.
  2. alxmsn
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is in my opinion Interpol's best album. Their 'OK Computer', in a way.
  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. 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.
  5. MathieuP
    Jul 23, 2007
    8
    For my opinion, far better than Antics but it will be hard to reach the quality of Turn on the Bright Lights
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. JorisV.
    Dec 1, 2007
    5
    Mostly generic and dissapointing follow-up to Antics and their absolute masterpiece Turn On The Bright Lights, with the occasional flash of brilliance that is "Pace Is The Trick". "Rest My Chemistry" (Paul Banks still has to be one of our best contemporary lyricists), the straight-forward vintage interpol-sounding "Who Do You Think" and haunting closer "Lighthouse" are my other personal Mostly generic and dissapointing follow-up to Antics and their absolute masterpiece Turn On The Bright Lights, with the occasional flash of brilliance that is "Pace Is The Trick". "Rest My Chemistry" (Paul Banks still has to be one of our best contemporary lyricists), the straight-forward vintage interpol-sounding "Who Do You Think" and haunting closer "Lighthouse" are my other personal favourites and save this disc from plain mediocricity. Songs however like the directionless 'The Scale" and the awful "All Fired Up" aren't even B-sides worthy and imo a blamage to a very good band. Overall a 5,5/10.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. rogers.
    Jul 10, 2007
    0
    very boring!
  12. RJM.
    Jul 13, 2007
    2
    the fact is, this album might be pretty good if someone else wrote the lyrics. paul banks' lyrics have always been bad, but before now they somehow stayed beneath the surface and didn't overtake the songs. now, on 'our love to admire'--the title itself is horrible, as well as the album cover--the lyrics stand out, and they are just downright abysmal. lines like this the fact is, this album might be pretty good if someone else wrote the lyrics. paul banks' lyrics have always been bad, but before now they somehow stayed beneath the surface and didn't overtake the songs. now, on 'our love to admire'--the title itself is horrible, as well as the album cover--the lyrics stand out, and they are just downright abysmal. lines like this are plentiful: "And now I select you, slow down I let you; see how I stun, see how I stun." dear god. this review is coming from someone whose favorite album ever is 'turn on the bright lights'. fuck this shit. interpol is finished.… Expand
  13. ChrisC
    Jul 15, 2007
    4
    It's sounds like Interpol without all those things Interpol does to be different and engaging. Which makes it just run of the mill Oughties indie. Weak.
  14. 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
  15. ges.
    Jul 16, 2007
    9
    a great album by the best band of the last 5 years...
  16. SaraB.
    Jul 10, 2007
    10
    A muscular, bipolar stomper of an album.
  17. 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...
  18. MartinB.
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    Like Natasha D. said - every listen is more and more rewarding. "Pace is the Trick" and "Pioneer to the Falls" make it worth the price of admission alone. I think, judging from this album's reception more than ever, that you either like Interpol's sound as-is, or you don't.
  19. MarioR
    Jul 28, 2007
    9
    This is the best Interpol album to date
  20. markb.
    Jul 5, 2007
    0
    boring
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. AndréT.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    Really pleasant... The better of the 3 album's.
  25. 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
  26. 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...
  27. EoinO.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Better than Antics, they're starting to strive for a new sound, and it's working for me
  28. allanc.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    a enjoining disc, one of the best albums in the world of indie in 2007,
  29. 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.
  30. BobB
    Aug 2, 2007
    8
    solid record. streets ahead of antics. indie wankers are full of excrement.
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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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