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Universal acclaim- based on 409 Ratings
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Positive: 377 out of 409
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Mixed: 2 out of 409
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Negative: 30 out of 409
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KyleBSep 24, 2004Quite simply the best album I've ever heard. This can be confirmed by friends, who are tired of me talking about the greatness that is Interpol.
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nashFeb 4, 2009One of the few albums that does DERSERVE a 10. A great album and the darkest of the collection. Not one weak track in the whole album.
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JoshR.Sep 14, 2002People who compare Interpol to Joy Division haven't listened to enough music. Just because Paul Banks sings in a baritone doesn't mean he's ripping off Ian Curtis. This is a great, pretty original record, and it is *not* "a history lesson" as some have claimed. Buy it and listen with open ears -- one of the best of 2002.
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KyleBSep 24, 2004Quite simply the best album I've ever heard. This can be confirmed by friends, who are tired of me talking about the greatness that is Interpol.
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ScottMMay 2, 2005Electrifying. Passionate. Awesome.
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ZakTMar 23, 2006One of the greatest albums i've ever purchased. I am writing this more than a year after i initially bought the album and i think the album is better now than i ever did.
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RossHApr 2, 2006One of, if not the best album ever.
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davidrJun 2, 2006WOW. After more than 3 years, this album keeps on delivering. One of my faves. And there are probably at most 3 songs which would remind you slightly of Ian Curtis' Joy Division (after someone primes you to look for the influence), but the rest is an original time warp into the post punk era.
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DDApr 8, 2007
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DrakeAug 1, 2007This is true Alternative Rock! Fantastic album.
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MikecJan 6, 2008Amazing debut.
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XYOct 8, 2008Album of the decade.
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zajaSep 14, 2008Just wanted to contribute another 10 score. one of the very, very few true 10.0 records.
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S.S.Oct 2, 2002Rich dark sound. Yes.. there are definitely heavy Joy Division influences, but all music is built upon the past.
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eddysOct 6, 2002At first it appears all grey and retro, but when you look and listen more intently, the brighter shades and individuality shine through.
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joeylMar 5, 2003
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daviddJan 3, 2004Excellent disc. Tense, dark, and beautiful.
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JeremyGJan 4, 2004Since I don't own a Joy Division album (though 'Closer' is atop my want list at the moment), I'm not burdened with comparing Interpol to them. Looked at on its own, this album stands tall. Brooding and morose... perfect for an overcast fall morning. Or better yet... at sunset.
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rpggrrrlFeb 7, 2004This album is delightfully dark and tense and yet it has a heartbeat. It's like a big fat beautiful post-punk orgy. It's a first album so there are a couple of weak tracks, overall it's a keeper.
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RedCatApr 16, 2004The most beautiful and thrilling sound and the most sophisticated and moving lyrics. A classic.
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WHMay 26, 2004simply flawless.
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mr.bocfMay 30, 2004i love this album. i guess it spinned for at least the 100th time today. not that the album is perfect but the atmosphere at times is pure genius like in the 11th track leif ericson.
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ArinFAug 14, 2004Interpol is the one of the few bands out today that can have a record that you can listen to front to back. They have accomplished something not many bands have with their own unique sound. Paul Banks is a genius writer.GO Interpol!
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JacquesDerridaJun 1, 2005
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CarlosCarlitosAug 27, 2006greeeat CD
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JoeRJan 5, 2007Hands down, my favorite cd of all time. Every song will at one point or another grab hold of you and not let you go (PDA, Untitled, Leif Erickson, and NYC especially). This is not a cd to be taken lightly, for it will forever change the way you view music
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DarcyCOct 5, 2007Absolutely incredible album, right from the stunning untitled opener to the final note of leif erikson. Amazing album, in today's music it's hard to find albums with a solid set of excellent songs all the way through.
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FrankJApr 20, 2007A Masterpiece, nuff said.
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DontrelleJApr 20, 2007My favorite album of all-time, which is saying alot, considering there are so many albums that I truly love but this is 1# for me. I love this band with a passion! These guys are musical genuises. Buy this and there 2nd LP, before there highly anticipated follow-up comes out in June.
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SlayJApr 23, 2007
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EdgarHApr 30, 2007My favorite album of all-time! This is why I love music.
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ThompsonMay 6, 2007Dark and poetic. Great, great album.
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MCJun 11, 2007TOTBL is just so endearing. It's impossible not to love.
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DK.Jun 6, 2007Incredible! A definite contender for best album of all-time.
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AshleyC.Jun 7, 2007The sonic textures and dark, brooding stuff are what they do best. As good as Antics was, it was probably a bit too poppy and hook-oriented for its own good. I hope the new album is a return to the depth of TOTBL
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MarcHJul 3, 2007One of the best albums I have ever heard. Simply brilliant. I have listened to it probably 100 times and it never gets old.
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joaop.Jan 10, 2008Great album, in dark and red. intense. Subtle.
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HCFeb 20, 2008This is an awesome album, reminiscent of Radiohead's Ok Computer while retaining its own marvelously ambiguous identity.
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KyleLFeb 3, 2008Great the whole way through!
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JuliaA.May 2, 2008Gorgeous debut album! Couldn't stop listening to it for months after I got it.
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HugoMJul 29, 2009This album does deserve a 10 . .completely underrated these reviews.
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DanW.Aug 18, 2002
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FlorenceM.Aug 21, 2002it just came out here in France and je l'adore
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BennettF.Aug 26, 2002Genius.
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KrisK.Aug 27, 2002This album is excellent. Personal favorites are PDA, NYC, and Roland. Everyone seems to be comparing them to Joy Divison, so I'll offer a different take on it. They sound like a less harsh, more structured Sonic Youth.
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TotchieMolotchieSep 17, 2002This is enticing, it draws you in, clamps your brain and settles you in heaven. The best thing since Great Eastern by The Delgados
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MichaelKOct 13, 2003If Ian Curtis loved life, I think this would be the result... Bombastic, melodic as hell, and Obstacle 1 kicks all sorts of a** and is one of the greatest songs in recent memory... get it
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dwOct 21, 2003This is terrific, dark and sort of quirky lyrics, the best rhythm section I've heard in a while, and bass parts... unbelievable.
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DanielFeb 16, 2003Great and complex songs which grows and becomes more sensitive and sparkling with every listening A beautiful release
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ckdexterhavenMar 9, 2003Album of the year and destined to be an all-time classic. One of those few records that grabs you instantly but still rewards repeat listens.
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michaelCJul 24, 2003this is a great album i was very impressed, and for all the people that think that this a Joy Division ripoff give the music a chance you wont be let down. P.S they are even better live
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SarahKOct 1, 2004
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BenjaminBunnyOct 9, 2004There's too many misguided lyrics and one-dimensional songforms to call this any sort of "masterpiece," but when it hits, as on "NYC," "PDA" and "Obstace 1," it hits hard and beautiful. Interpol are an inspired band and "Antics" is a more assured album than this one, but there's some lovely little treasures strewn about "Turn On The Bright Lights" that shouldn't be missed.
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DannyCFeb 28, 2004This is probably one of my favorite albums. The songs are great and the beats are awesome. Obstacle 1 is now my favorite song.
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TJoyJul 11, 2004Great album, it has a poetic melancholy that is very endearing
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CamRJul 2, 2004The cd is just amazing. The seemingly gloomy guitar rifs in some songs like nyc change to more upbeat in songs like obstacle 1. This is the best cd i have ever heard.
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JoelTSep 23, 2004Put simply, this is the most audacious and stunning debut album of the last 20 years. From the frantic punk of 'Obstacle 1' to the gothic beauty of Stella...' at no point does the quality drop any lower than sublimely immense.
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ZACHBJan 6, 2005
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weltactFeb 24, 2005the best indie album of 2000s. period.
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miranda??Mar 1, 2005Interpols cd Turn on the Bright Lights is a beautiful album.Most of the songs are very mournful and express a lot of emotion. It deserves a 10 for having such great quality and meticulously lyrics.
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JasonWSep 17, 2005Best album of the decade...the only nu new wave band that matters...period!!
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BenDSep 23, 2005
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DavidJOct 25, 2006My favourite rock album since the Stone Roses debut, a long, long time ago - it's that good.
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LisaWMay 17, 2006Amazing album. Ive had it for a couple of years now and still listen to it as often as possible. The most atmostpheric music. Slow hands manages to make me teary almost every time. Takes longer to get into than Antics, but in the long run so much better.
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jemrJun 1, 2006a brilliant debut from a brilliant band. pda is the best song on the album.
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MikeWJun 24, 2006Aching melancholy intertwined with searing guitars make this required listening for lost souls everywhere.
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JackJul 12, 2006Brilliant
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JadHJul 24, 2006
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EfrainL.Dec 10, 2007One word: Perfection.
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JoseCJan 23, 2007The best album of this generation. Yeah, Is that good.
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TrekDFeb 27, 2007A Bonafide classic
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DamienJApr 20, 2007Probably the best debut by anyone since Radiohead's Pablo Honey. This is a monumental work of great music.
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EpicApr 24, 2007Groundbreaking in every possible way. Truly a marvelous achievement in music.
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BlakeDApr 27, 2007A remarkable debut from these four talented new yorkers. To me rock hasn't been this good in ages. This album is bound to be a classic in 10 to 20 years, I'm sure of it.
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KirbyMay 1, 2007There's nothing I can say to justify how great this album is. All I'm going to say is this... best album. EVER!!
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TravisDJun 11, 2007Turn on the Bright Lights is undoubtedly a great achievement in music, and I think in a few years, it will become one of those classic albums that more and more people will love.
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IssaKJul 11, 2007Simply one of the finest debut albums in a long time. Who cares if they sound like Joy Division? A slow burner but by the time this album is done, you'll be convinced that this is a great band worthy of all the hype.
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SamHJul 10, 2007still my favorite album
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VincentH.Aug 7, 2007Honestly, this is one of the best debuts by a rock band ever. Seriously...it's that good. It's only been out for like 5 years or so and it is already considered a classic album. What does that tell you? Essentially if you like good music, you will most likely enjoy this album.
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MarkSSep 7, 2007
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SteveF.May 18, 2008One of the best albums of all time. Love it!!
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SergioL.Aug 4, 2008Awesome album. I love every single track.
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DruSep 3, 2008One of the finest albums of the millenium.
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d.w.mApr 20, 2009Takes time to grow on you, but once it sinks in it never lets go. One of the best albums I've had the pleasure of experiencing, and its gloom and melancholy aches with a romanticism to equal the greats such as 'The Smiths', although Interpol have their roots firmly sunk into New York in this debut.
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MusicMavenAug 26, 2002Joy Division is the main influence, no doubt. But that doesn't change the fact that each song on this album is worthy in its own right. Do yourself a favor and at least have a listen. Also check out Satisfact's 'The Unwanted Sounds of Satisfact' if you like this one.
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JanisGNov 12, 2003AWWWWWWWW such a great cd.
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KiheoTOct 22, 2003An incredible album - less and less like Joy Division with each listen. An album that hasn't left my player in a year - a rare album that can be listened to over and over!
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TimBJul 16, 2003
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JoePNov 12, 2004amazing lyrics, subtle shifts in melodies and riffs make this a bloody awesome record, Interpol to use a cliche...ROCK
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jesswDec 11, 2004the best album in a long time. l listen to it every day!
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[Anonymous]Jan 23, 2004interpol and the strokes are the best new bands out there.
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steveApr 22, 2004A very complete album
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MikeHNov 22, 2005
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MarkRJan 12, 2005Absolutely brilliant, enough said.
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Yargh!Jan 17, 2005I just don't get how people are saying Antics is as good as this. This album is one of the most incredibly solid collections of songs I own. Antics was a mess that didn't work. Anyhow basically if you don't like Bright Lights, I probably don't like you. So shut yr maw about derivative and Joy Division or I'll shiv you in the gullet :(
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RichardTDec 31, 2005The best new album that I've listened to since I can remember listening to albums.
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JoelWFeb 11, 2005Great rhythm throughout the whole Cd. I noticed alot of nice changes at the ends of a couple of the songs. good bass player...
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CueroApr 29, 2005Album of the century so far.
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Awards & Rankings
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It sounds like the Ramones covering OK Computer. It's also one of the best debuts of the year.
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BlenderBright Lights isn't a trudging soundtrack to depression; it's laced with upbeat, albeit bittersweet, songwriting. [#9, p.148]
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Q MagazinePredictably claustrophobic listening.... When they come up for air, Interpol have the tunes to match all the mannered gloom. [Sep 2002, p.107]