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- Summary: You won't read very many reviews of this New York band without seeing the words Joy Division pop up, and although there are some similarities, Interpol has something new to offer as well. This debut LP includes the tracks "PDA" and "NYC" from the group's well-received first single for Matador.
- Record Label: Matador
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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I wish I could eat the salt Off of your lost faded lips We can cap the old times Make playing only logical harm We can cap the old lines Make playing... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 17 out of 21
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Mixed: 4 out of 21
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Negative: 0 out of 21
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For such a dark and brooding record, Turn on the Bright Lights is also unexpectedly thrilling, coasting on jagged minor-chord guitar melodies and huge emotional swells with a ton of high points along the way.
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Entertainment WeeklyInterpol mix the propulsive sonic backgrounds and emotional swells of early-'80s post-punk with unexpected bursts of melody and their own brand of wit to create one of themost exciting new sounds of the year. [23 Aug 2002, p.142]
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Plainly stated, Turn on the Bright Lights is the album modern followers of post-punk have been waiting for.
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As a debut full-length, the group is definitely doing some excellent stuff, but like any band that gets swept up by the hype machine, you may be disappointed if you expect too much.
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Don't be fooled by the constant references to other bands. While the foundation upon which Interpol is building, certainly is borrowed, its music is not a miming act.
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UncutThere's exhilaration amid the despondency, as powerful songs and a light, shoegazey sheen means they frequently soar. [Sep 2002, p.111]
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Interpol's sleek, melancholy sound is a thing of glacial beauty.
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Positive: 135 out of 138
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Mixed: 2 out of 138
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Negative: 1 out of 138
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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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Mar 3, 2011
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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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DrakeAug 1, 2007This is true Alternative Rock! Fantastic album.
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May 26, 2012
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Jul 23, 2022I was kinda skeptical of this album in the beggining, but it grew on me eventually. And I have to say, It's really good.
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JPJul 9, 2005
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