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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 246 Ratings

  • Summary: The New York-based foursome of Paul Banks, Carlos D., Sam Fogarino and Daniel Kessler took indie rockers worldwide by storm (and made Matador a lot of money) with 2002's 'Turn On The Bright Lights,' which introduced their neck-stabbing guitar-rock mix of Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths,The New York-based foursome of Paul Banks, Carlos D., Sam Fogarino and Daniel Kessler took indie rockers worldwide by storm (and made Matador a lot of money) with 2002's 'Turn On The Bright Lights,' which introduced their neck-stabbing guitar-rock mix of Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, and all of your other favorite 80s bands. That captivating sound returns on this sophomore release, which features many of the new tracks ("Narc," "Length Of Love," etc.) which first debuted live during their relentless touring over the past two years.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. E! Online
    100
    There's something totally irresistible about Antics: The air of mystery, the bleak but hopeful arrangements and the melodies so sharp and moving that they might inspire a night of heroic partying.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    90
    Interpol have produced a soaring, inventive album that, while incorporating the deliciously dark atmosphere of ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’, merely uses it as a base to create more ambitious, warmer soundscapes.
  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    Antics is a very strong record that is home to a number of truly incredible songs.
  4. Junkmedia
    80
    On first listen [it's] profoundly unimpressive.... What each successive listen reveals, however, is a deftly understated and maturing pop craftsmanship.
  5. Playlouder
    80
    They no longer rely on dense production and atmospherics, because they don’t need to: ‘Antics’ is bare-boned and beautiful.
  6. ShakingThrough.net
    66
    Is Antics superior to Interpol's highly regarded debut, Turn On The Bright Lights? Well, yes, providing your criteria involve a tighter, less fussy sound and gimmick-free production.
  7. Austin Chronicle
    50
    If it doesn't exactly blaze off in bold new directions, it does offer an opportunity for Interpol to do some fine-tuning (not that they need much) and settle comfortably into their black, velvet-lined pocket.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 116
  3. Negative: 3 out of 116
  1. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    Doesn't Quite top Interpol's stunning Turn On The Bright Lights, yet feels just as Bleak and depressing for example Tracks like Narc and EvilDoesn't Quite top Interpol's stunning Turn On The Bright Lights, yet feels just as Bleak and depressing for example Tracks like Narc and Evil really show that the band still have what it takes to create new bleak, sad, lonely psychotic sounds about been blue.… Expand
  2. TrekD
    Feb 27, 2007
    10
    This is one of those albums you can't stop listening to, no matter what. It's so addictive! A true work of art. Hopefully, there This is one of those albums you can't stop listening to, no matter what. It's so addictive! A true work of art. Hopefully, there third album can be as good as this.… Expand
  4. chrise
    Sep 26, 2004
    10
    Its a great album after the darkness from TOTBL, here comes the real "bright light"..100% enjoyable
  5. benfear
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    one of the best ever.Depth and awesome guitar playing.Perfection if perfection ever existed.
  6. Randeh
    Oct 14, 2004
    9
    Fantastic album, wouldn't say that its totally and completely better than Bright Lights, but thats only because of how good that was, Fantastic album, wouldn't say that its totally and completely better than Bright Lights, but thats only because of how good that was, and damn slow hands is a good track… Expand
  7. FearghalL
    Feb 16, 2006
    9
    took me a few listens to get into this album but after my initial doubts i became adicted to it a realy great album
  8. ChicoB
    Oct 1, 2004
    0
    Please. This is some of the worst drizzle I've ever heard. "put your hands on my thigh I'm the lonely one." This is one of the Please. This is some of the worst drizzle I've ever heard. "put your hands on my thigh I'm the lonely one." This is one of the worst albums I've ever heard by a band that knows what it's doing and that's what makes it so bad...… Expand

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