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| 4.5 superb | JWT155 | August 26th 14 |
A record that proves Interpol is more then just the flash of brilliance recorded on Turn on the Bright Lights more then a decade ago.
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| 2.5 average | alternapop | November 12th 14 |
El Pintor is decent but it's not nearly as good as many of the reviews indicate in my opinion, especially AV Club's. This album is nowhere near worthy of anything north of 85/100.rI don't think any of the songs have the grove and complementary guitar driving qualities of tunes like 'Obstacle 1' or 'PDA', that was heavily influenced by The Chameleons. Maybe less reverb and a more raw production would bring them out more. I don't want them to repeat themselves but do miss those qualities and I think that's what made TOTBL such an amazing album.rThe bass lines aren't that interesting compared to TOTBL and not enough, in my humble opinion, for Interpol guitarist Daniel and drummer Sam to talk it up to the extent that they have in some interviews.rEl Pintor is a guitar album but something about the opening guitar lines to "My Desire" and "Same Town, New Story" feel like they should be secondary guitar parts and not the main intro to the song. They feel a bit too empty to drive a song, and honestly feel a bit like noodling around. ('Same Town, New Story')rThe overuse of reverb throughout much of the album, especially on Banks' vocals, makes it feel a bit too produced.rSome of it, like "Breaker 1", I don't care for at all
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| 0.0 | PeaceThroughNethers | October 5th 14 |
nice soundoff artuma now go listen to some real 80s hardcore you stupid asshole
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| 3.5 great | i want to mort. | October 5th 14 |
make no mistake; el pintor is not a return to the glory days of turn on the bright lights. however, it's a major improvement from their last two albums
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| 3.0 good | GmemberKills | July 12th 14 |
I've never tried to keep my expectations so low, while being so hyped at the same time. This
should be a step up from their last 2 albums anyway.
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| 3.5 great | Xenophanes EMERITUS | March 5th 21 |
Everything is Wrong is my hands down favorite Interpol song and I dont care how basic that sounds
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| 3.9 excellent | Erwann S. STAFF | October 7th 19 |
A lot more engaging than Marauder and s/t. Might well be their second best after the juggernaut TotBL.
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| 4.0 excellent | capes | September 25th 19 |
Thank god... they've finally pulled it together and made a whole album of songs worth listening to! After mindnumbing dull indie rock, the inspiration comes back to this album in waves. Songs like 'My Desire' and the fittingly named 'Tital Wave' burst into a wall of open hi hats and reverbed guitars. Other songs like "Same Town, New Story" keep themselves alive through their moody atmospheres and repetitive guitar melodies. Hearing a good indie rock album in 2014, let alone a good Interpol album, is not something to take for granted.
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| 4.0 excellent | Swoon420 | March 14th 19 |
Album is greatness , very good comeback after their previous 2 albums. On par with there first 2 albums honestly
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| 4.5 superb | prana37 | December 22nd 15 |
I have been an interpol fan from the beginning when I living in NYC back in the day. This is their strongest effort in 10 years. I put it up there with TOTBL and Antics. Every track is great, it flows well and it is evident the band is re-energized. Daniel's guitar work is incredible and Sam Fogarino is a very underrated drummer, one of the best time-keepers out there. Paul Banks pulled it all together with fantastic vocals, played bass and guitars. While I've listened to this more than any album in 2014, and it's superb all the way through, standouts are Everything Is Wrong, My Desire, and Twice As Hard.
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| 4.0 excellent | CamiloG | November 23rd 15 |
El Pintor is definetly a step in the right direction for Interpol after their weak self-titled record. This marks a back to the roots approach for the band and it certainly works. An excellent record from a band full of potential.
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| 4.5 superb | SalteyBacon | August 31st 14 |
Looks like this is the comeback we've been waiting for, and yes it was totally worth the half decade. The self titled is now erased from my brain thanks to this release.
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