If you’re planning some kind of international organized crime, then the name Interpol may make you think twice. But if you’re an average-Joe with no inclination toward hurting innocent people and becoming a public-enemy, then your only concern when you hear the name Interpol is getting their songs stuck in your head.
If you have never heard of the New York City-based rock band that shares its name with an international crime-fighting force, then your main concern should be listening to them as soon as possible. Their self-titled fourth album is not here to make any arrests or drag you to the big-house; it’s only arresting your ear-canal into submission with mesmerizing guitar riffs and youthful anthems of romance described through raw, indie-rock brilliance.
Two things stick out immediately from this album; the guitar’s, which are omnipresent on every track, and lead-singer Paul Banks voice, which matches perfectly with the songs heart-felt sound. The sound the band creates is new, yet familiar — drawing comparisons to post-punk bands like Joy Division, The Chameleons, and The Cure. But they also make good use of both the technological offerings of the time and their ability to use the creativity of each member to generate songs that are different from each other.
Almost every track on the album is a strong product and fun to listen to. The tracks “Summer Well,” “Always Malaise (The Way I Am),” and “The Undoing,” deserve immediate-download status, as they will instantly boost the value of your playlist.
This album is a must-own and may be one of the best releases of the year. Just be careful when you listen. It’s so good that you may find yourself locked up by Interpol for over-indulgence of great music.
