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5.0 out of 5 stars The quintessential 'grower'. Listen again, then some more. You'll love it., 17 Jul 2007

By	Mr. G. Mclorn "Gareth" (U.K.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Our Love to Admire (Audio CD)

I love Interpol. They have a really unique sound, Paul Banks' vocals are evocative, the guitar riffs are heavenly and both combine effortlessly with the soaring basslines. After becoming gripped by the excellent first 2 albums I have waited so long, too long, for this album to come out and thankfully it doesn't disappoint. I think that it's much darker and emotional than the last album 'Antics' and I can't stop listening to it.

Appreciating an Interpol album is akin to taking time to read through a long, complex novel. You might have to go back over it a few times to get your head around some of the more obscure lyrics but eventually you'll get there and when you do it'll be so worthwhile.

The stand out tracks here are as follows:

I really like the opener, 'Pioneer to the Falls', it's got a good gentle rhythm to it and leads perfectly into the rest of the album quite nicely.

The first single, 'Heinrich Maneuver', is about getting closure from a relationship and moving on when your 'heart swings', realising that the girl you fell for isn't so perfect after all and generally being annoyed that you obsessed for so long over someone so vain - 'I don't want to read your thoughts anymore'. It gets better and better every time you hear it.

'Mammoth' has a real intensity and passion about it with the crashing guitar crescendos and shouting vocals giving a real edge to the song. It reminds me a lot of 'Not Even Jail' on the 'Antics' album. The sense of loathing for the person in question in the lyrics is palpable, the 'just spare me the suspense' chorus has a 'I'm just past caring about what you do anymore' feel about it.

'All Fired Up' is great track too. Here Paul Banks seems to appear as quite a possessive boyfriend or something along those lines.

The best track on the album is undoubtedly 'Rest My Chemistry'. All subtlety goes out the window here - this song is blatantly about trying to come off drugs and all the difficult interlinking life-choices that come as a consequence of that decision. The candid, heartfelt lyrics and catchy bass-line have all the makings of a true classic. This could well become Interpol's signature tune - it's the best song I've heard this year by some distance.

For me this album just serves to further cement Interpol's place as the best band around at the moment. No-one else comes close.

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5.0 out of 5 stars another stunning effort, 27 Jun 2007

By	Stephen Brogan "thelastjunkie" (N.Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Our Love to Admire (Includes Special Edition Booklet) (Audio CD)

i acquired this album through a friend of a friend who had a promo copy. This was 24 hrs ago now and i can say already: WOW! It's another great album from Interpol.
The opener 'Pioneer To The Falls' continues the tradition of strong album starts. It's arguably the best best of the three so far. The single 'The Heinrich Manoever' took a few listens to grow on me but now I love it. 'Mammoth' follows and is sure to become a firm favourite for any fan. Then completing a flourishing triumvirate, and a flawless first half is 'Pace Is The Trick' which is simply wonderful.
It's true to say the the second half of the album doesn't quite continue in the same way. However, the songs at their very worst ('All Fired Up') are still 100 times better than the cheap imitators like Editors, and the final track 'Lighthouse' is the closest Interpol have come to their own proclamation that they are more influenced by film than music. It is epic in scale and demonstrates to me why Interpol are such an important band.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Light amid the shade...., 26 Jul 2007

By	DOGG "DOGG" (World) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Love to Admire (Audio CD)

GREAT! Interpol have done it...delicate shades of light amid the darkness, a progression,an essential part of any indie music and this third album is full of subtle changes and chinks of daylight.

After the intense and slightly montonous "Antics".."Our Love" is a gentler synthesis of chiming guitars,glacial synths and softer vocals from paul banks. the lyrics are better than on "Antics" and the baritone gloom is lifted in some tracks as well.

I really didnt expect much from this but Interpol have touched greatness here with some glimpses of melody,hints of harmony and even a Morricone-influenced closing track..the future is a little less black.....!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Cold charm for the masses
A band with a cool attitude and a distinctive dark side , Interpol have three albums already under their belts and a loyal fanbase which follows them everywhere . Read more

Published 1 month ago by giovanni

5.0 out of 5 stars Their best yet
i just discovered this band a few months ago. Having listened to all three of their albums I feel their latest is the most polished and best. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Captain Oatwright

3.0 out of 5 stars Our Love To Admire/Interpol
Interpol's third offering is a bit of a disappointment.Gone is the sharp,fast-paced guitar songs of the brillant Turn On The Bright Lights and Antics. Read more

Published 20 months ago by diarmuid hickey

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep listening
Having touted Interpol as my favourite band ever, after a couple of listens to this album, I was disappointed that it all sounded the same. Read more

Published 21 months ago by K. Hallam

2.0 out of 5 stars As good an album as their first?
Please. There are two very good songs on this record (I'll leave it up to you to decide which they are), but the rest sound like a band grinding out to spec, with passion and... Read more

Published 22 months ago by H. R. Purser

5.0 out of 5 stars New Yorks Finest
The third album by Interpol is their finest (or most polished) to date. It may take a few listens but it's all there. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Mr. David J. Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars Interpol - Our Love To Admire
You will not find Interpol straying far from what they know on this, their third LP. Musically, the band have developed very little. Read more

Published 23 months ago by G. Jolliffe

5.0 out of 5 stars Intense,complex and rewarding third album
After the brilliance of their previous two albums it was hard to envisage Interpol topping what had come before . Read more

Published on 28 Aug 2007 by russell clarke

4.0 out of 5 stars no one could top 'turn on the bright lights', but im happier with lateral moves than backwards steps
okay. so interpol are my favorite band. i listened to their debut album three or four times a day for probably a year. Read more

Published on 14 Aug 2007 by Mr. J. H. Shaw

3.0 out of 5 stars Interpol?
Heinrich Maneuver - my favorite song. This band is the heart of the teenage depression in New York.
Doesn't sound like it! Read more

Published on 10 Aug 2007 by HooterFM

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