Interpol On 'Our Love To Admire'
With a sublime new album out, Paul Banks and Daniel Kessler spoke exclusively about it in full detail with John Kennedy.
One of the finest bands to have emerged in this decade, Interpol have escaped early comparisons of being a new Joy Division and become one of the best loved and most respected acts around with both their legion of fans and musical peers.
Debut 'Turn On The Bright Lights' was like an overdue shot in the arm and follow up 'Antics' was easily one of 2004's finest records with singles such as 'Slow Hands' and 'Evil' furthering their appeal even more.
After a three year abscence Interpol finally return with the hugely anticipated 'Our Love To Admire' which displays them exploring new sounds and furthering the ground work they set out on their first two records. Speaking to John Kennedy front man Paul Banks and guitarist Daniel Kessler explain why they needed some time out and how their slow but productive studio process works. [listen]
'Pioneer To The Falls'
"It's really great when a song like this comes together from the band having so many ideas.." [listen]
'No I In Threesome'
"The narrator in this song is using the phrase as a rallying call.." [listen]
'The Scale'
"This one connects the whole album together.." [listen]
'The Heinrich Maneuver'
"There's elements of a love song and elements of an ode to the west coast.." [listen]
'Mammoth'
"We were all really feeling it and it's very exciting rhythmically.." [listen]
'Pace Is The Trick'
"This one has a strange fusion of two different narrative lines.." [listen]
'All Fired Up'
"The riff was kicking about for a while and then it suddenly got a heartbeat.." [listen]
'Rest My Chemistry'
"I was hungover in a cab heading home and the title just popped into my head.." [listen]
'Who Do You Think?'
"Lyrics are always a work in progress for Paul...he does it very well.." [listen]
'Wrecking Ball'
"It really balances the record in a great way..it almost has cinematic qualities to it.." [listen]
'The Lighthouse'
"When they come together they really come together, and this did.." [listen]
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