Interpol - Antics (LP)

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U.S. 120gm vinyl LP pressing. 2004 sophomore album from the Al-Rockers. A more optimistic take on the dark musical landscapes they've explored in the past - no less brooding and in tense, but charged with flashes of color and romance. The title of Interpol's second album, ANTICS, may conjure up images of carefree adventure, but anyone familiar with the New York City band's brooding post-punk sound knows that there's nothing lighthearted about their music. Although it's not a radical departure, ANTICS does reveal a broadening of the group's sonic palette. The opening track, "Next Exit," is a slowly building, piano-laden anthem, marked by singer Paul Banks's remarkably widened vocal range and strangely hopeful lyrics. Clearly the group is eager to move beyond the endless Joy Division comparisons they previously garnered, and this bid works to wonderful effect. Of course, many of the elements that made their debut, TURN ON THE BRIGHT LIGHTS, so entrancing--soaring guitar riffs, tight bass lines, frenetic drumming--are still present, particularly on "Narc" and "Slow Hands," but even these tracks aren't merely content to repeat past glories. A solid album that improves upon its predecessor, ANTICS sees Interpol shaking off the mixed blessing of being the Next Big Thing, and hitting a new creative stride. Handling Time Note:** Please allow an additional 4-5 business days for this item's shipment. ** Genre: Rock, Alternative Format: Vinyl Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records! TRACKSA1 Next Exit 3:20A2 Evil 3:36A3 Narc 4:08A4 Take You On A Cruise 4:54A5 Slow Hands 3:04B1 Not Even Jail 5:47B2 Public Pervert 4:40B3 C'mere 3:11B4 Length Of Love 4:07B5 A Time To Be So Small 4:51 Show more