Interpol

Formed: 1998 in NY

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Group Members: Sam Fogarino, Daniel Kessler, Carlos Dengler, Paul Banks, Greg Drudy, Julian Plenti

Biography: Although formed during the late '90s, Interpol rose to international attention in 2002 as part of New York City's post-punk revival. The group took its cues from Joy Division and the Chameleons, fashioning a darkly atmospheric sound helmed by intricate guitars and Paul Banks' somber baritone. Interpol ...Read full biography

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Turn On The Bright Lights

Released: 2002

Label: Matador Records

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One might go into a review like this one wondering how many words will pass before Joy Division is brought up. In this case, the answer is 16. Many are too quick to classify Interpol as mimics and lose ...Read full review

Interpol

Released: 2010

Label: Matador

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A lot about Interpol suggests that it's a statement of purpose, from its eponymous title to the fact that it was released by Matador, where the band released its best material. There is a back-to-basics ...Read full review

More Interpol albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (36)