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THE REVIEW
The Interpol's debut is a great one, and perhaps we couldn't have expected such a beautiful album unless we knew the coordinates of this group: four guys from New York (not a random place) attracted to the '80s sound of artists like Smiths, Joy Division, and Television (not three random bands) no less than the '00s vibe of fellow New Yorkers Strokes.
And then a stunning cover.
Upon listening, I was captivated. The reference to Joy Division is inevitable, starting with the voice and that dark sense that captivates all the songs, even the more upbeat ones (Obstacle 1, PDA).
The guitars and basses bear the weight of a heavy background, as is the New York tradition; nevertheless, Interpol manages to construct extremely refined melodies.
It is indeed in the ballads that the album reaches its peak. The initial Untitled evokes England, while NYC, a massive tribute to their city, seems written under the twin towers, as they slowly collapse. Hands Away is an author's pop, with a chilling crescendo.
But the piece that makes the difference is the story of Stella, sweet, melancholic, decadent, to be loved for a lifetime.
Make sure to have this album, and you'll never part from it. It's in a fight with Notwist for the best album of the year. A desert island album.
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Interpol’s debut album 'Turn on the Bright Lights' delivers a captivating blend of '80s post-punk influences and refined melodies rooted in New York's music tradition. The album’s dark, melancholic tone is balanced by standout ballads and memorable tracks like 'Stella'. Praised as a top release of the year, it’s a must-have for fans of moody indie rock.
Interpol
Interpol is an American rock band formed in New York City, widely associated with the early-2000s post-punk revival. Their 2002 debut album “Turn On the Bright Lights” is commonly regarded as their signature release.19 Reviews
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By AR (Anonima Recensori)
"I wish I could eat"...
Given the times, I consider it the best album of 2002.
By Isenicon
This is one of those albums that one would never get tired of listening to: it’s never repetitive, never banal.
'Hands Away' is, in my opinion, the true masterpiece of Interpol, transporting you to another dimension in a dreamy trance.
By lucarandi80
Born from the dark and hidden belly of New York, this band managed to capture and embody its most poetically dark and lesser-known aspects.
'Turn on the Bright Lights' looks like the apocalypse and is perhaps the last testimony of how even in these dark times, true masterpieces can be born.
