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The Strokes vs. Interpol
Posted on 8/27/20 at 10:21 pm
Posted on 8/27/20 at 10:21 pm
I know music is subjective but it boggles the mind that The Strokes caught much more critical and fan acclaim than Interpol back in the early 00's.
The Strokes "This Is It" wasn't a bad album. I never felt it lived up to the hype, though. A few catchy songs, nothing super inventive or challenging. Just a "meh" album, imo. It came out in April of 2001.
August 2002 brought us Interpol's "Turn on The Bright Lights", from another NYC-based band. While I give credit to The Strokes for giving NYC rock music an 'in' in pop culture, Interpol's album was head and shoulders above "This is It", imo. Yes, it's very heavily influenced by Joy Division but, christ, it's such a great album from front to back. It feels like it has meaning, deep grooves, just good emotionally stimulating music.
It kills me to hear people talk about The Strokes like they were some icon of rock in the early 00's while Interpol is basically only credited by fans of the band and a few critics.
The Strokes "This Is It" wasn't a bad album. I never felt it lived up to the hype, though. A few catchy songs, nothing super inventive or challenging. Just a "meh" album, imo. It came out in April of 2001.
August 2002 brought us Interpol's "Turn on The Bright Lights", from another NYC-based band. While I give credit to The Strokes for giving NYC rock music an 'in' in pop culture, Interpol's album was head and shoulders above "This is It", imo. Yes, it's very heavily influenced by Joy Division but, christ, it's such a great album from front to back. It feels like it has meaning, deep grooves, just good emotionally stimulating music.
It kills me to hear people talk about The Strokes like they were some icon of rock in the early 00's while Interpol is basically only credited by fans of the band and a few critics.
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Posted on 8/27/20 at 11:25 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Interpol’s first record blows anything the Strokes have recorded out of the water.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 11:25 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Get you some Libertines.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 12:22 am to mmmmmbeeer
Ehhh, I really like both.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 6:40 am to mmmmmbeeer
I like both for different reasons. the guitar playing on is this it RIPS. antics for me was a better album than turn on the bright lights though. I can listen to that record over and over.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 6:42 am to PhilipMarlowe
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Ehhh, I really like both.
I do too, but I agree. “Is This It” is very good, “Turn On the Bright Lights” is monumental.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 7:13 am to Vote4MikeAck504
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Interpol’s first and second records blows anything the Strokes have recorded out of the water.
Interpol should be just as big as The Strokes and more highly regarded imo
Posted on 8/28/20 at 7:17 am to NachoReb
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Interpol should be just as big as The Strokes and more highly regarded imo
strokes had better "hooks" in their songs so of course they appealed to a wider audience
Posted on 8/28/20 at 8:31 am to PhilipMarlowe
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Ehhh, I really like both.
Yep. Interpol is one of my favorite bands but I also really like The Strokes.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 10:05 am to mmmmmbeeer
The Strokes are more interesting to me. I get why people like Interpol, but I can't make it through one of their records without getting bored.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 10:26 am to SUB
fair enough. they're sound is not for everyone and the strokes are definitely more accessible
Posted on 8/28/20 at 12:59 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Interpol first 3 records >>> any of the Strokes ones
Strokes overall has been more consistent. Interpol just can't find that magic anymore. There's a good song here or there, but other than that they all are very flat
Strokes overall has been more consistent. Interpol just can't find that magic anymore. There's a good song here or there, but other than that they all are very flat
Posted on 8/28/20 at 12:59 pm to monsterballads
Evil by Interpol is a classic
Posted on 8/28/20 at 1:06 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Interpol just can't find that magic anymore.
Whatever you do, don't listen to the Paul Banks and RZA album from a couple of years back. I couldn't even get through the whole thing it was so bad. I think Banks is just out of ideas.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 1:26 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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don't listen to the Paul Banks and RZA album from a couple of years back
Didn't even know this existed. I loved his first solo record. You can hear his creativity outside of the Interpol style. His followup was good not great.
I agree though. It does appear his ideas have been tapped out.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 2:07 pm to Paul Allen
Leif Erickson & NYC GOAT
Also, shout out to The Walkmen. Bows + Arrows GOAT
Also, shout out to The Walkmen. Bows + Arrows GOAT
This post was edited on 8/28/20 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 8/28/20 at 3:56 pm to mmmmmbeeer
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I think Banks is just out of ideas.
Disagree. Enjoying the new Muzz album a lot.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 5:01 pm to Dandy Lion
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Get you some Libertines
This guy has the correct answer, though otherwise Interpol.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 8:37 pm to monsterballads
quote:Easily.
antics for me was a better album than turn on the bright lights though. I can listen to that record over and over.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 8:52 pm to PhilipMarlowe
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Also, shout out to The Walkmen. Bows + Arrows GOAT
I just read an interview of Joe Talbot from IDLES and he said he wants "The Rat" played at his funeral. I thought that was a very high compliment of that song considering how good IDLES are.
Bows + Arrows may be The Walkmen's best work.
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