What is the best Interpol album?

By YPB Team

Post-punk atmosphere, New York menace, polished grandeur, and restless reinvention — Interpol have been making dark, cinematic rock for over 20 years. Which album is their finest hour?

Turn on the Bright Lights — ranked #11
Turn on the Bright Lights
The defining 2002 post-punk revival debut — atmospheric, mysterious, and Joy Division-influenced.
Antics — ranked #22
Antics
The 2004 follow-up refining their dark sound with tighter hooks and warmer production, featuring Slow Hands.
Our Love to Admire — ranked #33
Our Love to Admire
The 2007 major-label debut with orchestral flourishes and a bigger, more polished take on their moody rock.
Interpol — ranked #44
Interpol
The 2010 self-titled album after the departure of bassist Carlos Dengler, exploring new sonic textures.
El Pintor — ranked #55
El Pintor
The confident 2014 return to form with Paul Banks on bass — critically acclaimed comeback.
Marauder — ranked #66
Marauder
The abrasive 2018 album produced by Dave Fridmann — paranoid energy and aggressive guitar tones.
The Other Side of Make-Believe — ranked #77
The Other Side of Make-Believe
The restrained and cinematic 2022 album — praised for its maturity and understated elegance.

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