#19
Artist: Interpol
Album: Turn on the Bright Lights
Year of Release: 2002
Label: Matador
Everyone in college really liked The Killers and I did not. It was a whole thing. From time to time I would try to push the superior alternative Interpol on my unsuspecting friends, but it never took. My best guess as to the reason I preferred Interpol was that, while both bands employ a certain amount of irreverence and cheekiness, The Killers' particular brand of irony is turned up to eleven. Which is too much for me I guess.
Of course it also might be that Interpol was better at writing good songs. It also helps that the unique aspects of Paul Banks' vocals and Daniel Kessler's guitar work fit together in perfect harmony. "PDA" is my personal favorite example of this, but if you feel differently there are no wrong answers on this album. And in case you think I'm short-changing the lyrics, the opening line of "Obstacle 1" is among my favorites of all time.
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