Interpol: Name Your Reasons Why They Are So Bad And Hated

"1994 seems even more recent than 2002, even."

Strangely, this is true.

That album is just really enjoyable. I could care less about the Joy Division derivative thing. First of all, I don't really hear it. Maybe Joy Division is an influence, but so what. That's a good thing. I love Joy Division, so if a band sounds a bit like Joy Division, then I'm happy.

Basically, I already have a couple Kitchens of Distinction CDs in my collection and I didn't need another one.

HS

I like Joy Division much better, but I think Interpol is an alright band and I'm growing tired of reading the two in the same sentence. I think liking Interpol was "hip" for about 3.5 seconds, and then someone compared them to JD which instantaneoulsy became a much hipper stance because it fit right in with the cynical, intelligent, couldn't-be-bothered-to-care hipster image.

And since when is just starting to listen to Joy Division last year such a bad thing. I mean, kids these days, where are they supposed to even be exposed to good music? On the radio? MTV? I was just lucky I was in the right place, with the right friends, at the right time, and ended up being into music enough that I continued to put the effort into exploring. The kids are alright, ok.

Urghhhhh!!!

btw, subway she is a porno and the pavements they are a mess was quoted in the Sunday New York Times (in the City section, I think??)....it was an article(s) about the subway.

xpost .. not bad, Ned.

all their fans are fucking black haired

Dark brown.

college radio

Four years out of college; never did college radio.

pseudo-hipster asshats

Erm, I guess that one's subjective.

who are all up on the Strokes nuts

I liked Is This It and stuck up for the band against its detractors, but I never obsessed over them and haven't bothered with the new one.

and probably didn't even like Joy Division until last year.

No, I've never liked Joy Division.

You know all these kids totally listened to Blink 182 in the last 4 years

The only time I've willingly listened to Blink 182 is when they had that video on MTV recently with the high school-as-prison motif, and all the kids busted out and danced around in their underwear. Some of the girls were pretty hot. In 1999, my favorite album was, like, Sam Prekop.

and probably still have Dude Ranch in their neglected cd changer back at their parents' house.

I don't know who or what Dude Ranch is. My parents' CD changer probably has, like, Joni Mitchell and Kind of Blue and Yo-Yo Ma in it.

HA!
Surface Stuff?...Carlos just plays with his hair when he DJ's.

well then...

I tell people I'm related to Aldolf Loos but nobody seems impressed.

I'm not though.

I bet they pay very little money for their vintage clothes and look very nice, while many bands in nyc that look like dirtbags are wearing a combination of free Diesel and Levis clothes as well as the latest scumbag-chic high-fashion designs.

Sorry if I misquoted, but HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! HA HA HA HA HA HA! At least they have sense enough to look nice.

UGH. That's far worse. especially with the question mark.

I tell people I'm related to Aldolf Loos but nobody seems impressed.

I'm not though.

Dammit. I'm not buying you a drink ever again.

I bet they pay very little money for their vintage clothes and look very nice, while many bands in nyc that look like dirtbags are wearing a combination of free Diesel and Levis clothes as well as the latest scumbag-chic high-fashion designs.

I was about to say. I think the elevated "trash" pedestal that fashion trends are obsequious to these days kinda supports this.

There, I've just named three reasons why they are bad and hated AND three reasons why they are good and loved.

this thread comes at a time where I didn't think many people were arguing about them. isn't there some new polarizing act to go from 0-60mph really fast? We already did the rapture. What band is appearing on talk shows and in the press now that is worth fighting about?

band: wolf eyes
talk show: maury

go!

Actually, yeah to the Chameleons. Full new album three years ago and the tour a year and a half ago was fucking stellar, beyond words, though I did try to say a few things.

Emotional resonance for every individual in the moment and of the now is vitally important stuff. But those feelings and reactions need not have been just invented yesterday either.

they lack any Simon LeBon flair whatsoever.

Interpol vs. Duran Duran is, I think, no contest.

*snickers*

I think all the "Interpol = Chameleons/KOD ripoffs" statements might be partly musical bragging, but moreso an opportunity for folks who were into the Chameleons and K.O.D. to passionate plug them once again, and also express and explain why Interpol doesn't really excite them. Understandably, this can come off badly. (I plead guilty to all of the above at one point.)

Also, two reason I think Interpol succeeded where, say, Kitchens didn't as much, is a) Interpol is three syllables, and b) Interpol didn't have overtly (literally) gay lyrics.

(Not to say having gay lyrics and few syllables is a recipe for non-success.. Frankie Goes To Hollywood is a shining counterexample to that, among others.. but for a three-to-four piece "indie" band, maybe so WAAAAAY back in the 90s)

Kitchens were a younger band, and were -- too -- accused of being Chameleons rip-offs. They started right around the time the Chameleons first broke up, and ended in 1996 or so.

say it with me, Jon, IT'S NOT THE BAND I REALLY HATE, IT'S THEIR FANS

Whining about not being second on a bill but being third on a bill instead. But I won't get into my brief history as a show promoter.

Hey I actually bought Dookie for the first time last year too, out of some weird pop culture completist urge, though I never liked Green Day much. The first two albums as well. I think I"ll just burn 'em and trade 'em eventually.

People only say they sound like JD because of the singer's voice, or because it doesn't fit the mould of whatever sub-metal hip-hop hybrid is cool these days, or because they think JD comparisons will sell more CD's.

Someone upthread said Interpol weren't bad enough to be hated properly and I think that's true.

MY CROTCH

ESPECIALLY THIS CUNT

Jon's got his own issues, sure, but he's right on about Interpol.

Ooooh... "mysterious." Having had the privileged of having listened to Interpol albums I find that really is the best word to describe that tripe.

Paul's voice/singing style is constantly compared to that of the late and iconic Ian Curtis, quite a compliment don't you think?

Except when he's being called out for being unoriginal. Way to take it back, official bio writer!

I'm so glad I don't live in New York.

Samuel Fogarino on Daniel, “He’s the assigned dedicated worrier for the band. He’s the most motivated person I have ever met in my whole life. That nervous energy has a severe output.”

Don’t be fooled by Daniel’s shyness because he can definitely rock out and sing lovely. He is sincere when you talk to him and interested in what you have to say, probably one of the nicest musicians you could ever meet and the only member of the band who doesn’t smoke!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=interpol+fan

http://www.concertlivewire.com/jpegs/concerts/interpol.jpg

One decent track (Obstacle #1) in two albums would seem to be far and away enough reason. Ifankyew.

Fucking hell!!!!

Oh, perhaps it's just me.

I think it is ridiculous that so many people talk about them being well dressed. And you think the shit they were is expensive? I don't know, I haven't seen them in a while, but just because someone is wearing a jacket, doesn't mean that they are well dressed or that they spent a lot of money. You can find a black jacket for $.99 at a thrift store. I think they look like they are playing dress up in a poor grandfather's closet.
― Magic City (ano ano), Wednesday, March 31, 2004 11:48 AM (10 years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

otm

It's one of those ~deep mysteries of life~, isn't it?

How some guys can put on a £.99p jacket or a £2000 suit, and look like... Interpol.

And yet *you* could put the same clothes, and just look like a guy in a cheap suit.

Masculine beauty, how does it work. I dunno; ~ItsAMystery.gif~

You can find a black jacket for $.99 at a thrift store. I think they look like they are playing dress up in a poor grandfather's closet.
― Magic City (ano ano), Wednesday, March 31, 2004 11:48 AM (10 years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

so Macklemore used to post here?