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Interpol
EP by Interpol
Released	June 4, 2002
Recorded	November 2001
Studio	Tarquin (Bridgeport, Connecticut)
Genre	Indie rock post-punk revival
Length	16:01
Label	Matador
Producer	Interpol
Interpol chronology
Precipitate EP (2001) Interpol (2002) Turn On the Bright Lights (2002)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Pitchfork	9.3/10
PopMatters	positive
Stylus	B

Interpol is the third extended play (EP) by American rock band Interpol. It was released on June 4, 2002, and was the band's first release on the Matador Records label.

Background

"PDA" is one of the oldest songs by Interpol and appeared on many of their early demos and EPs (including their first demo tape, the Fukd ID #3 EP and the Precipitate EP).

The same versions of "PDA" and "NYC" were later included on the band's first full-length, Turn On the Bright Lights, while "Specialist" was released as a bonus track on the album's 2005 reissue.

Release

Between the releases of the Interpol EP and Turn On the Bright Lights, Interpol released "PDA" as a promo single along with a music video directed by Christopher Mills.

The EP was originally made available for sale for $3.98 on Matador's website.

Reception

Interpol received much critical acclaim, and garnered the band a healthy amount of attention before the release of Turn On the Bright Lights. The EP also helped the band shed accusations of cloning early post-punk bands like Joy Division, establishing an individual sound that expanded upon rather than copied the band's influences.

From start to finish, Interpol's EP in preparation for their first full-length effort is vast, moving, and brilliant. Each listen reveals new layers, the band's appeal growing exponentially. The only complaint that can be leveled at this disc is that it's just too short, which in itself fulfills the first law of show business: always leave them wanting more. At this early stage, it's hard to know whether or not the success of this EP is based on the premise that these are simply the best songs Interpol has to offer. But if the boys can eke out a bargain with Old Scratch himself and pour thirty more minutes of sweet nectar like this into a few billion ones and zeros, their souls would certainly be a small price to pay.

— Eric Carr, in his Pitchfork review.

Treble magazine rated the EP the 39th best single of the decade.

"PDA" was nominated for a MTV2 award in 2003 and is a playable track on Rock Band 2.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Paul Banks, Daniel Kessler, Carlos Dengler and Sam Fogarino

Personnel

Interpol

• Paul Banks – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Daniel Kessler – lead guitar, vocals on "PDA"
• Carlos Dengler – bass, keyboards
• Sam Fogarino – drums, percussion

References

1. Kellman, Andy. "Interpol [2002 EP] – Interpol". AllMusic. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
2. ^ Carr, Eric (2002-07-16). "Interpol: Interpol EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
3. Dlugacz, Adam (2002-07-31). "Interpol: The Interpol EP". PopMatters. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
4. McElligatt, Colin (2003-09-01). "Interpol - Interpol EP - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-05-19. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
5. Kellman, Andy. "( Turn on the Bright Lights > Overview )". Retrieved 2010-07-06.
6. "RES ALERT December 5, 2002". res.com. Archived from the original on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
7. Matador Records | Interpol
8. Interpol : Interpol - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
9. "Best Singles of the 00's". 11 January 2010.
10. "MTV Awards 2003: The winners". bbc.co.uk. 2003-07-24. Retrieved 2009-12-20.

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