Interpol

(De Melkweg, 24-9-2004. Click to enlarge.) More shots at Flickr.

You can hear this concert on the VPRO website. Interpol are a really tight combo and I enjoyed their set, even if it was a little short (54 mins). I’d like to see more showmanship on the part of the singer – maybe he can take lessons from the bass player. Speaking of bass man, sir, the nazi-look isn’t all that cool. Anyway, musically they were outstanding. Performance-wise… B-.

According to fans who partied with the band afterwards, Interpol hated the Dutch audience and did not enjoy the gig because we ‘didn’t dance or scream’. I’m sure eventually they’ll learn to appreciate audiences that are interested in lyrics and chord changes, and do not swoon at the sight of their skinny little bods. I hope they’ll learn that a few words, a glance, the drop of a shoulder can build a connection with an audience, who will then reward you with the attention you crave.

I’m not too keen on the new album which reveals they might be just one step away from generic USA pop/rock and lacks the serenity of their first.

… but someone got me a ticket for their next show on November 22, so I’ll have to go again.

5 thoughts on “Interpol

  1. Interesting that they told you to stop taking pictures… I’ve never had that happen to me in there, or in the Paradiso, and I’ve gone as far as actually sitting on the stage to get a clear view.

    Odd.

  2. There was a sign on the door that said you couldn’t film, take photos or record, but I hadn’t seen it. They were stopping everybody, even the people with small point and shoots.

  3. Their album got a really interesting review in NME this week, echoing a theme that has been on my mind both for the past twenty years and specifically for the past few weeks, namely “wasn’t so-called Gothic music great before everyone started calling it ‘Gothic’?”. Must write…

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