Interpol

The 100 best albums of the 21st century

We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap – and see if you agree

Ben Beaumont-Thomas (1-50); Laura Snapes and April Curtin (51-100)

13, Sep, 2019 @8:00 AM

All Points East review – blockbuster festival makes a muted return

Standout sets from the Chemical Brothers and Christine and the Queens salvage an opening weekend marred by sound issues

Hannah J Davies

27, May, 2019 @11:05 AM

Interpol's music paints a portrait of New York for those of us on the other side of the world

Alienation, ennui and romance: Interpol’s music has always conjured images that are more about New York’s mythology than its reality

Nathan Dunne

04, Jan, 2019 @1:30 AM

Interpol review – gothic post-punkers grow old gracefully

With warmth and emotional heft, the New York band continue their journey towards rock’s top tier

Stevie Chick

15, Nov, 2018 @11:11 AM

Interpol: Marauder review – relaxed if variable post-punk stylings

(Matador)

Phil Mongredien

26, Aug, 2018 @6:59 AM

Interpol: Marauder review – New York nihilists escape the noughties

They seemed shackled to their early success – but this affecting and immediate album sees Interpol break free of the past

Alexis Petridis

23, Aug, 2018 @11:00 AM

50 great tracks for July from Drake, Ebony Bones, Low and more

From Nicki Minaj’s sex chat to Blawan’s masterful minimal techno, here are 50 great new tracks from across the musical spectrum. Read about our favourite 10 and subscribe to the playlist

Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes

10, Jul, 2018 @9:58 AM

Interpol review – joyful look back at noughties New York rock

As businesslike as the suits they wear, the band faithfully recreate Turn on the Bright Lights, their love letter to post 9/11 New York

Betty Clarke

03, Sep, 2017 @11:25 AM

Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 by Lizzy Goodman – review

This oral history of New York’s musical renaissance is vivid, informative and full of passion

Barbara Ellen

08, Aug, 2017 @5:59 AM

The reissue racket: how many more ‘classic’ albums will be repackaged?

Mediocre records such as Interpol’s Our Love to Admire used to be forgotten. So, what’s with all the commemorative box sets?

Gavin Haynes

28, Jul, 2017 @12:30 PM

Banks & Steelz: Anything But Words review – slick rap-rock, like Interpol meeting the Wu-Tang Clan

Kate Hutchinson

25, Aug, 2016 @9:00 PM

The week in music: David Bowie dress-up, Nicki Minaj's wax disaster and more

Our weekly music news roundup includes one man’s quest to live like David Bowie for a year, Coldplay’s role in indie band Interpol’s lineup change and Morrissey opening up to Larry King

Tshepo Mokoena

21, Aug, 2015 @2:34 PM