Marauder
by Interpol
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Aug 24, 2018
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 91
  3. Negative: 9 out of 91
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  1. LebowskiRams
    Aug 26, 2018
    6
    Whether it's the atmospheric opener, "If You Really Love Nothing," the dance-punk lead single "The Rover," the gothic ballad "Mountain Child," or "Number 10," a single with hop in its step and calling upon the surf vibes from "All the Rage Back Home," Interpol's sixth studio album continues their creative renaissance after the dull 2010 self-titled record.

    Confident and intimate,    Whether it's the atmospheric opener, "If You Really Love Nothing," the dance-punk lead single "The Rover," the gothic ballad "Mountain Child," or "Number 10," a single with hop in its step and calling upon the surf vibes from "All the Rage Back Home," Interpol's sixth studio album continues their creative renaissance after the dull 2010 self-titled record.

    Confident and intimate, "Marauder" strips post-punk to its roots, creating Interpol's most original sounding, and strongest, album in a decade.    … Expand
  2. sguy157
    Jul 26, 2019
    5
    Not a necessarily a bad record, but pretty underwhelming to be honest. The album has its moments here and there, but it just feels like Interpol isn't willing to take risks or try anything new. As a result, the sound can end up feeling a bit stale. It's a bit of a shame, since I do like Interpol. But again, the album is not all bad, and there are a few tracks that I thoroughly enjoy, suchNot a necessarily a bad record, but pretty underwhelming to be honest. The album has its moments here and there, but it just feels like Interpol isn't willing to take risks or try anything new. As a result, the sound can end up feeling a bit stale. It's a bit of a shame, since I do like Interpol. But again, the album is not all bad, and there are a few tracks that I thoroughly enjoy, such as "The Rover." I still think Interpol has potential to put out another great record, but to be honest, this does not live up to that potential. Don't mean to sound too negative, but these are just my thoughts after giving this multiple listens. Well, here's hoping for the next one!… Expand

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Aug 31, 2018
    70
    All in all, Marauder to me are the B-sides from Turn On... not perfect, not weak but with some trimming of the fat, songs that could have fit right in on its deluxe edition.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Aug 30, 2018
    80
    So the album sees Interpol trying some new things, leaning on some preconceptions and loosening some of the ties which have previously bound. And it makes Marauder an extremely rewarding listen.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 28, 2018
    90
    Treat it like a work-of-art, you might be moved to see shapes too. Treat it like a comeback album, and you might find you miss the point. Open your minds, your ears, your energy--and it will show you incredible sights.
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