Our Love To Admire
by Interpol
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2007
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 337 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 285 out of 337
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 337
  3. Negative: 20 out of 337

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  1. RandiT
    Jul 8, 2007
    9
    Our Love to Admire combines the melecholy, beautiful, and climatic sounds of the Interpol we love with newer drum and guitar combinations. The lyrics have retained their ambiguous, brooding nature, but have evolved more into narrative stories. Listen to it over and over and catch different pieces of this great album.
  2. RobertD
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    theres deffinitely much more diversity in the way these songs sound compared to Antics which was pretty monotone. this album took me by surprise.. there alot of great tracks on here... the only one i didnt like at all was Lighthouse of course which sounds all too psychadelic and doesnt seem to fit in at all with the rest of the tracks..
  3. elmo.
    Aug 12, 2007
    9
    Our love to admire is epic start to finish. Less joy divison than the last two albums and has more to say aswell. Great one!
  4. NoriS.
    May 4, 2008
    9
    This album is so nostalgically beautiful. althugh, i have to admit, the songs are all kind of similar at first, but after a few listens, each is distinguished. it think it would be a really good soudtrack for a dark, depressing action movie.
  5. SI
    Jul 13, 2007
    9
    Interpol's 3rd record is their best yet. It is born from their first two records but blows their previous work out of the water in many respects. I'll pick 'The Scale' over any tune on Antics, and 'Wrecking Ball', 'Pioneer to the Falls', or 'The Lighthouse' over 'NYC' any day of the week. Its simply gorgeousness, their new songs. Interpol's 3rd record is their best yet. It is born from their first two records but blows their previous work out of the water in many respects. I'll pick 'The Scale' over any tune on Antics, and 'Wrecking Ball', 'Pioneer to the Falls', or 'The Lighthouse' over 'NYC' any day of the week. Its simply gorgeousness, their new songs. They're getting into their sound and pushing it into greater levels, from the lyrics to the production, to the instrumentation and layering, to the orchestration of patience and push and all the unknowns that make this record move like hell. The downright horror of 'Heinrich Maneuver' in its deranged atmosphere makes 'Slow Hands' sound major label.… Expand
  6. WebsterK.
    Jul 16, 2007
    9
    Some of these comments make zero sense. This album isn't marked by more guitar but by more percussion, this album is more textured and "Pioneer to the Falls" is an oustanding opening track. By the time "Mammoth" rolls in the album had sunk its teeth into me.
  7. RoriS
    Jul 17, 2007
    9
    I'll take it, as is. It's a very good album. Nowdays you have to search far and wide to find anything that might come close to this level.
  8. VitoD
    Jul 19, 2007
    9
    Lightyears better than Antics, although not quite as good as Turn on the Bright Lights, lacking its atmosphere and emotional intensity. Definitely their most melodic effort though.
  9. DanL
    Jul 26, 2007
    9
    Another great album from one of the best indie rock artists this decade. It may not quite reach the heights of Turn on the Bright Lights, but several songs on this album are some of the best the band have ever recorded. "Pioneer to the Falls," "No I in Threesome," "Mammoth," "Pace Is the Trick" and "Rest My Chemistry" are all amazing tracks. If it weren't for "All Fired Up" and "Who Another great album from one of the best indie rock artists this decade. It may not quite reach the heights of Turn on the Bright Lights, but several songs on this album are some of the best the band have ever recorded. "Pioneer to the Falls," "No I in Threesome," "Mammoth," "Pace Is the Trick" and "Rest My Chemistry" are all amazing tracks. If it weren't for "All Fired Up" and "Who Do You Think," I'd probably have given this album a perfect 10, but I just can't get into those two tracks. Still, it's another very solid effort from a very talented band. I think people should give it at least 5-10 complete listens to it before passing judgment because this, like Antics, is one album that REALLY grows on you.… Expand
  10. Enma
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    Buy the album just for pace is the trick , you will have not regrets! (well this album is so good, but this track is particularly beautiful).
  11. Pat
    May 11, 2016
    9
    After a good 8 years, I can say that this is an relatively underrated outing by Interpol. It has definitely turned into my favorite Interpol album as a whole.
  12. Tokyochuchu
    Nov 23, 2012
    9
    Although not quite as mind blowing as the preceding Antics, Our Love To Admire is an exceptional album. It nears perfection with only a solitary weak link on it's tracklist (the closing Lighthouse). I personally prefer this LP to the much lauded Turn On The Bright Lights and the uneven self titled album.
  13. Ricko
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    The fact remains that "Our Love To Admire" is a weaker effort than either of Interpols first 2 records. That said, there is still much to like on this album and I actually enjoy it more now than when it first came out. It still blasts most of the competition out of the water. Album number 3 sees Interpol change their sound ever so slightly. Interpol have always been unmistakable due inThe fact remains that "Our Love To Admire" is a weaker effort than either of Interpols first 2 records. That said, there is still much to like on this album and I actually enjoy it more now than when it first came out. It still blasts most of the competition out of the water. Album number 3 sees Interpol change their sound ever so slightly. Interpol have always been unmistakable due in part to Paul Banks vocals but there is certainly a slower pace to this album. "No I in Threesom" and "Rest My Chemistry" are the highlight for me.… Expand
  14. Kisuno
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    It's funny how exaggerated Interpol's so called "fans" are when it comes to judgement. Sure, TOTBL is as surreal as it is majestic, but I guess some listeners (critics and fans) are afraid of their favorite bands changing. Our Love To Admire is right up there with TOTBL, and is an improvement over Antics. Songs like "Rest My Chemistry" and "Pace is the Trick" are worth the price alone...It's funny how exaggerated Interpol's so called "fans" are when it comes to judgement. Sure, TOTBL is as surreal as it is majestic, but I guess some listeners (critics and fans) are afraid of their favorite bands changing. Our Love To Admire is right up there with TOTBL, and is an improvement over Antics. Songs like "Rest My Chemistry" and "Pace is the Trick" are worth the price alone... "Pioneer to the Falls" might even topple TOTBL's "Untitled" as their best opener. Paul's singing is more confident then ever as well, as seen in the brilliant "The Heinrich Maneuver". This album is a gem, and an underrated one at that.… Expand
  15. surf1ngthevoid
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    This one can be softer than their previous releases, but it still got some killer tracks. Can't name just few. Intensely emotional and pretty solid as it is, I still thinking this is the best Interpol album to date.
  16. MathieuP
    Jul 23, 2007
    8
    For my opinion, far better than Antics but it will be hard to reach the quality of Turn on the Bright Lights
  17. BazzaDazza
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Great opening for 6 or seven trackes let down by the last 2/3 - have teh feeling these songs would play live fantastically
  18. KG
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    don't know if i love it as much as antics yet. it's got that something that keeps bringing me back to it though, bringing out new details in each listen. damn impressive though, permission to wait as long for the next one.
  19. ThijsM
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    Never heard of the band before, but I bought the album based on some soundbites on myspace. Their sound has grabbed me; epic, explosive and powerful. Bit like a massive wave hitting you....Great stuff
  20. AdamK.
    Jul 8, 2007
    8
    Better and stronger than Antics... little worse than Turn On The Bright Lights. By the way; one of the most interesting "guitar experiences" this year...
  21. EoinO.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Better than Antics, they're starting to strive for a new sound, and it's working for me
  22. BobB
    Aug 2, 2007
    8
    solid record. streets ahead of antics. indie wankers are full of excrement.
  23. BillB
    Aug 24, 2007
    8
    Our love to Admire is another great addition to their lineup of magical albums. I don't know if it beats Antics, but it sure is close!
  24. DarcyC
    Oct 5, 2007
    8
    Can't compare to TOTBL, however the haunting throb of Pioneer to the Falls makes the whole album worthwhile.
  25. AG.
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    The National gets rave reviews and this is panned. . . (sigh) Got to love critics. . . .
  26. BrandonC.
    Jul 12, 2007
    8
    I don't know what everyone is complaing about, it's an Interpol album. I think every review should just simply say "It sounds like an Interpol album." If you like Interpol you will like this CD. If you don't you won't. Duh.
  27. TylerD.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    This is a great album. People always are expecting bands to keep changing (like Radiohead), and that is great/necessary and all, but once in a while, I want to have a band that I know will sound consistent. Interpol is like that. This album may sound just like other songs in the past, but that is why I like them. I know I can hear "classic" Interpol, while still getting "new" Interpol. This is a great album. People always are expecting bands to keep changing (like Radiohead), and that is great/necessary and all, but once in a while, I want to have a band that I know will sound consistent. Interpol is like that. This album may sound just like other songs in the past, but that is why I like them. I know I can hear "classic" Interpol, while still getting "new" Interpol. Does that make any sense? I'm just rambling...… Expand
  28. kg
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    it's good, as good as antics on the whole, but not as good as "bright lights" on the whole (probably nothing ever will be). there's a black and white celebration for me between the good/listenable songs on OLTA and the bad ones: the good songs: pioneer (fascinating, intense) heinrich (catchy solid rock tune) mammoth (great vibe, pulsating goodness) pace (great linear approach, it's good, as good as antics on the whole, but not as good as "bright lights" on the whole (probably nothing ever will be). there's a black and white celebration for me between the good/listenable songs on OLTA and the bad ones: the good songs: pioneer (fascinating, intense) heinrich (catchy solid rock tune) mammoth (great vibe, pulsating goodness) pace (great linear approach, my fav on the disc, really comes together nicely to create a dim feel) fired up (title says it all, the song fires you up) chemistry ( repetitive goodness, nice moderate pace) who do you (catchy upbeat, does what C'MERE could only partially achieve) meanwhile the bad, which do nothing for me at all: no i in 3some (booorrrrinng, yawn) scale (feels unnecessary with "chemistry" already present wrecking ball (starts good and just dies after verse two) lighthouse (wow, it's simply noise to me)… Expand
  29. KyleL
    Feb 3, 2008
    8
    The ratings keep going down! Turn On The Bright Lights: 10 Antics:9 Our Love To Admire: 8.
  30. RushanM.
    Aug 21, 2008
    8
    Gem of a album, pure gem.
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Amazon.com
    80
    The black-clad New York quartet still sounds inflexibly menacing, grasping tighter than ever to its doomy post-punk influences and delving further into frontman Paul Banks's emotional unrest.
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  2. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Our Love to Admire fleshes out the dark edges of Interpol's sound to create a polished, muscular-sounding record that teems with life and bristling potency.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    90
    With giant gyrating reverberated guitars and a grandiose brass section, this is the sound of a rock band attempting the sweeping gallantry of Sibelius or Tchaikovsky and getting away with it. It represents a smugly victorious ending to what is a phenomenally strong and well-polished album.
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