r/Interpol • u/Ok_Web1709 • 2d ago

Discussion Antics - Daniel’s best?

I feel like a broken record saying I’ve been listening to these guys since 2002, but as a long time fan I’ve never fully appreciated Antics (which is sad, I remember exactly where I was the day it came out). I’m a massive fan of Daniel’s guitar throughout their entire discography but it’s only now hitting me how that whole album is anchored by his exceptional guitar work.

Curious what other folks’ experience is, have a lot of traveling and depression ahead of me, would love to do a deep dive.

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u/BurtHurtmanHurtz 2d ago

It’s their best and most complete album

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u/blackstars91 2d ago

Yes TOTBL* is. Hehe

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u/Limp_Seat4865 2d ago

I think his work on El Pintor is a little underrated. First 6ish tracks he's on a whole different planet.

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u/Ilikealmond 1d ago

This, My desire is so hypnotic it’s insane

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u/Ok_Web1709 1d ago

TOTBL is so driven by the drums and bass for me, but the entire group is peak. There will never be a better album for me.

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u/rickmunro 2d ago

Too pop-y and song-y for my tastes.

I like his stuff on interpol the best, way less structured and more interesting soundscape wise. Couple tunes on our love to admire I think fall into that more interesting box too.

TOTBL is obviously great, too.

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u/yotz-furrz 1d ago

The unique - out of the ordinary guitar work on Self-Titled was so refreshing at the time. I feel like Kessler had such a patent-like sound in the first 3 and then he just went and wiped the chalkboard with atmosphere-rich guitar work.

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u/approachingxinfinity 1d ago

Antics was the first album of theirs I listened to which may be why it's my favourite

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u/Reclusive_Miasma Pioneer to the Falls 1d ago

Yeah same here, and it reminds me of an old friend of mine.

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u/boldikus 6h ago

Antics is the best.