I've seen these guys live before and knew they put on a good show so when this one was announced I decided to pay the huge $87 to see them at the Enmore. I believe I got value for money.
They were supported by Bridezilla and unfortunately I don't have anything particularly nice to say apart from the fact the lead singer had a gorgeous voice. The group with 4 girls up front and what I think/and hope was a guy on drums got a bit too carried away with their instruments for my liking (the drummer excluded) and most of the time it seemed they were just producing noise. They seemed really aware that they were onstage and they kinda seemed a bit wanky. I thought the lead singer had a voice like Shirley Manson from Garbage. My brother just thought they sounded like garbage, the stinky type. I think individually they all played well, but it just didn't mix, it just didn't sound right to me.
Next came Interpol. They immediately had the audience enthralled and I was suddenly acutely aware that the place had instantly filled to the brim. They opened with Success off their latest album and it was good to see the guys still enjoy a good suit! I don't want to lose it but my God these guys are sensational live. I might be bias as Antics their 2nd Album is my favorite but the crowd seemed to go wild for songs from this album. I like the way that Interpol are very minimal and subtle on stage yet not boring. I think it would be hard to master but I guess their songs lend themselves to this kind of performance.
Barricades from their new album titled Interpol was a crowd pleaser and I noticed that Paul Banks' voice didn't seem as polished as last time when they played the Horden a few years ago he sounded a little scratchy and higher than usual. I just googled Paul Banks and it seems he is also a solo artist under the name Julian Plenti and is also known as DJ Fancypants haha). They played tracks off all previous albums like my favourite Evil and Slow Hands from Antics as well as tracks from Our Love to Admire like Heinrich Maneuver.
It was such a great gig to start the new year off and apart from the annoying guy 2 people over who vigorously clapped in time to most songs with a look on his face that said 'I wish I knew the Friggen words! I love this song!' it was a great night. I know I say this regularly but if you get the opportunity to check these guys out, I'd really recommend it!! 
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