Evil
Interpol · 2005
19 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A brooding blend of atmospheric guitars and melancholic lyrics, capturing the essence of post-punk revival with a contemporary twist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Evil Start here — The title track serves as the album's centerpiece, showcasing a hypnotic bassline paired with haunting vocals that epitomize Interpol's signature sound.
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Song Seven — This track features an intricate interplay of guitar melodies and driving rhythms, reflecting the band's ability to blend urgency with lyrical depth.
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NARC — With its pulsating energy and introspective lyrics, NARC captures the essence of struggle and disillusionment, highlighting Interpol's thematic consistency.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong songwriting but lacks cohesion due to its mix of studio and live tracks.
What we noticed
- The title track 'Evil' features a steady, driving rhythm with layered guitars that create a dense atmosphere throughout.
- The second track, 'Song Seven', shifts to a more subdued tempo and introduces a prominent bass line that contrasts with the opener.
- Two of the tracks are live session versions, which provide a rawer sound compared to the studio recordings.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise energetic flow throughout
- moody explorations of desire
- steady pacing for focus
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer album experiences
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'Evil' marked Interpol's transition into mainstream recognition following their debut.
- Career context
- Released on January 3, 2005, 'Evil' marked Interpol's transition into mainstream recognition after their acclaimed debut album 'Turn on the Bright Lights'. At this point, they were solidifying their sound and style, following up with a stronger production and more refined songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Editors· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
- 1 Evil Start here 3:36
- 2 Song Seven 4:49
- 3 Leif Erikson (Zane Lowe session) 3:53
- 4 NARC (Zane Lowe BBC session) 4:08
- 5 Evil (Zane Lowe session) 3:33
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