What does Marauder sound like?

Melancholic melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a soundscape both introspective and expansive. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock. Start with "If You Really Love Nothing".

Is Marauder a good place to start with Interpol?

Yes, Marauder is recommended as a starting point for new Interpol listeners. Melancholic melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a soundscape both introspective and expansive. By 2018, Interpol was well into their career, releasing 'Marauder' as their sixth studio album. This record followed a five-year hiatus after 'El Pintor' in 2014, showcasing the band's continued evolution while retaining their signature post-punk sound. The album marked a return to form for the group, reminding listeners of their influential role in the indie rock scene.

Marauder works well if you're into contemplative late-night vibes, layered atmospheric soundscapes and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Marauder?

Marauder has 13 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Marauder

Interpol · 2018

44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Melancholic melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a soundscape both introspective and expansive.

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Top tracks — play these first

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If You Really Love Nothing Start here — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its layered instrumentation and contemplative lyrics about disillusionment in relationships, encapsulating the album's themes.
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The Rover — With its driving beat and dynamic shifts, this track showcases Interpol's ability to blend urgency with atmospheric elements, representing the band’s signature sound.
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Surveillance — This song explores themes of observation and paranoia through haunting melodies, making it a poignant reflection of contemporary societal issues.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends driving rhythms with introspective melodies, showcasing solid craftsmanship and a cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a driving rhythm with layered guitars and steady percussion, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued tempo.
Interludes 1 and 2 serve as brief pauses that create space between the more intense tracks, altering the album's flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

contemplative late-night vibes
layered atmospheric soundscapes
dynamic emotional journeys
steady immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and depth after a five-year hiatus.
Career context: By 2018, Interpol was well into their career, releasing 'Marauder' as their sixth studio album. This record followed a five-year hiatus after 'El Pintor' in 2014, showcasing the band's continued evolution while retaining their signature post-punk sound. The album marked a return to form for the group, reminding listeners of their influential role in the indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors: The National· Editors· Franz Ferdinand