The Other Side of Make-Believe
Interpol · 2022
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Melancholic melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, capturing a sense of yearning and introspection throughout the album's sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Toni Start here — Opening with a haunting melody, this track sets the emotional tone for the album while exploring themes of longing and memory.
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Into the Night — This song features a driving rhythm paired with atmospheric guitar work, embodying the band's signature sound while pushing into more expansive territory.
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Passenger — With its evocative lyrics and dynamic arrangement, this track captures the essence of the album’s exploration of personal journeys and introspective reflections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a steady mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued atmosphere with its sparse instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar lines that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Passenger' and 'Gran Hotel'.
- The album closes with 'Go Easy (Palermo)', which shifts to a slower tempo and features a more reflective tone, contrasting with earlier tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- moody introspection during twilight
- shimmering guitars for deep thoughts
- late-night contemplative listening
- consistent flow for focused attention
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer quick, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues to showcase the band's solidified sound and relevance in contemporary rock.
- Career context
- Released on July 15, 2022, The Other Side of Make-Believe is Interpol's seventh studio album, following their 2018 release, Marauder. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound while experimenting with new themes and production techniques, marking a continued evolution after their post-punk revival beginnings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Editors· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
- 1 Toni Start here 4:34
- 2 Fables 4:34
- 3 Into the Night 5:28
- 4 Mr. Credit 3:48
- 5 Something Changed 3:56
- 6 Renegade Hearts 4:11
- 7 Passenger 4:14
- 8 Greenwich 4:00
- 9 Gran Hotel 4:04
- 10 Big Shot City 4:04
- 11 Go Easy (Palermo) 2:46
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