I was somewhat out of music for a few years (1995-2001, give or take a few months); and the only thing I heard that really struck me was Interpol. Didn't so much remind me of Joy Division as they did a darker, more urgent, 'Murmur'-era REM; in a very good way.
It wasn't until this summer when I saw Interpol open for The Smashing Pumpkins that I "got them". Became an instant fan, and they've quickly become a favorite! My teenage metalhead self was rather anti-indie in the 2000's, but I've come to love the whole scene. I did however listen to The Bravery a lot in college, an NYC indie band from that era.
Still one of my favourite (New York) albums, although in a similar (contemporary & geographical) vein if you like TotBLs then give the stellastarr* self titled debut a try.
I was somewhat out of music for a few years (1995-2001, give or take a few months); and the only thing I heard that really struck me was Interpol. Didn't so much remind me of Joy Division as they did a darker, more urgent, 'Murmur'-era REM; in a very good way.
It wasn't until this summer when I saw Interpol open for The Smashing Pumpkins that I "got them". Became an instant fan, and they've quickly become a favorite! My teenage metalhead self was rather anti-indie in the 2000's, but I've come to love the whole scene. I did however listen to The Bravery a lot in college, an NYC indie band from that era.
Still one of my favourite (New York) albums, although in a similar (contemporary & geographical) vein if you like TotBLs then give the stellastarr* self titled debut a try.
Thanks for this. Does not get much better than this song!!