interpol the band, not the police agency

a few days ago, youngdae and i saw interpol in concert at stubbs. interpol is on my top five. i've never been sure what sort of person likes interpol, as their sound is very specific. paul banks, the lead singer, has a voice that is nasal, insistent, and a bit monotonous at the same time. the music reminds me a little of joy division mixed with morrissey and david bowie. it is driving and intense, no matter what the tempo, and very metered. but yet their sound to me is remarkably creative and expressive.

given that, yd remarked that he was surprised that the vast majority of the audience (it was packed) fit into two categories: non-hipsters over 35 or spanish speaking hispanics. isn't that weird? two girls in front of us were speaking in very fast spanish (and to me, seemed oblivious to the show) and then immediately started singing along to a song. i had mental whiplash. it was a good show, bands love coming to austin.

i know this isn't a very interesting photo, but i liked how it sort of resembled the cover of their first album, turn on the bright lights.

on a somewhat related note, yd remarked that he is offended when people make racial remarks toward him but that he, himself, is surprised when an asian person speaks in perfect english. hilarious