In the mid-2000s, there were fewer indie bands hailed as much as Interpol and The Walkmen, and on September 14, they’ll resume a rivalry they probably never had to begin with when both drop new records. Interpol will release their self-titled fourth record on Matador, their home for the first (and best) two records, Turn on the Bright Lights and Antics. The album will feature original bassist Carlos D, though he has since left the band, being replaced on tour by Slint’s David Pajo.
The same day, The Walkmen will drop Lisbon, their fifth LP, which will come out on Fat Possum. Lisbon was produced by John Congleton, who has previously handled production for indie giants The Mountain Goats, St. Vincent, Okkervil River, and the Thermals. The band previously hinted to P4k that the record was influenced by early Sun Records recordings and, “”The instrumentation is very simple, and then there’s a very loud vocal and a softish drum. There is a slapback guitar on everything.” This is probably the record I’m more excited for, but definitely, it will be an exciting day for indie rock.
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