New York’s Interpol was supposed to open for U2 this summer at several of its North America shows, including two in Montreal. The show goes on for the band without U2 now that Bono needs to recover from back surgery. Interpol is also working on its next album that should be released sometime in September.
Interpol must now cope without bassist Carlos D who just announced his departure from the group. The band recorded with Dave Pajo, a bassist formerly with Slint, and the songs will appear on its upcoming eponymous album. The lack of a title on this new album reflects Interpol’s new beginning without one of its most recognizable faces.
The album was recorded at the Electric Ladyland studio in New York. The studio was founded by none other than Jimi Hendrix. The rock legend recorded the third of his three albums with The Experience there, the infamous Electric Ladyland.
The studio has seen many of music’s biggest names pass through its doors, including Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, The Clash and David Bowie, to name just a few.
The group produced the album themselves. According to singer and head guitarist Paul Banks, this album will have an orchestral side and marks a return to the darker sound of their first release, Turn On The Bright Lights, that came out in 2002. That debut album was received very favourably by critics.