description El Pintor Overview
"El Pintor" is the fifth studio album by the American post-punk revival band Interpol, released in 2014. It marks a significant structural change for the band, as it was their first release following the departure of founding bassist Carlos Dengler. To fill the void, lead vocalist Paul Banks recorded the bass tracks himself for the first time. The album retains the band's signature dark, atmospheric guitar sound while targeting long-time listeners of the New York alternative rock scene.
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Why is Interpol's El Pintor important in the band's lineup history?
El Pintor was Interpol's first studio album after founding bassist Carlos Dengler left the band. Frontman Paul Banks handled bass on the 2014 record, which was released by Matador Records.
What does the title El Pintor mean?
El Pintor is Spanish for the painter and also forms an anagram of Interpol. The title gives the album a visual and self-referential identity without abandoning the band's post-punk sound.
Which songs are on El Pintor?
The album opens with All the Rage Back Home and also includes My Desire, Anywhere, Ancient Ways, and Everything Is Wrong. Interpol released it in 2014 as the band's fifth studio album.
Where was El Pintor recorded?
The album was recorded in New York at Electric Lady Studios and Atomic Sound. Its production retains Interpol's dark guitar atmosphere while using Paul Banks's bass playing to replace Dengler's role.
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