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#1 - The White Stripes
By Jim Dayton and Heather Mendygral | Dec. 11, 2009Heather Mendygral, Arts Editor 2001
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Honorable Mention - Interpol
By Heather Mendygral | Nov. 30, 2009It is rare to find an album that is a masterpiece all the way through, especially in these days of one-song downloads.One album that is solid from start to finish is Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol. From the driving guitar of ""Obstacle 1"" to the complex musical artistry of Leif Erikson, Interpol brings the otherwise stagnant rock scene to a new level. If you take away the pop aspects of the Strokes and replace it with more math-rock and a pinch of New Order, you will get Interpol. The band is able to mix dark lyrics and chord progressions with catchy rhythms resulting in a sound that puts a modern twist on first-wave synthesizer rock (think Depeche Mode). Interpol's second album, Antics, is a fitting sequel to Turn on the Bright Lights. The tracks on Antics achieve something that many albums fail to do by duplicating the quality of the first album yet adding some variety to avoid repetition and disappointing the audience. Interpol deserves a mention in the discussion of the best bands of the decade due to their unique songwriting, obscure yet familiar melodies, innovative style and sound, and their longevity in a time of one-hit wonders.
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