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Podcast: Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Episode: Interpol's Paul Banks
Description: While Paul Banks is technically the lead singer of Interpol, he sees himself more as a member of a gang of musicians. Interpol formed in 1997 after lead guitarist Daniel Kessler invited Paulāwho was a student at NYU at the timeāto watch the band rehearse. In 2002 Interpol released their era defining album,Ā Turn On The Bright Lights,Ā to widespread critical acclaim. At the time they were lumped together with New York Cityās emerging āindie sleazeā movement with bands like The Strokes, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Their sophomore albumĀ AnticsĀ in 2004 surpassed critics' expectations and further evolve...