• Turn on the Bright Lights (2002): Their debut album, often cited as one of the best albums of the 2000s, featuring hits like "Obstacle 1" and "NYC".
  • Samara Gaye (2004): Their sophomore album, showcasing a more refined sound, with tracks like "Slow Hands" and "Evil".
  • The Black (2006): A darker, more atmospheric album, featuring songs like "The Black" and "Let You Go".
  • Interpol (2007): Their self-titled fourth album, with a more experimental sound, including tracks like "Rest My Chemistry" and "PDA".
  • Chief (2010): A more refined, atmospheric album, featuring songs like "The Wolves" and "Rooftops".
  • El Pintor (2014): Their sixth studio album, with a more guitar-driven sound, including tracks like "All the Way" and "Anything at All".
  • Marauder (2018): A high-energy album, featuring songs like "Complications" and "If You Wanna".

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  • Interpol (Self-Titled) [2010]: Released on Matador Records, this album is often noted for its darker, more claustrophobic atmosphere. It was the final album to feature founding bassist Carlos Dengler, whose departure marked a significant turning point for the group.
  • El Pintor [2014]: Recorded as a trio following Dengler’s exit, El Pintor (an anagram of "Interpol") was met with a critical resurgence. The band sounded reinvigorated, with Paul Banks taking over bass duties. The album is punchy and focused, harkening back to the energy of Antics.
  • Marauder [2018]: The sixth studio album presented a looser, more live-sounding recording style. Produced by Dave Fridmann, it stripped back some of the reverb-heavy atmosphere for a more direct rock sound, evident on tracks like "The Rover."

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This report catalogs the official studio output of New York City’s Interpol from their first independent release through their sixth studio album. The document serves as a verification checklist for audiophiles and archivists maintaining a lossless FLAC library. No infringing content is provided; instead, this guide lists release identifiers (catalog numbers, barcodes, mastering SID codes) and technical notes for each album to assist in validating legitimate FLAC rips.

| Title | Year | FLAC Source | Notes | |-------|------|-------------|-------| | Fukd ID #3 (compilation) | 2000 | No official FLAC | Low-gen tape transfer only | | Interpol (Demo CD-R) | 2002 | Unofficial | 3 tracks: "PDA", "NYC", "Untitled" | | The Black EP | 2003 | Official FLAC (2015 reissue) | 24/96 download from Matador | | Slow Hands (Single) | 2004 | CD FLAC | B-side: "C'mere" (live at Peel Sessions) | | C'mere (Single) | 2005 | 24/48 FLAC | HDtracks exclusive | | Mammoth (Single) | 2007 | FLAC (CD) | DR8, includes "Mind Over Time (Demo)" | | Lights (Single) | 2010 | 24/44.1 FLAC | Qobuz exclusive B-side: "The Divide" | | El Pintor (Bonus Tracks) | 2014 | 24/48 FLAC | "Malfeasance", "Anywhere" |