which is actually very good..
584640
This 3 star review is for the quality of the trouser...which is actually very good...and its comfortable. But its too large. So, if u order, order a size less.
2763854
. . but worth a listen. . . .  then again, art the import (read ripoff) pricing. . I recommend you wait.  There really is quite a bit of good stuff on this album.. . Certainly broccoli is just silly, but. . .
Love Affair  and Dubuque Blues are particularly good examples of what the band can do  when they're at their best.
3436050
And not the kind of good that's like, sort of good, you know? Because that wouldn't really do it any justice. It's like EXTRA good.
2127759
This one is REALLY GOOD. I wish I could give it 6 stars.
3787802
Ok I'm not going to say this wasn't good because it is very good. It is just way more than I like.
503455
There are certainly some flaws that can be found on "Antics", but give it some time and you will see that it's actually a very good album. I hated it at first, but after several listens it's actually quite good (it's definitely better than the new Strokes album). The reason I didn't like it the first time was because A: the songs just weren't as amazing as on "Bright Lights", and B: all the songs sounded relatively the same. They're not bad songs at all, but they're just very similar to one another. The lyrics are also not as good as they were on "Bright Lights", but they aren't SO bad that you will care a lot about it. It all sounds very similar to their previous albums, but not as inspired. Singer Paul Banks' vocals aren't as inspired or memorable as they were on the previous album, but they're still good - you'll like them, I think. There are no "great" songs here, but all of them are good or very good. Interpol fans will be very satisfied with this CD if they give it some time to grow on them - I also think it has good appeal otherwise. All things aside, I would highly recommend this!

Highlights include:
"Next Exit"
"Evil"
"Narc"
"Slow Hands"
the rest are good, too
258963
Merchandise received in a timely manner, which is of very good quality
1425405
I agree with everything everybody else said, but it's not super absolutely spectactularly amazing -- it's just really good. Some songs are better than others and the good songs really are spectactular. "Eurodiscoteque" and "New Millenium Song" are stand outs. "New Mate" reminds me a lot of Gary Numan but the campyness sounds a bit more tame 20 years later. It's not as innovative nor as good as their second album as it relies on synth pop conventions to flesh out the songs rather than the post-Mouse On Mars-ish computer distortion and polished edits(?).  But it's quite fun. Also, compared to their second, it sounds like a bunch of singles as opposed to a cohesive album. Reccomended to those who like synth-pop and twee type boy/girl vocals.
4924362
The more I have listened to it over the past several months, the more I like it...although I wished several of the tracks on the playlist would have been replaced to create a "best of-live" type cd...problem is that most of the material on this recording is from one cd. Still, it gets a 4-star rating becuase the music is still sweet as hell, and the live sound is very good as well to!

About the DVD...half of it can be viewed online...so save a few bucks and buy digital download version, DVD is not a must (unless your a hardcore fan I suppose).
3178839
I've actually been listening to an old copy of this for many years, and can verify that the sound quality here is very good, pretty much optimal, on Disc 1 which is the original album.  Presumably they mastered from a good vinyl copy (for older music recorded on standard 2-track tape at low speeds, vinyl is usually optimal as it doesn't magnetically deteriorate).  Disc 2 is new to me, it's kind of exciting to have another 40+ minutes of stuff from these Italian shows.

Ra (and his quartet)'s Italy trip yielded this record culled from live tapes, half of Disco 3000, half of an unavailable Saturn record "The Sound Mirror", and two 2-LP sets recorded for the Horo label in Italy.  All the music for this trip has a certain "ambient" quality to me, being moreso about abstract sound in the moment floating along than about composition.  There's a bit less chaos and a bit more space than in much of Ra's other music.

This record has been a favorite of mine, and I realize that this really boils down to "Constellation".  It has a sense of propulsion in it that reminds me of German rock and keyboard trance.  (Probably the "disco" influence is a common factor, Ra playing here on a Cruman Mainmar and making use of its beatbox).  It shimmers; it's beautiful.  The rest of the record I'll have to admit is a bit less centered.

The new material on Disc 2 is what it is; there's a lot of similar live Ra available.  Taken as a whole this is an interesting if somewhat diffuse release.  "Constellation" is a big winner though.
1989865
Tried a lot of decaf. This one is really good.
4836609
I am NOT, a 'maggot'. Nor am I fond of Iowa or thier self titled. However, this is quite a well made album. The drumming... That's the highpoint. As a drummer meself, I must say, its very, very good. The lyrics seem to be getting better as well. I must also confess that the lead singer has quite a good voice, and he screams well. However, the best track, in this humble reviewers opinion, is the faux live, Crushingly heavy, "Pulse Of The maggots". Well, if you are into metal, pick this up. I cant say I really am ( EXCEPT SYSTEM OF A DOWN!!!)but this album is really very well done. But anyway, this is quite an enjoyable listen... now if they'd only get rid of those damn masks... they might finally be taken seriously.

Stay Out Of The Daylight!

Isaac
317818
Very well done,,,, almost AS good as exist,,,,deff worth choice for THE collection.... bad ass
3548364
...and it's actually more interesting than I originally thought it would be. It reads simple, which is nice, since I'm not really versed on the topic.
2063853
Good, very good in fact. The only problem is that I have to make sure I take extra good care of it, because the thin layer of wool on the outside feels like the slightest scratch will make a permanent scar on it. The arms are premium pleather (no surprise there). Other than that, there really isn't much to complain about.
4533526
This is their second CD...the first is okay, but with this they're hitting their stride and it's pretty darn good...okay...what does this band sound like? I guess their genre would be somewhere between Alternative and Pop...with more tendancy towards Alternative....maybe a little like Incubus or even Elbow...but not really...their sound is clean and tight. The vocals are clear and melodic. This is well produceed and a good listen. I enjoy this on my MP3 player while taking a walk. The music is uplifting...no snarls, no growls, just good stuff....not for children...this is to be appreciated by people who like good music.....it's pure music and it's good...nothing earth shattering...but good.
2946568
Looking at reviews for this album, I noticed several similarities between them. Not only were they overwhelming positive, but there were comparisons to Anberlin and Relient K, and it was definitely my style of music. So I had to check out this album. And let me say, that folks, the critics are overwhelmingly right on this one. No ifs, ands, or buts, just wows and whoas. This is the next big thing and they certainly have the debut to show for it.

In describing the sound of this band, it would be accurate to say they're a cross of the best elements of Anberlin and Relient K, with a little bit of Metro Station mixed in for extra fun, with hints of Yellowcard. It's pop rock at some of its best. And even though these songs aren't exactly catchy by themselves, you'll remember the general feel of the song, and pick up the chorus after you hear the album a few times.

Picking a favorite track off this album is rather hard to do, because you could basically come to any point in the record and say, "that's an awesome track." But that isn't exactly the best of news for DJ's, which need single material, and none of these songs really stand out as singles that could rock radio out all summer long. So I can see it hard to grow a fan base for this band unless somebody picks up the record, or probably sees them in concert.

This album is all about rock melodies, and they are plenty to be had. The music very pleasing, very rockin', and embodies emotions and feelings. They do sound like something that Yellowcard, The Starting Line or Boys Like Girls would do, but haven't done, which strangely gives this an almost original feel. Maybe it's because these sounds have never sounded this good combined before.

Vocally, all of it is perfect for the songs and the band. It helps give the band their trademark sound. And while I would like a little bit more vocal variety, it all seems to work, just like the rest of the album. But wait, it does change a bit vocally on the electronic/synth extravaganza that is "Mile Away." That song also provides very pleasing lyrics like the rest of the album. And while nothing really seems to stand out one-on-one, it all stands as one and does provide glimpses of really great lyrics, although what is here isn't anything to sneeze at either. Again, it all works.

Overall, while no track exactly stands out, all of them mesh into a cohesive and amazing record. A truly wondrous debut not matched in ages, if ever. It's certainly one of the best albums of the year in any genre, Christian or Mainstream. It all flows, it all rocks, it's fun, it's well-done, well-written and just plain amazing. One thing is for sure, Capital Lights will have a truly wonderful journey ahead of them, and I can't wait to see what they'll throw at us next.