Paul Banks "Banks" (2012)

Banks
release date: Oct. 23, 2012
format: cd
[album rate: 4 / 5] [4,02]
producer: Paul Banks and Peter Katis
label: Matador Records - nationality: USA

Tracklist: 1. "The Base" (4,5 / 5) - 2. "Over My Shoulder" - 3. "Arise, Awake" - 4. "Young Again" (4 / 5) - 5. "Lisbon" - 6. "I'll Sue You" (4 / 5) - 7. "Paid for That" - 8. "Another Chance" - 9. "No Mistakes" - 10. "Summertime Is Coming" (4 / 5) (live on KEXP)

Studio debut album by lead vocalist of Interpol with his second solo album [!]. His first actual solo debut was released under the name of Julian Plenti and was musically far from that of Interpol with a polished styled art pop, synthpop, which explains the alias in an attempt to distance himself from the darker post-punk image bound to his name. Banks is then his solo debut released in his own name, and it's a fine return to the style of Interpol with a touch of art rock and indie pop and I almost said singer / songwriter... at least he sort of steps more into the foreground lyrically.

I really enjoy and recommend this album and find it one of the best releases in 2012.

2012 Favourite releases: 1. Marie Key De her dage - 2. Paul Banks Banks - 3. Alabama Shakes Boys & Girls [debut]