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Few bands can hold you quite like Interpol do. Arriving on the airwaves in 2002, they already had a certain totality to them: the aesthetic, the attire, the sound, the attitude, the whole 'Interpol experience' - it all gave fresh ears a real opulence to invest in. They were a fully formed artistic vision; self-contained and destined for greatness.
Now it's over a decade since they first turned on the bright lights and they're back on the form of their lives. Returning after a four-year absence, fifth album El Pintor marks not only one of the finest records of 2014, but of their career. As such, this week we've let Interpol take over Gigwise.
To mark the release, we spoke to each band member individually for full and frank interviews to paint the full picture of the past, present and future of Interpol, as well as gaining insight into their reading, viewing and listening habits. Not only that, but the band have also given us the exclusive premiere of the 'Making of El Pintor' documentary EPK, giving unprecedented access to the band in the studio and on the road as they charge into what call their 'new chapter'.
Few bands like Interpol come along in a generation. Celebrate Interpol, and celebrate El Pintor.
- El Pintor is released on Monday 8 September
See our Interpol take-over below: 
EXCLUSIVE: Go behind the scenes with Interpol on the making of the band's 'new chapter' in this in-depth video EPK
INTERVIEW: Sam discusses El Pintor, evolution and 'the cult of Carlos'
INTERVIEW: Paul talks staying true, Interpol fans, ignoring critics and 'becoming a new band'
INTERVIEW: Dan on Interpol's artistic drive, originality and passion
CULTURAL INSPIRATION: We ask the band what they've been enjoying
COMPETITION: Your chance to own a copy of the album on beautiful vinyl
