Interpol: The Other Side Of Make Believe Vinyl LP

When lockdown hit in March 2020, Interpol, fresh from a successful Marauder cycle finale in front of 30,000 Peruvian fans, quickly got productive. Unlike what you might expect from a band known for dark themes in their early work, Interpol's pandemic record, produced by the renowned duo Flood and Alan Moulder, takes a 'counterbalancing' direction. Paul Banks focuses on mental resilience and the power of going easy. 'The nobility of the human spirit is to recover and rebound,' he says, bringing hope. This 7th studio album comes on black vinyl with a printed inner sleeve and is released by Matador in 2022.

To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable and use the tonearm to drop the needle at the start of the record. Play it at the correct speed (usually 33 1/3 RPM for LPs). When you're done, lift the tonearm carefully and place it back in its rest. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place, standing upright to prevent warping. Keep the printed inner sleeve clean to maintain its appearance. Avoid touching the playing surface of the vinyl with your fingers as it can leave fingerprints and dust, which may affect the sound quality.