The credits on both the 20 releases state that Interpol own the copyright on this recording, and licensed it for release to Capitol. Thats the best that can be said for this set, which missed the opportunity to include at least one known outtake that ended up as a b-side, or the chance to include the first vinyl pressing of the Live EP (which was taken from the same sub-par Astoria show, but still, thats what anniversary sets should be about).What I had really hoped for was that Matador would put this thing out. He stuck with them to record 2010s self-titled LP, but didnt join them on the tour for that record.So, at least the vinyl is back in print and fans who want this album (which has aged rather nicely) in their vinyl collection without having to pay 100 or more. This is definitely the beginning of the end for Carlos, and it shows. Search YouTube for plenty of examples of how tight Interpol can be as a live act (or check out the DVD that came with the 10th anniversary reissue of Turn on the Bright Lights).Īt the Astoria here, they are flat, lacking energy and enthusiasm.Ĭarlos D looks visibly frustrated with how loose the rest of the band are playing.ĭuring both Obstacle 1 and Public Pervert, the camera catches him in moments of frustration as he has to wait for Banks and Kessler to resume on guitar after they missed some notes and cues.
I honestly cant say its better or worse than the 2007 US vinyljust different, and still inferior to the sonic range of the CD.The live DVD captures the band as they were at the time: worn out, strung out, or whatever their problem was. Its different, but still lacks punch on both the high-end and low-end. No extra tracks, the same just comes with the Live at the Astoria DVD, instead of the CD version of the album that the 2007 vinyl came with.The remastering is unlikely to silence fans who didnt like the mastering of the 2007 vinyl.
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