| Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by Julian Plenti | |
| Released | August 4, 2009 |
| Recorded | 2008 - 2009 Seaside Lounge Studio, Brooklyn, New York City |
| Genre | Alternative rock, art rock |
| Length | 37:22 |
| Label | Matador |
| Producer | Paul Banks, Peter Katis |
Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper is the first solo album released by Paul Banks, the lead singer for the band Interpol, under the name Julian Plenti. It was released on August 4, 2009.[1]
The music video for "Games for Days" was directed by Javier Aguilera and features Emily Haines from Metric.[2][3]
Contents |
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [4] |
| Clash | (6.0/10.0) [5] |
| Drowned in Sound | (6/10) [6] |
| The Fly | [7] |
| Gigwise | [8] |
| Paste Magazine | (71/100) [9] |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.2/10) [10] |
| PopMatters | (4/10) [11] |
| Spin | [12] |
| NME | (positive) [13] |
| Q | (4/5) |
In a First Listen feature on their website, The-Fly.co.uk said that Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper "could almost be two different albums – one with folky, Bon Iver-esque lullabies and one with upbeat art-rock stomps" and that it is a "beautiful little sonic beast".[14] ClashMusic.com reviewed the album, praising its ambition but stating that it sometimes suffered for a lack of simplicity, but added: "That said, it's a collection of eleven songs that will haunt and inspire you at the same time with a bewitching mix of influences and styles." [5] Gigwise.com gave the album 4/5 and described it as "An ambitious attempt to give Banks his individuality back." then going on to say "Interpol may take most of the plaudits in his career but it’s Julian Plenti who reveals the true Paul Banks." [15]
All tracks written by Paul Banks.
"Only if You Run" is featured in the end credits of the Joel Schumacher film Twelve, as well as in the episode "Sabotage" of Stargate Universe.
Additional
Thanks
"Thanks to the Beatrice Inn, Lee Foster and Electric Lady Studios, Superstar Studios, CPH, and Mew
Special Thanks to my Family and Friends, to Matador and to The Champions:
Josh Kaufman, Adam Delamor, Anthony Arauz, Chris Lombardi, Nathan Holland, Sebastian Ischer, Matt Sweeney, Mike Stroud, Dave Scher, Sam Fogarino, Heinrich Kissel, Shamu, Sweet Al Banks, Harley Zinker, Matt Abramcyk, A. Aviva, Craig Robinson, Helena Christensen, Bono, Rich Costey, Ian Davis"