Must be getting close to album release day, since another free track has leaked from Paul Banks’ debut solo record, Julian Plenti is… Skyscraper (out August 4th on Matador). This one veers well into Interpol’s spiky, post-punk lane- so much so that it almost seems odd that Banks didn’t offer this one up to the band. At least “Fun That We Have” attempted a direction change with its electronic backbone. This one calls into question the point of a solo album at all, if it’s going to mimic the mothership so closely. But I’m all about this guy’s voice, so I can only complain so much. Plus, the picture that adorns this post is astounding.  You can do no wrong, sir.

Julian Plenti – Games for Days.mp3