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Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper

Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper
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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 chronology
Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper
(2009)
Banks
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars
Clash (6.0/10.0)
Drowned in Sound (6/10)
The Fly 3.5/5 stars
Gigwise 4/5 stars
Paste Magazine (71/100)
Pitchfork Media (6.2/10)
PopMatters (4/10)
Spin 3.5/5 stars
NME (positive)
Q (4/5)

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.

The music video for "Games for Days" was directed by Javier Aguilera and features Emily Haines from Metric.

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".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."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."

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. "Skyscraper" is featured in the final scenes of the 2011 American thriller film I Melt with You.

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