The Setup: The band signs to a major label. The suits get sharper. The production gets cleaner.
This is the most significant news for lossless collectors. On September 25, 2024, Matador Records released a massive box set. For FLAC collectors, the digital component is key: it includes a brand new remaster of the original album plus a full live album (recorded in Mexico City in 2005) and the B-side "Direction," all available for digital download in WAV and FLAC formats. If you are building your Interpol FLAC discography in 2024, you need to replace your old Antics rip with this new version. It is widely considered a superior master.