This Mirror Weighs a Ton

This Mirror Weighs a Ton
Studio album by
Interpol
ReleasedAugust 28, 2026 (2026-08-28)
StudioARCOS Sound (New York City)
Length53:27
LabelPartisan
ProducerAndrew Wyatt
Interpol studio album chronology
The Other Side of Make-Believe
(2022)		 This Mirror Weighs a Ton
(2026)
Singles from This Mirror Weighs a Ton
  1. "This Mirror Weighs a Ton" / "See Out Loud"
    Released: June 9, 2026
  2. "Iron City"
    Released: July 8, 2026

This Mirror Weighs a Ton is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Interpol. It was released by Partisan Records on August 28, 2026,[1] and is the band's first release since 2022's The Other Side of Make-Believe.

Background and recording

The album was produced by Andrew Wyatt with mixing by Dave Fridmann: the album was recorded at Wyatt's studio in New York City, marking the first time in a decade that the band recorded in their home state.[2] Upon the album's announcement, it was revealed that Brandon Curtis and Brad Truax, the band's longtime touring keyboardist and bassist respectively, were added to the lineup as official members, though only the latter contributed to the album while Wyatt performed all the keyboards and synthesizers.[3] The album cover is a work by American artist Addie Wagenknecht currently part of the Whitney Museum of American Art's permanent collection.[2] The naming of the title track is described as emerging from "Paul Banks' improvisational vocal process, where melodies and phrases develop simultaneously. Themes of reflection, perception and emotional tension recur throughout the record".[2] The album will be the band's first on Partisan Records.[4]

Release and marketing

On June 9, 2026, Interpol announced the album alongside the double single "This Mirror Weighs a Ton"/"See Out Loud". Pre-orders of digital and physical editions were made available the same day.[4]

The album's third single, "Iron City", was released on July 8, 2026.[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Any Decent Music8.0/10[6]
Metacritic82/100[7]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[8]
Clash8/10[9]
The Line of Best Fit7/10[10]
musicOMHStarStarStarStar[11]
NMEStarStarStarStarHalf star[12]
Pitchfork7.1/10[13]
Record CollectorStarStarStarStar[14]
The SkinnyStarStarStarStar[15]
SlantStarStarStarStar[16]
Under the RadarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[17]

Any Decent Music gave the album a weighted average score[18] of 8.0 out of 10 from thirteen critic scores.[6] According to Metacritic, it received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score[19] of 82 out of 100 from 12 critic scores.[7]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Paul Banks; all music is composed by Banks, Samuel Fogarino, Daniel Kessler, and Brad Truax.[20]

This Mirror Weighs a Ton track listing
No.TitleLength
1."This Mirror Weighs a Ton"5:12
2."See Out Loud"4:56
3."Iron City"4:10
4."Wounded Soldier"4:11
5."Wings On Fire"4:15
6."Ever the Actor"4:53
7."So Rides the Reindeer"4:16
8."Darling Thoughts"3:23
9."Wake Up"4:05
10."Enemy"4:37
11."Bird and the Serpent"5:48
12."Sudden"3:41
Total length:53:27

Personnel

Credits are adapted from Tidal.[20]

Interpol

  • Paul Banks – vocals, background vocals, guitar (all tracks); piano (track 2)
  • Samuel Fogarino – drums, percussion (1–9, 11)
  • Daniel Kessler – guitar (all tracks), vocals (2), piano (3, 10, 12)
  • Brad Truax – bass (all tracks), background vocals (2, 7, 9)

Additional contributors

References

  1. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (June 9, 2026). "Interpol Ready New Album, Share Two Songs". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Mizrahi, Opal (June 9, 2026). "Interpol Annonunce First Album in Four Years and Debut for Partisan Records, This Mirror Weighs a Ton Out August 28". Red Light Management. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Trendell, Andrew (June 9, 2026). "Interpol tell us about new album This Mirror Weighs a Ton: 'We just felt, "Let's make this one count"'". NME. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Interpol sign to Partisan Records". Partisan Records. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ Pilley, Max (July 8, 2026). "Interpol stare down AI on atmospheric new single 'Iron City'". NME. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "This Mirror Weighs a Ton by Interpol reviews". Any Decent Music. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "This Mirror Weighs a Ton". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ Phares, Heather (August 28, 2026). "This Mirror Weighs a Ton by Interpol". AllMusic. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  9. ↑ Campbell, Lee (August 26, 2026). "Interpol – This Mirror Weighs A Ton". Clash. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  10. ↑ Young, Matt (August 21, 2026). "Interpol: This Mirror Weighs a Ton". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ Murphy, John (August 28, 2026). "Interpol – This Mirror Weighs a Ton". musicOMH. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ Trendell, Andrew (August 27, 2026). "Interpol – 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' review: existential anthems and their best since 'Antics'". NME. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  13. ↑ Schonfeld, Zach (August 28, 2026). "Interpol: This Mirror Weighs a Ton". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  14. ↑ Curran, Shaun (August 17, 2026). "Interpol - This Mirror Weighs a Ton - Album Review". Record Collector. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  15. ↑ Turner-Heffer, Adam (August 28, 2026). "Interpol – This Mirror Weighs a Ton". The Skinny. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  16. ↑ Negroni, Jon (August 24, 2026). "Interpol 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' Review: Big Sound, Bigger Questions". Slant. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  17. ↑ Von Pip, Andy (August 27, 2026). "Interpol: This Mirror Weighs a Ton". Under the Radar. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Recent music reviews & album reviews by Any Decent Music". Any Decent Music. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  19. ↑ "About Us". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  20. 1 2 "This Mirror Weighs a Ton / Interpol / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
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