Paul Banks
 

Paul Banks: Banks

Release Date: October 22

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  1. I still have pretty much flashes for that amazing performance at Bogotá, Colombia with Interpol on the last november…

    Can’t wait to hear your new album, Paul.

    Some love from Colombia.

    Julian Cuervo · 5 August 2012 · #

  2. Paul, I think you’re doing a great job.

    — Erika · 6 August 2012 · #

  3. Madrid Song, Lisbon, next time will be From Paris/Russia with Love Mr Banks, Paul Banks :)
    J’aime beaucoup The Base

    — Elfyz · 6 August 2012 · #

  4. Paul, this is a great song! I can’t wait for the album to come out to hear what else you’ve created.

    Jenn Vargas · 6 August 2012 · #

  5. Great first track, the base!!! Joshua D’Auria

    — Joshua · 6 August 2012 · #

  6. Love it! You never disappoint, Paul. Looking forward to the new album, and hopefully I’ll catch a live show in NYC.

    — Gina · 6 August 2012 · #

  7. Sir Banks, you rock!

    — juanpatti · 6 August 2012 · #

  8. Please come to Perú … sick track !!!!

    Guille · 6 August 2012 · #

  9. Incredible.

    — Daniela Flores · 6 August 2012 · #

  10. Sería genial que vengas a Argentina como solista.

    Cecilia · 6 August 2012 · #

  11. Love it!

    — Fanel · 7 August 2012 · #

  12. PB, my big idol! Great, genius and stupendous. Congrats :D

    Eder Bruno Cunha · 7 August 2012 · #

  13. Oh it’s beautiful!
    I have no words.
    Just want to hear the new album and die from crying
    exactly like after listening to your first album in 2009

    Love you endlessly.

    You’re magic, Paul.

    Irene · 7 August 2012 · #

  14. Great track mr Banks. Thank you so much! Looking forward to the new album. Greetings from Sweden

    — missoakleaf · 7 August 2012 · #

  15. Is the building under construction on the cover The Revolution Tower in Panama City, Panama? The Revolution Tower is this amazing spiral-shaped skyscraper.

    — Pauline · 8 August 2012 · #

  16. Paul, the latest song you shared is beautiful & amazing! I’m so excited for the Album in October, but I’m not ready for summer to be over yet… Your voice is magical. Thank you for sharing!

    — Debbie · 8 August 2012 · #

  17. Ibought his first album “skyscraper”… I had rather, with a special gift from England … Julian Plenti lives .. album two songs at the end of this album a few more years yet to wait for the effect … I can not explain how the song feels like summertime song is coming …. I came to a distance of 700 km for June 2011 concert in Istanbul. period, and coincided with the final concert and stayed at the university classroom

    i love your voices… i wanna meet again in istanbul

    — özcan öğe · 8 August 2012 · #

  18. Paul, ‘The base’ is just fantastic! I can’t count how many times I’ve listened to since Sunday! MUCHAS, MUCHAAAS!
    The Julian Plenti Lives EP is awesome… But Is Julian Plenti still ‘alive’? ‘Surely he does! Extrañamos mucho a Julian Plenti!!!…
    Well I really hope you come back to ARGENTINA in the BanksPaulBanks tour! Pretty pleaseee!and I’m excited to get ‘Banks’ Album :D Thank you for everything!

    Love from Argentina!♥

    Natalia · 8 August 2012 · #

  19. What a treat Fun Fest in Austin will be to hear your new music. Good bye Memphis, hello Austin… Hurry up November…see ya there man! ;) Can’t wait!! I will be up front as usual. Being short is a curse at a show. :))
    Oh and congratulations on the new album Paul. Sweet. Everyone is so stoked. ;)

    Much success….

    — Tifani · 10 August 2012 · #

  20. This is awesome <3

    Sherwin · 10 August 2012 · #

  21. Congratulations for the new album, songs like “The Base” and “Summertime is comming” are just awesome!

    Your songs transmit so much feelings, they always transport me in an other universe, I can’t describe it.

    bonne continuation

    Greetings from France.

    — Guillaume · 12 August 2012 · #

  22. I love all the songs you sing I feel like it all comes from your heart the ups the downs all of it. I love your new song I just love all your songs.

    — Chastity · 15 August 2012 · #

  23. i love it the base, wonderfull song

    — Julian · 16 August 2012 · #

  24. rich layers, such anticipation for Oct 22 release

    — Chava · 16 August 2012 · #

  25. Wow, what an incredible song! Interpol is my favorite band but their songs tend to take a while to grow on me; they never flat out impress me upon first listen. However, this song dragged me in immediately and then continued impressing me the whole way through. Pre-ordered it before the song even finished, great work that I look forward to spending more time with.

    — Brian Chase · 16 August 2012 · #

  26. All that I can say is Thank you Mr. Banks
    Thank you so much
    Come to mexico city, we miss you!!!! :)

    — Stephanie · 16 August 2012 · #

  27. YEAH!!! New album!!! I’m happy again.

    — Ed · 16 August 2012 · #

  28. You’re doing great music. Thanks!

    — Leonardo · 16 August 2012 · #

  29. Fantastic!!!! i love it!

    — mediapac · 16 August 2012 · #

  30. Lovely tune. I’m still waiting for the day I can finally see Interpol (or Julian Plenti (you’ll forever be Julian for me!)) live. I don’t know where I’ll have to travel in order to achieve it, but I will.

    Cheers from Peru.

    — Sandra · 17 August 2012 · #

  31. it`s awesome …indescriptible the single the base is simply awesome and magic …i really love paul banks`s music it relax me and makes me feel like im flying and makes me reflex between live and love i dont knwow …but i`m really excited to be launched new album i hope can come to monterrey mexico !! cheers mi amigo PAUL BANKS !!

    kevin banks · 17 August 2012 · #

  32. TE ESPERAMOS EN MÉXICO ¡¡¡ TU LO SABES.

    — Oscar · 17 August 2012 · #

  33. Greetings from Barranquilla, Colombia, this new song, “The Base” sounds really good!!! I hope to buy the album on line to hear it!

    — Ernesto Varela · 17 August 2012 · #

  34. I’m blushing with how good this is, and how much you’ve evolved since I first heard you on a strange, late night video clip show, here in Australia, so many years ago.
    Amazing work, Paul.

    — Geofa · 17 August 2012 · #

  35. Nice sounds, I can’t wait to hear the rest of it in October.
    Even more so, hoping that you tour sometime soon as well.

    Roxie
    San Antonio, Tx.

    Roxanne Ramirez Boger · 17 August 2012 · #

  36. Paul I love you <3

    — Amber Sangster · 17 August 2012 · #

  37. te esperamos muy pronto en México!!! … <3

    — Steffi V · 17 August 2012 · #

  38. Whether as yourself or Julian Plenti, your music is beautiful. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise and keep doing what you are doing.

    Miriam G. · 17 August 2012 · #

  39. I will never be able to put into words the ways in which your music has touched me and impacted my life. You are a beautiful soul, Paul Banks, a profoundly talented and magnificent man, and you deserve all the success and happiness in the world. We love you, and we are always behind you. God Bless.

    — Mia Z. · 17 August 2012 · #

  40. I would very much like to hear you live in Finland soon. Try to make your tour to last this far and give us a chance to FEEL your music.

    — Masu · 17 August 2012 · #

  41. Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait!! ❤❤❤

    — France · 17 August 2012 · #

  42. You are completing your shift from your alter-ego to a real personality — which some might say that you are accepting your other-reality as your real-reality —. It has been a great voyage with you since Julian Plenti. There have been many ways to describe your musical life, my favourite of which is that Interpol is the urban, metropolitan way of music and Julian Plenti is the innermost desires, countryside, escape from the city life.

    Everything about your music feels so personal, from covers to the music itself. I hope that you will provide for us the musical material to keep us fed for a long time.

    Leif LaCroix · 18 August 2012 · #

  43. I love “the base” such an amazing, beautiful song, as always of course. Paul you are the artist I will like to become one day, you have done so much for me, thank you.

    — Kira Soryu · 18 August 2012 · #

  44. Ya espero el nuevo disco!!! Canciones que seguramente formarán parte del soundtrack de mi vida. Me ha gustado “the base” pero me has enganchado con “summertime is coming”.

    — Maya · 20 August 2012 · #

  45. I loved the song as soon as I heard it, but there just one thing, I cannot download it, its there any other way to get it??? When do you come to Mexico??
    Lovely Regards.

    — Quetzi · 22 August 2012 · #

  46. You can download it by:

    1) Right click on this link: http://www.matadorrecords.com/mpeg/paul_banks/paul_banks_the_base.mp3
    2) Save as…

    Leif LaCroix · 22 August 2012 · #

  47. FANTASTIC SONG!!

    — Fabio Rossanese · 24 August 2012 · #

  48. Todo lo que sea de Paul Banks e Interpol sera de lo mejor

    Byron · 24 August 2012 · #

  49. Wonderful song, as usual. Something special and charming. Please accept my deepest respect, You are a Great Musician! Seriously.

    PS> Will you ever come to Ukraine?

    — Viola · 26 August 2012 · #

  50. ESTA BUENISIMA….. NUNCA NOS DECEPCIONAS PAUL…. I LOVE YOU

    — MARISOL · 26 August 2012 · #

  51. love the base…and i thought summertime is coming was already pretty good!

    please consider coming to singapore or malaysia as it would be an honour to see you perform ‘live’.

    i’ve been a fan since turn on the bright lights, way before they started selling interpol CDs at HMV here (i had to buy them in the states; too bad your solo CDs haven’t made it here yet)!

    — justjessica · 28 August 2012 · #

  52. Paul, I love your voice !
    Great song !
    Hope to see you again in Italy

    — Rossella · 6 September 2012 · #

  53. The EP and the base are absolutely phenomenal! These songs are head and shoulders above anything from your previous album (which is a masterpiece itself).

    Can’t wait!

    — Olly · 7 September 2012 · #

  54. I’ve had this on REPEAT for weeks!!! Love your work Paul…. flying from Brisbane (Oz) to NY to hear your latest stuff live… your music is totally worth it!!!

    — Alison · 11 September 2012 · #

  55. MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO ! MEXICO !

    alfonzo · 11 September 2012 · #

  56. What you have released is undoubtedly amazing. You will be welcomed in Istanbul more rapturously than the first time. I’m looking forward to listening you live.

    Fubsy · 16 September 2012 · #

  57. Me estoy muriendo! No te puedo mirar en concierto por que estoy muy joven, Pero Te quiero con todo mi alma!!!!! Yo creo que tu eres unos de los mejores cantantes, tu palabras son geniales!!!!

    — Helena Cassandra · 10 October 2012 · #

  58. SO SO SO GOOD. Please come to Chicago!

    — roland · 17 October 2012 · #

  59. Can’t wait to see him in Istanbul!

    — Esra Aynalı · 22 October 2012 · #

  60. Porfa, Paul, ven a tocar a Madrid!!

    — juan · 22 October 2012 · #

  61. CONGRATS ON THE NEW LP! YAY!

    — Angelica · 22 October 2012 · #

  62. Paul… Just hear your voice and I dive into emotions automatically … charming
    I hope you come back to mexico soon

    — Isela · 24 October 2012 · #

  63. I couldn´t still listen the new album but the two songs released are hug!!and I think it´s a great job. Cheers from Seville (Spain!!)

    — Nieves · 24 October 2012 · #

  64. Got the new album on release day. Love it.

    Thanks a lot. Rah. Rah.

    — JZ · 25 October 2012 · #

  65. PAUL, VEN A BARCELONA!!!

    — andres vallejo · 26 October 2012 · #

  66. I wish I could listen you in a concert before I die. Please, you should perform a concert in Turkey one day. Loves from Turkey.

    Gökhan Yaman · 26 October 2012 · #

  67. Young Again is so beautiful it makes me feel euphoric nausea! The last time I felt this wave of blackout nausea was when I heard NYC for the first time in San Fran. I was clutching my gut. It was a rampage of beauty, a decision, a turning point, an instant healing, a rush of pent up emotion, an answer to my cry for help. Every 10 years one of your songs has saved my life! Can’t wait to see u in Denver on tour! A black tie will be thrown on stage. :)

    — Mindreda (Min) · 26 October 2012 · #

  68. Great, great, amazing album!! I’ve had it on repeat for the past week and I’m still discovering all the subtleties!! Thank you!

    Thierry · 4 November 2012 · #

  69. (…)also love the photography!! :)

    Thierry · 4 November 2012 · #

  70. Si alguna vez vuelves a Chile, Paul. (y si yo estoy ahí, porque pretendo viajar :3 ¿Podríamos tomarnos un café?
    No puedo ir a tus conciertos, porque tengo enoclofobia. Aún así, me gustaría charlar contigo. Te imagino interesante.

    Saludos.

    Zai Nightfall · 17 November 2012 · #

  71. Más que listo para su presentación en Monterrey, México el 7 de Diciembre. ¡Como Paul no hay dos!

    — Jorge · 23 November 2012 · #

  72. Paul eres el mejor todos en Mexico te amamos, y tambien amamos tu disco eres el mejor!!!!!

    — Laura · 12 January 2013 · #

  73. This is one hell of a masterpiece, Mr Banks! I can’t wait to see you on Thursday. You might not remember me at all but we met in Glasgow when you were touring with Interpol. It was so generous of you to invite my friend and me to the gig. It was a really great night and I’d like to say thank you so let’s go and get a drink together. What do you think?

    — Julia · 21 January 2013 · #

  74. I am amazed, happy, and grateful about this record PAul.
    We met few years back in NYC, I play in Dead Sexy. I also take pictures of things that moves and things that don’t.
    I’m leaving Berlin when you get in.
    That’s a pitty.
    Please keep on spreding the love and the grace.
    Give a good day.
    Stéphane

    Stéphane Hervé · 4 February 2013 · #

  75. Thanks for coming to Chile, we love you!

    — Marcela · 14 March 2013 · #

  76. Love you :)

    — Rocio · 15 March 2013 · #

  77. BANKS! You came to Chile D: and I did not know.

    You could at least say that you didn’t accept my invitation, you know?, It doesn’t hurt to be polite at all.

    ¬_¬ I so wanted to talk to you about the things you write.

    U.U Still, I can’t be mad at you >_> You’re still gonna be my favourite singer ¬_¬ but, when my books get published there’s no way I’m letting you get my autograph or something.

    Zai Nightfall · 31 March 2013 · #

  78. ;)

    Zai Nightfall · 31 March 2013 · #

  79. Dude, the wife keeps bugging me to check your site on when you’ll in Southern California (or somewhere close by so we can drive too). You’re our favorite. Great job on your continued success in your career!.. Saludos hermano, Luis

    — luis rodriguez · 26 May 2013 · #

  80. Me gusto muchisimo el disco, felicitaciones. Espero escuchar mas pronto, no pude ir al concierto en Buenos Aires, asi que espero la proxima.
    Saludos!

    Ivan Greco · 2 June 2013 · #

  81. Paul this is amazing! Every album is inspiring!
    Peace & Love

    — Elizabeth Stefanidi · 6 October 2013 · #

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  86. Love the Panamanian background on the website! Hope to see you around here sometime! Love u!!

    — B · 28 April 2014 · #






Lyrics

Also Available:
Paul Banks: Julian Plenti Lives...

Julian Plenti: Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper