Mammoth (Interpol song)

"Mammoth" is a song by the American rock band Interpol. It was released on September 3, 2007 as the second and final single from the band's third studio album, Our Love to Admire (2007). The track was released only as a single in Europe and the UK. It reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is the band's last release by the Capitol Records label as Interpol had returned to its previous label, Matador Records.

"Mammoth"
Single by Interpol
from the album Our Love to Admire
Released	September 3, 2007
Recorded	Electric Lady, New York City
Genre	Post-punk revival
Length	4:12
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Paul Banks Carlos Dengler Sam Fogarino Daniel Kessler
Producer(s)	Rich Costey, Interpol
Interpol singles chronology
"The Heinrich Maneuver" (2007) "Mammoth" (2007) "Barricade" (2010)

Before the song was named "Mammoth" it was called "Pawn Shop" because of its lyrics. It was one of the first songs to be recorded for the album.

Track listing

CD:

1. "Mammoth" (explicit radio mix) – 3:59
2. "Mammoth" (Erol Alkan reworking) – 5:24
3. "Pioneer to the Falls" (orchestral version) – 5:31
4. "Mammoth" (enhanced video)

7" #1 (one-sided etched vinyl inside a gatefold sleeve):

1. "Mammoth"

7" #2:

1. "Mammoth" (explicit radio mix)
2. "Evil" (live)

12":

1. "Mammoth" (Erol Alkan remix)
2. "The Heinrich Maneuver" (Paul Epworth Phones remix)

Music video

The music video is a live performance of Interpol performing the song in The Astoria, London, UK, on February 7, 2007. The audio in the video is not from the concert, but the edited version of "Mammoth".

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2007) Peak position Scotland (OCC)[1] 14 UK Singles (OCC)[2] 44

References

1. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
2. "Interpol: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 31, 2021.

External links

• "Interpol New Live EP". Interpol Online. October 20, 2007. Archived from the original on October 23, 2007.