When Interpol’s 2007 major-label debut, Our Love to Admire, was released, the band seemed to have achieved the perfect three-album story arc. Its first effort, 2002’s Turn On the Bright Lights, was a near-perfect display of modern post-punk, dark and brooding—but lyrically flawed in a few moments. The slightly more up-tempo Antics followed, avoiding the sophomore slump, and Admire would have made an ideal finale, ending with some of the best songs of the band’s career. But after a short break, 2010’s self-titled record fell short of expectations. The band would lose bassist Carlos Dengler and eventually go on hiatus. Its fifth release, this year’s El Pintor shows the band back in fine form, fresh and reinvigorated. With Rey Pila. The Paramount, 911 Pine St., 902-5500, stgpresents.org/paramount. 8 p.m. $29–$33 adv. All ages. JB