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About This Album

Interpolate the shadows of late night New York with 'Turn On the Bright Lights', their 2002 alternative record released on Matador. It starts with 'Untitled', 'Obstacle 1', 'NYC', 'PDA', 'Say Hello to the Angels' and 'Hands Away', before continuing across 12 tracks.

"Turn On the Bright Lights" is an album by Interpol, released 4th June 2002 via Matador. It features 12 tracks, including "Specialist", "Untitled", and "Obstacle 1".

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Interpol

Interpol

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Record details & tracklist

200212 tracks

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—Specialist Lyrics
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Bloc Party have shared 'Love Bombs' from their new album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance'

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5Say Hello to the Angels Lyrics

4:28

6Hands Away Lyrics

3:05

7Obstacle 2 Lyrics

3:47

8Stella Was a Diver and She Was Always Down Lyrics

6:27

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10The New Lyrics

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11Leif Erikson Lyrics

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News

Bloc Party have shared 'Love Bombs' from their new album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance'

Trevor Horn-produced seventh album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance' arrives in September.

30 Jun 2026 • 3:59 pm

SOMBR explores self-worth on his new single, ‘My Body Isn’t Ready’

SOMBR explores self-worth on his new single, ‘My Body Isn’t Ready’

New York artist confirms Tonight Show appearance and surprise hometown gig.

25 Jun 2026 • 10:50 pm

Coachella weekend 2 livestream times have been revealed - here's what you can watch, and when

Coachella weekend 2 livestream times have been revealed - here's what you can watch, and when

Want to know which acts you can watch at what time at Coachella weekend 2? Find them all, plus the UK times, here.

16 Apr 2026 • 9:36 am

sombr has announced a massive 2026 arena tour across North America, with a ridiculous supporting cast

sombr has announced a massive 2026 arena tour across North America, with a ridiculous supporting cast

Interpol, The Last Dinner Party, Dove Cameron, King Princess, Hannah Jadagu and more are all joining the ride.

13 Apr 2026 • 2:51 pm

Here are 16 more Coachella 2026 performances you should definitely check out

Here are 16 more Coachella 2026 performances you should definitely check out

Including CMAT, Ethel Cain, Blondshell and loads more.

13 Apr 2026 • 12:54 pm

Jack White has joined the Coachella 2026 bill as organisers confirm weekend one set times

Jack White has joined the Coachella 2026 bill as organisers confirm weekend one set times

The full weekend one schedule is confirmed for the California desert festival, including how to watch online.

7 Apr 2026 • 10:50 am

Interpol have debuted previously unheard track 'See Out Loud' at their recent São Paulo show

Interpol have debuted previously unheard track 'See Out Loud' at their recent São Paulo show

Guitarist Daniel Kessler delivers rare vocal moment during live debut of new track

20 Mar 2026 • 3:10 pm

Bilbao BBK Live have locked in their 2026 line-up with FKA twigs and more

Bilbao BBK Live have locked in their 2026 line-up with FKA twigs and more

The full electronic stage programming and daily schedule are also confirmed for the Basque festival.

18 Mar 2026 • 8:32 am

Interpol, AFI and more are supporting Deftones for Outbreak Fest at All Points East 2026

Interpol, AFI and more are supporting Deftones for Outbreak Fest at All Points East 2026

More support acts have been confirmed for Deftones' headliner at Outbreak Fest at All Points East 2026, taking place at Victoria Park, London.

19 Feb 2026 • 11:30 am

Interpol and Bloc Party have announced a 2026 co-headline UK and European tour

Interpol and Bloc Party have announced a 2026 co-headline UK and European tour

Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT on Friday, 7th November.

31 Oct 2025 • 12:44 pm

Interpol have scheduled a handful of UK shows for this summer

Interpol have scheduled a handful of UK shows for this summer

It follows the release last year of their 7th album, 'The Other Side of Make-Believe'

14 Mar 2023 • 7:14 pm

Interpol have shared a new single, 'Gran Hotel'

Interpol have shared a new single, 'Gran Hotel'

It is taken from their upcoming album 'The Other Side of Make-Believe' which is set to arrive on Friday.

12 Jul 2022 • 5:27 pm

Interpol have shared another new album taster, 'Fables'

Interpol have shared another new album taster, 'Fables'

Their new album 'The Other Side of Make-Believe' will be released on 15th July.

18 May 2022 • 8:28 pm

Interpol have shared another new song, 'Something Changed'

Interpol have shared another new song, 'Something Changed'

It comes alongside a video - a second half of the cinematic film that started with the clip for 'Toni'.

12 Apr 2022 • 12:36 pm

Interpol have announced their new album, 'The Other Side Of Make-Believe'

Interpol have announced their new album, 'The Other Side Of Make-Believe'

They've also a video for new single 'Toni', the first instalment of a two-part dance film directed by Van Alpert.

7 Apr 2022 • 3:50 pm

Interpol are set to drop a new track, 'Toni', later today

Interpol are set to drop a new track, 'Toni', later today

The band have shared a short taster of the song via social media, alongside a preview of the video for the track.

7 Apr 2022 • 6:12 am

Interpol have shared a new studio clip, plus a bunch of new tour dates

Interpol have shared a new studio clip, plus a bunch of new tour dates

Their new album is expected to arrive later this year.

26 Jan 2022 • 8:16 pm

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Interpol: "Unfortunately the cops had to come; they warned us twice..."

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17 Sept 2018 • 8:59 pm

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Versions of this record

Turn On the Bright Lights — other versions

Deluxe editions, anniversary reissues, regional editions and other recordings of this album. Each has its own page with its own pressings and credits.

Turn On the Bright Lights (The Tenth Anniversary Edition - 2012 Remaster)
Year 2002Tracks 13
Turn on the Bright Lights (Tenth Anniversary Edition)
Tracks 8

Pressings & releases

Turn On the Bright Lights — release variants

Country, format and catalogue-number detail for each known pressing.

Vinyl · LP · Album
Main
150 Gram
Country UK & USYear 2002
Matador · OLE 545-1
Barcode: 7 44861 05451 1
CD · Album
Country USYear 2002
Matador · OLE 545-2
Barcode: 7 44861 05452 8
CD · Album
Country EuropeYear 2002
Labels · 7243 8128492 6
Barcode: 7 24381 28492 6
CD · Album
Slipcase
Country South KoreaYear 2002
Ales Music · ALESCD 2034
Barcode: 6 72580 20342 5
CD · Album · Promo
Country EuropeYear 2002
Labels · VISA 6966

Credits

Production & Engineering

Producer: Peter Katis, Gareth Jones, Interpol
Recording Engineer: Peter Katis
Mixing Engineer: Peter Katis, Gareth Jones
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi