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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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All Things Go, CBGB and Global Citizen festivals have cancelled amid New York storm forecast

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5Say Hello to the Angels Lyrics

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6Hands Away Lyrics

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7Obstacle 2 Lyrics

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8Stella Was a Diver and She Was Always Down Lyrics

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News

All Things Go, CBGB and Global Citizen festivals have cancelled amid New York storm forecast

Three major New York music events have been called off this weekend as forecasts warn of heavy rain and dangerous winds.

25 Sept 2026 • 10:40 pm

When a place gets into the room: how records carry their surroundings

When a place gets into the room: how records carry their surroundings

From Montreal’s Little Italy to winter sessions in New York and a houseboat reset, three recent stories show how place shapes the conditions in which music is made without becoming a shortcut for explaining the sound.

24 Sept 2026 • 7:05 am

Interpol and Queens Of The Stone Age have announced a Mexico City show

Interpol and Queens Of The Stone Age have announced a Mexico City show

The two bands will share a bill at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes next March, with The Black Angels supporting.

18 Sept 2026 • 4:31 pm

Bloc Party have shared ‘Lagoon Blue’, the first song written for their new album

Bloc Party have shared ‘Lagoon Blue’, the first song written for their new album

Trevor Horn-produced fourth album lands this week alongside a busy UK live schedule.

8 Sept 2026 • 10:21 am

sombr is now playing five nights at The O2 next summer

sombr is now playing five nights at The O2 next summer

Extra Cologne, Amsterdam, Melbourne and Sydney shows also confirmed for 2027.

4 Sept 2026 • 9:40 pm

All Points East 2026: Interpol's New York state of mind

All Points East 2026: Interpol's New York state of mind

More than two decades into their career, Interpol have returned home to New York with a renewed hunger to make their best music yet. For album eight, perfection is still the only goal.

19 Aug 2026 • 4:13 pm

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

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

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

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

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

Cult faves Interpol return with their sixth album. “It’s just the beginning for us,” says Daniel Kessler.

17 Sept 2018 • 8:59 pm

Interpol - Marauder

Interpol - Marauder

Sharply concocted songs that bring to mind the Interpol of old.

20 Aug 2018 • 10:42 am

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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

Credits

Production & Engineering

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

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