Cap the Old Times: The Story of Interpol's Turn on the Bright Lights | Pitchfork
With Matador's 10th anniversary reissue in mind, Ian Cohen talks to the NYC band about their humble (yet impeccably dressed) start as well as the making of their debut album in this oral history.
Save this story Save this story Photo by Michael Edwards In the 10 years since the release of Turn on the Bright Lights , Interpol 's debut LP has been certified gold, topped numerous year-end critics' lists ( including our own ), inspired countless imitators, and probably soundtracked more than a few makeout sessions amongst well-groomed and sullen indie rock fans. But it never fails to remind you of whence it came. Suffused with faded glory, existential longing, and an irrepressible belief in itself, Bright Lights simply was how most people inside and outside the five boroughs visualized New
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