Interpol — Turn On The Bright Lights

Black Vinyl LP

Interpol’s 2002 debut LP was one of the best rock albums of recent years, spending 73 weeks on the Billboard Independent Albums chart, and peaking at #5. Contemporary reviews of the album often noted Interpol’s influences and drew comparisons to several other acts. Michael Chamy of The Austin Chronicle cited “melodic Peter Hook-like basslines; the divine shoegazer textures of My Bloody Valentine and Ride; a peppy, Strokes-like bounce; and a singer who’s a dead ringer for Ian Curtis.” Drop the needle and let the opening quartet of “Untitled,” “Obstacle 1,” “NYC” and “PDA” conjure up your loveless sorrows and public angst.

Released: 9/7/10