Name: Turn On The Bright Lights
Brand: Interpol

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade UK

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Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

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Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2012-04-02

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Catalogue number

OLE5450

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744861054504

Black LP

2008-10-27

ole5452

2020-12-18

SOFTLIMIT098LP

5050954424419

Artist

Interpol

Label EU

Matador

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

Interpol is a renowned band that was formed in New York City in 1997. With their original line-up consisting of Greg Drudy on drums, Daniel Kessler on guitar, Paul Banks on vocals and guitar, and Carlos Dengler on bass (who left the band in May 2010), they have made a significant impact in the music industry.
Known for their distinctive sound and captivating performances, Interpol has garnered a loyal fan base worldwide. Their music blends post-punk revival with indie rock elements, creating a unique and atmospheric sound that sets them apart from other artists.
Over the years, Interpol has released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Turn On the Bright Lights" and "Antics." Their introspective lyrics coupled with their polished musicianship have earned them praise from both fans and critics alike. With their influential contributions to the alternative rock genre, Interpol continues to be an iconic presence in the music scene.

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

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The ongoing rumble of the melodic bass dances with the sparkling guitars that fold on top of one another. Banks’ idiosyncratic voice is informed equally by grunge and Ian Curtis. Lyrically it is melodramatic, cynical and lavish. Dark and light, slender and expansive, measured and immediate. Interpol’s debut record is the epitome of balance and the most captivating, brooding post-punk album since Joy Division.

Turn On The Bright Lights

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Discover Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol on vinyl from Matador. Captivating post-punk balance with melodic bass and Ian Curtis-inspired vocals.