“Narc“ is the third track on Interpol’s second album, Antics, which was released in 2004. The slang “narc“ is short for narcotics, and it means informant – in another words, a rat. Someone who gives information to the authorities for personal gain or as a revenge act. See this Wikipedia arcticle for more information. As Paul Banks described it as a “pretty seedy song” in a NME Magazine dated sometime before the album was released (excerpt below), the name fits. “Narc was written while we were on tour and is one of my favourites. I like exploring themes and then transposing them thro… read more
“Narc“ is the third track on Interpol’s second album, Antics, which was released in 2004. The slang “narc“ is short for narcotics, and it means infor… read more
“Narc“ is the third track on Interpol’s second album, Antics, which was released in 2004. The slang “narc“ is short for narcotics, and it means informant – in another words, a rat. Someo… read more
Interpol is a post-punk band based in New York City, United States, that took an important part in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band consists of Paul Banks (vocals and guitar), Sam Fogarino (drums), and Daniel Kessler (guitar and backing vocals). The band's sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar, with a snare heavy mix, drawing comparisons to post-punk bands such as Joy Division and The Chameleons. The band formed in 1997 when Daniel Kessler met drummer Greg Drudy, previously a member of post-hardcore/screamo band Joshua Fit For Bat…read more
Interpol is a post-punk band based in New York City, United States, that took an important part in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band consists of Paul Banks (vocals and guitar), S…read more