Say Hello to the Angels / NYC

"Say Hello to the Angels" and "NYC" are two songs by American indie rock band Interpol. The tracks were released together as a double A-side 7" vinyl single on April 14, 2003, serving as the third single from their debut studio album, Turn ''On the Bright Lights''. The single peaked at number 65 on the UK Singles Chart.

Reception

"NYC" has been included on several best-of lists. Consequence of Sound ranked it at number 46 on their Best Singles of the 2000s list. Pitchfork ranked it at 140 on their Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s list. Slant Magazine rated it at number 219 on their "Best Singles of the Aughts" list. Electronic musician Moby placed "NYC" as his 8th favorite track of the decade.

Music video

A music video for "NYC" was produced, directed by Doug Aitken. It features the band in a montage of pictures and designs as well as footage of a park at night.