The Black EP

The Black EP
EP by Interpol
Released	26 August 2003
Recorded	2003
Genres	Post-punk revival indie rock
Length	29:01
Label	EMI
Producers	Pascal Bernard Interpol Peter Katis
Interpol chronology
Turn on the Bright Lights (2002) The Black EP (2003) Antics (2004)

The Black EP is an EP by American rock band Interpol, released in August 2003 by EMI Records. It includes "Say Hello to the Angels" (taken from their debut album, Turn on the Bright Lights), a demo version of "NYC", and four live recordings from the Black Sessions recorded on French radio station Radio France.

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Pitchfork	(3.5/10)
Sputnikmusic	(3/5)

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Say Hello to the Angels"	4:27
2.	"NYC" (Demo)	4:28
3.	"Obstacle 1" (Black Session)	4:18
4.	"Specialist" (Black Session)	6:33
5.	"Leif Erikson" (Black Session)	3:55
6.	"PDA" (Black Session)	5:19
Total length:		29:01

Personnel

Interpol

• Paul Banks – vocals, guitar
• Daniel Kessler – guitar; vocals (track 6)
• Sam Fogarino – drums
• Carlos Dengler – bass guitar; keyboards (tracks 1 and 2)

Additional Performer

• Eric Altesleben – keyboards (tracks 3–6); backing vocals (tracks 3–5)

Technical Personnel

• Peter Katis – recording, mixing (track 1)
• Sam Fogarino – recording (track 2)
• Interpol – mixing (track 2)
• Pascal Bernard – recording (tracks 3–6)

External links

• The Black EP at Discogs (list of releases)