N.Y. Hotel

The Knife

About N.Y. Hotel

"N. Y. Hotel" is the one and only single from The Knife's self-titled debut album released on May 1, 2001. There is a music video for "N. Y. Hotel" directed by Andreas Nilsson and Andreas Korsár.


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2001
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The Knife

The Knife are a Swedish electronic music duo from Gothenburg, formed in 1999. The group consists of siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer, who together also run their own record company, Rabid Records. The group gained a large international following in response to their 2003 album "Deep Cuts". The group and this specific album later received further attention when a cover of their song "Heartbeats", redone in acoustic by José González, appeared in a Sony commercial. Subsequent songs have appeared on a number of television shows. more »

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Written by: KARIN ELIZABETH DREIJER ANDERSSON, OLOF BJORN DREIJER

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"N.Y. Hotel" is one of the songs from "The Knife" self-titled debut album, released in 2001.
Genre Classification
The song falls into the categories of electronic music and synth-pop, showcasing The Knife's pioneering style.
Band Origins
The Knife is a Swedish electronic music duo consisting of siblings Karin and Olof Dreijer.
Unique Recording Techniques
Like many songs from the album, "N.Y. Hotel" was recorded in the siblings' home kitchen. They later claimed the acoustics of the kitchen helped shape their sound.
Avant-garde Style
"N.Y. Hotel" is characterized by its avant-garde style, marked by haunting vocals and hushed, layered synths.
Limited Release
The Knife's self-titled debut album was only initially released in Sweden and featured "N.Y. Hotel". Later, it became available globally.
Visual Medium
In addition to their music, The Knife is known for their highly conceptual music videos. However, "N.Y. Hotel" does not have an official video.
Lyric Interpretation
"N.Y. Hotel" lyrics are cryptic and vague – a common characteristic of The Knife’s music. This allows for broad interpretation by listeners.
Discography
"The Knife" is the first off eight albums by the duo. Some of their other popular tracks include "Heartbeats" and "Pass This On".
Reputation
Even though The Knife is no longer active (as they disbanded in 2014), their influence on electronic music, songs like "N.Y. Hotel", and their unique aesthetic continue to be recognized and celebrated in the music industry.

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