Razorlight | ||||
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Released | 17 July 2006 | |||
Studio | British Grove Studios, Chiswick, West London | |||
Genre | Indie rock, post-punk revival | |||
Length | 34:57 | |||
Label | Mercury, Vertigo | |||
Producer | Razorlight, Chris Thomas | |||
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Razorlight is the second studio album by English indie rock band Razorlight. The album was released on 17 July 2006 in the United Kingdom and debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
The band achieved their first and only number one hit from this album, with "America" peaking at the top of the UK Singles Chart in October 2006. The song also peaked at number 6 in Ireland, number 9 in the Netherlands, number 10 in New Zealand, number 17 in Austria, number 21 in Belgium, number 22 in France, number 29 in Switzerland and number 38 in Germany. "Before I Fall to Pieces" was a UK top 20 hit too, as was "In the Morning". "Hold On" was a minor hit.
The album has a more mature sound than their debut, and received a mixed reception. Although it scored 8/10 in NME, it was nominated for 'Worst Album' at the 2007 NME Awards – award winner Rudebox by Robbie Williams also scored 8/10.[1]