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London, United Kingdom (2002 – present)

Razorlight is an Anglo-Swedish band formed in London, United Kingdom in the summer of 2002 around singer/writer Johnny Borrell.

Razorlight is a four-piece consisting of Borrell (vocals & guitar), Björn Ågren (guitar), Carl Dalemo (bass) and Andy Burrows (drums)

Their debut album, Up All Night, was released on June 28, 2004, reaching number 3 in the UK album charts on 4 July. The critical reception was generally good, receiving good reviews from NME, Q magazine and Billboard, although they were also accused of lack of imagination and unoriginality for allegedly borrowing ideas from other influential bands, notably The Strokes. They appear to polarize opinion. NME wrote that the album: “bristles with passion, energy and, most importantly, amazing songs”, while they were described elsewhere as “nearly everything wrong with rock and roll today”. Their fans, though, embrace the music for its simple melodies and multi-layered, easy-going compositions.

Frontman Johnny Borrell caused some controversy and surprise when he likened himself to musical legend Bob Dylan, quipping “If Dylan’s making the chips then I’m drinking the champagne”. This led to suggestions of self-promotion. This statement was taken out of context however as Borrell was comparing his and Dylan’s first albums, not their overall career. The band became very popular on the London music scene when they arrived earlier in the year. Large demand caused the band to play extra shows, including a 7,000+ capacity gig at Alexandra Palace. The album was heavily marketed in the UK.
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  • RustoSalli

    @clenchedteeth what a shit girl

    Wednesday afternoon

  • Blaze_Sarkisian

    mk741 - he clearly said it so he would get more press, and well it worked.

    Sunday afternoon

  • lie_emalie

    so cute

    last week

  • Demosthenesiah

    @j0bY Hostage of Love is my favorite song too!

    last month

  • brownieboy

    Why do so many dislike this group? I've forgotten.

    last month

  • mk741

    This band's leader singer actually said he was better than Dylan. Christ, even Liam Gallagher wouldn't say something that retarded.

    last month

  • clenchedteeth

    what a shit band

    last month

  • pawelgryka

    Hey guys, do not be lazy and give us a NEW ALBUM! you are too good to rest on its laures... get back to work! ;)

    December 2011

  • j0bY

    Hostage of Love will always be my favorite. [2]

    November 2011

  • Nai87s

    I love Who Needs Love? and wanna listen to their other songs, which album should I start with?

    November 2011

  • GianluccaF

    They are an 'unknow' band here in my country, but still, I love them <3

    October 2011

  • dimanchik9

    <3

    October 2011

  • tea_racy

    america, north london trash & burberry blue eyes </3

    October 2011

  • megi696

    Somewhere else <3

    September 2011

  • mr_stooge

    редкостное говно

    September 2011

  • A1enochka

    ♥

    September 2011

  • NoWowNoMore

    wire to wire <3

    August 2011

  • MaskedMokona

    America and In The Morning are probably the most chillest songs of all time.

    August 2011

  • groupies_1234

    Hostage of Love will always be my favorite.

    August 2011

  • Established1993

    "If Razorlight were a line graph, it'd go from the top left down to the bottom right" What are the axis labels? Top-left to bottom right is completely useless information, gawd!

    August 2011
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