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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.
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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Demosthenesiah wrote:
@j0bY Hostage of Love is my favorite song too!
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brownieboy wrote:
Why do so many dislike this group? I've forgotten.
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mk741 wrote:
This band's leader singer actually said he was better than Dylan. Christ, even Liam Gallagher wouldn't say something that retarded.
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clenchedteeth wrote:
what a shit band
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pawelgryka wrote:
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! ;)
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j0bY wrote:
Hostage of Love will always be my favorite. [2]
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Nai87s wrote:
I love Who Needs Love? and wanna listen to their other songs, which album should I start with?
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GianluccaF wrote:
They are an 'unknow' band here in my country, but still, I love them <3
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dimanchik9 wrote:
<3
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tea_racy wrote:
america, north london trash & burberry blue eyes </3
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megi696 wrote:
Somewhere else <3
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mr_stooge wrote:
редкостное говно
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A1enochka wrote:
♥
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NoWowNoMore wrote:
wire to wire <3
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MaskedMokona wrote:
America and In The Morning are probably the most chillest songs of all time.
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groupies_1234 wrote:
Hostage of Love will always be my favorite.
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Established1993 wrote:
"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!
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shapedboox wrote:
Golden touch ! <3333333
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RustoSalli wrote:
60 Thompson<3
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hallofmirrors wrote:
America is possibly the worst song of all time.
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