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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 08/22/2006
Picking up where they left off with 2004's platinum-selling
Up All Night, London's
Razorlight pack a solid
alt rock punch on their self-titled sophomore effort.
Johnny Borrell (vocals/guitar)
Björn Åquen (guitar),
Carl Dalemo (bass), and
Andy Burrows (drums) join producer
Chris E. Thomas (
the Sex Pistols,
Pink Floyd,
Roxy Music) for these 12 tracks, and together they've turned
Razorlight's party
rock sound into something more playful and sharp.
Razorlight will no longer tolerate being lumped in with the likes of
the Kaiser Chiefs,
Snow Patrol, and
Keane, for the ambitious quartet combines elements of '60s
pop,
Motown, and
Brit-pop for an overall clean performance. Vibrant harmonies, bright, lively musicianship and
Borrell's
Neil Finn-like vocals carry the weight of
Razorlight, and songs such as
"Hold On," "In the Morning," and
"Pop Song 2006" highlight
Razorlight's youthful, carefree presence. What makes
Razorlight a personable band is that they find the balance between sincerity and seriousness. They make honest
indie rock for those looking for a solid, good song. There's no frills, no fancy production, just the purity of these songs. That combination, however, might be a bit monotonous for those looking for their next fix of
Bloc Party and
Franz Ferdinand.
~MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
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