Razorlight
Razorlight (2006)

Razorlight's second album has been hailed in other reviews as "...the best guitar album since Definitely Maybe...", but for me this album cannot be compared because this really isn't a true 'guitar' album, especially when compared to DM. But I'm not saying this isn't a great album, this is a really good follow up to their debut album 'Up All Night' and to me shows a new direction for the band. The songs that this album offers are all really solid, punchy lyrics and catchy riffs, bring together all the quality that the band has to offer.

Stand out tracks would be the first single 'In The Morning' which continues on from Up all Night with the upbeat guitar driven songs more comparable to the likes of 'Stumble and Fall' from their debut. 'Who Needs Love?' is a predominantly piano based track and shows the first signs of the different direction they're going in. 'America' stands out as the potential 'big' single for the band to release, with it being the slow and thoughtful song that will more than likely appeal to the mass audiences. The album also features a reworked version of 'Kirby's House' which is even more poppy than its original version that features on the latest Help: A Day in the Life album.

Overall this is a really great second album from Razorlight, and its going to be a sure hit with fans of the band, and also appealing to new listeners.


+ Review by Ryan

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