Razorlight

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Formed 2002.

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Biography

Razorlight was a British based indie rock band formed in 2002 by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Johnny Borrell. The band are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second. Along with Borrell, the current lineup of the band consisted of drummer David 'Skully' Sullivan Kaplan, bass player Freddie Stitz and lead guitarist Gus Robertson. As of 2013, the band is on hiatus

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Razorlight unveil new line-up

    Thu 27 Jan 2011 09:36

    Singer Johnny Borrell is the only original member of the group as he announces a new...

  2. Razorlight's Borrell 'Back to Dalston'

    Wed 29 Sep 2010 17:44

    Frontman of the number one selling group talks shop at Oxfam

  3. Razorlight's drummer quits

    Fri 6 Mar 2009 10:21

    Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows is quitting the band to 'pursue other musical...

Latest Blog Posts

Blogs from the BBC

  1. Razorlight - 'Wire To Wire'

    Tue 21 Oct 2008 09:00 We are all reasonable people, aren't we? Slow to anger, quick to forgive, all that... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. Slipway Fires 2008

    Review of Slipway Fires

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    Slipway Fires might just be the most hilarious album you'll hear all year.

  2. Razorlight 2006

    Review of Razorlight

    Reviewed by Richard Banks

    This is a surprisingly mellow record, considering what came before. The raucous power...

  3. Up All Night 2004

    Review of Up All Night

    Reviewed by Richard Banks

    With a debut this good, Razorlight are a band that deserve to do very, very well.

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  1. America

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  4. Before I Fall To Pieces

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  5. Golden Touch

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