Razorlight

The Profile

Razorlight are a British indie rock band formed in London in 2002 by singer-guitarist Johnny Borrell. They broke through with the UK No.1 album Razorlight (2006) and the UK No.1 single America, after the debut Up All Night (2004). Later releases include Slipway Fires (2008) and the comeback Olympus Sleeping (2018).

Formed in London in 2002 by Johnny Borrell; appeared at Live 8 in 2005; album Razorlight topped the UK Albums Chart; single America reached UK No.1; studio albums include Up All Night (2004), Razorlight (2006), Slipway Fires (2008), Olympus Sleeping (2018); compilation Razorwhat? The Best Of Razorlight released in 2022.

Five DeBaser reviews trace Razorlight from a punchy debut to a sleeker self‑titled peak, a maligned Slipway Fires, and a tight 2018 comeback. Johnny Borrell’s songwriting gets both flak and praise, with “America” singled out and Up All Night defended as a standout debut. Overall tone: critical but largely positive.