Razorlight "America"

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(RRAdds) It went for adds at Triple A on May 7.

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Week Of: May 7, 2007

It is easy to lump all bands from England together, but closer inspection reveals that most have a unique and inspired approach. This is certainly the fact with London-based Razorlight.

Forming in 2002, vocalist Johnny Borell, guitarist Bjorn Agren, bassist Carl Dalemo and drummer Andy Burrows wasted little time in gaining a solid following in the U.K. and, by 2004, had released their debut album, "Up All Night." When it was all said and done, the album had sold over a million copies at home and launched the band on an international career that also included radio and sales success in the U.S.

They have now released their eponymous sophomore effort to critical praise and fan anticipation. The project features "America," which spotlights Razorlight's fresh, straightforward, no-frills musical approach.

Razorlight have one gig in the U.S in New York on May 10, and then they will be honoring spring and summer performance commitments throughout Europe. Look for them to return to the States later this year.

- John Schoenberger
Radio & Records

[WotUNeed]

I really like this song but I couldn't really see U.S. radio doing much with it. Shame.

[Felicia]

Great song!