What makes In the Morning by Razorlight notable?

This album helped solidify Razorlight's place in the early 2000s British rock revival, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. The title track, 'In the Morning,' became a staple of their live performances and received widespread radio play, further enhancing their visibility during a competitive musical landscape. In the Morning is Razorlight's second studio album, following their self-titled debut released in 2004. By this point, the band had gained significant attention in the UK indie scene, establishing themselves as a prominent act with a growing fanbase and critical acclaim.

How many songs are on In the Morning?

In the Morning has 3 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

In the Morning

Razorlight · 2006

8 min · 3 tracks · indie rock

Bright guitar hooks and vibrant rhythms create an infectious pop energy that propels Razorlight's distinctively British indie rock sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In the Morning — The title track stands out for its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, encapsulating the band's youthful exuberance and lyrical exploration of hope and new beginnings.
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Doctor, Doctor — This track showcases a more reflective side of Razorlight, blending earnest lyrics with an engaging melody that highlights their knack for storytelling.
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What’s It All About? — At just over a minute long, this interlude offers a poignant moment of introspection amidst the album's lively energy, contrasting the other tracks effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Lowland

Higher than 3% of albums we've rated

A tightly constructed, hook-led title track carries the release; the two B-sides make the package feel like a single with extras, not a self-contained sequence.

What we noticed

The title track leads with a bright, repeating guitar figure over a brisk beat, then opens into a broader, more emphatic chorus.
The three-track sequence puts the main song first and follows it with two B-sides, so the remaining tracks function as supplements rather than a developing arc.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Razorlight's place in the UK indie scene after their debut.
Career context: In the Morning is Razorlight's second studio album, following their self-titled debut released in 2004. By this point, the band had gained significant attention in the UK indie scene, establishing themselves as a prominent act with a growing fanbase and critical acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors: The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand· Bloc Party