Guillotine is the debut studio album by the Australian indie rock band British India, released on 30 June 2007 in Australia and New Zealand by the independent record label Flashpoint Music and distributed by Shock Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at Flashpoint Studios in Surry Hills, Sydney, owned by legendary Australian musician and songwriter, Harry Vanda.[1] The critically acclaimed album was supported by three singles; "Black & White Radio", "Tie Up My Hands" and "Run the Red Light". Each single was released with its own music video, showcasing the band's aesthetic and providing a visual representation of the album's core themes.
Guillotine was a commercial success among fans, critics and industry associations alike, selling 20,000 copies and earning the band multiple nominations and awards for their work.[2] The album received a considerable amount of airtime from the Australian youth-focused radio station Triple J, being selected as the programs 'Feature Album' for the whole week following its release.[3] Due to this consistent support, Guillotine peaked at #4 on the AIR Charts for the month of July. In December 2007, British India's critically acclaimed debut album won 'Best Independent Artist' at the AIR Awards,[4] becoming the bands first official industry award. Later that month, Guillotine was nominated for 'Australian Album of the Year' at the J Awards.[5]
