Writing of
Red Light Fever began when lead vocalist
Justin Hawkins left
The Darkness. Several demos were leaked onto the internet mid-2007, leading many people to believe he was releasing a solo album; however, in August 2008 it was announced that Hawkins had formed a new band. In January 2009, it was announced via the band's
MySpace page that the debut album would be released in Europe on 9 February. Songs featured on the album include, "Whichever Way You Want to Give It", "You Can't Hurt Me Anymore", "Gay in the 80s", the download-only single "Trojan Guitar" and Christmas 'super-smash' "I've Met Jesus". Promotional song "Heroes" was not included on the album. Other songs on the album include; "Chickens", "Prima Donna" and "Cocktails", their first major single release. Every track on the record was scored, performed and recorded by Hawkins. The album was mastered by
Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering. Chas Bayfield, formerly of E-Wing, Team Pig and The International Christian Playboys, co-wrote lyrics to the tracks "Cocktails", "Gay in the 80s" and "I've Met Jesus". Hawkins'
Eurovision collaborator
Beverlei Brown appears on the track "Ashamed". ==Track listing==