released Moving to New York

In January 2007, the band released a second limited edition 7″ on KIDS called Moving to New York (again featuring a second sleeve, this time in the style of a suitcase), then in May that year they released a third single on KIDS entitled ” Backfire at the Disco “, which reached No. 35 on the UK Singles Chart . This was followed by the band’s first full single after signing to 14th Floor Records, ” Kill the Director “, in late July. Their debut album, A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation , coincided with the release of ” Let’s Dance to Joy Division ” (widely regarded as the band’s signature song ) in October 2007 and peaked at No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart. It was followed by a European tour ending with a Thanksgiving party at Liverpool Academy .