• ' Released: November 1999 • 'Right Here in My Arms' Released: March 2000 • 'Your Sweet Six Six Six' Released: June 2000 • 'Poison Girl' Released: July 2000 • 'Gone with the Sin' Released: October 2000 • ' Released: November 2000 Razorblade Romance is the second studio album by band. Released on 24 January 2000, HIM initially began recording the album with producer, who helmed the group's. These sessions proved unsuccessful, however, and HIM parted ways with Hiilesmaa and recruited, with whom the band relocated to in to begin recording.

Musically, the album featured a sleeker production and a more melodic sound compared to their debut. Heaven Knows The Pretty Reckless Going. The album's lead single ' would prove to be HIM's breakthrough single, reaching number one in Finland and. The song also found its way on to the soundtrack of the 1999 film. Razorblade Romance received mostly positive review from critics, with particular praise being given to the songwriting, while the more polished production received some criticism. The album also charted in six countries, peaking at number one in Finland, Germany and Austria, later going double platinum, triple gold, and gold respectively. Razorblade Romance would also go on to chart in the in January 2004, making it the band's first album to chart in the US.