Details: CD reissue. The Back Room is the debut studio album by British post-punk band Editors, released in 2005. It entered the UK Albums Chart at #13 before peaking at #2. It was produced by Jim Abbiss. The album was nominated for the 2006 Mercury Prize. Editors formed in 2002 in Birmingham. Editors have so far released two platinum studio albums, and six in total, with several million combined sales. Alongside their critical acclaim and strong success in the charts, Editors has consistently enjoyed sold-out tours and numerous headlining festival slots. Their brand of dark indie rock is commonly compared to the sound of bands such as Echo & the Bunnymen, Joy Division, Interpol, The Chameleons and U2.