Ready for the Weekend

Ready for the Weekend is the second studio album by Calvin Harris, released in August 2009 on Columbia Records and self-produced by Calvin Harris. The album marked a significant leap in production sophistication, moving toward polished house and electropop while retaining the wit and catchiness of his debut. The title track reached number one in the UK and established Harris as a serious commercial force beyond the novelty of his first album. 'I'm Not Alone,' a grinding synth-heavy dance track, demonstrated his ability to craft music with genuine dancefloor potency alongside radio-friendly pop hooks. Ready for the Weekend was a strong consolidation of Harris's commercial position in British pop and laid the groundwork for the international breakthrough that would follow with 18 Months.