In early 2006, Morning Runner embarked on an extensive three-month headline tour of the UK to promote the release of their debut album. In February, they released the single "Burning Benches", which broke the band into the top 20 of the official UK Singles Chart, as well as being made single of the week by Steve Lamacq, Scott Mills, and Colin and Edith on BBC Radio 1. Their debut album, "Wilderness Is Paradise Now", was released shortly afterwards on 6 March 2006, and despite failing to make a significant impact commercially, it was generally critically well received.