the waifs fourth album, "up all night", was released in january 2003 and debuted at no. 3. it was produced by the waifs, chris thompson, steven schram. for the album and subsequent touring, ben franz played bass guitar and double bass, and dobro on the title track. the album was certified gold four weeks after release, went platinum in october 2003 and double platinum in february 2004. the "lighthouse" ep was released in april 2003, which was their second top 50 single.