The Routine is the debut studio album by the American alternative metal band Hotwire.

Produced by Matt Hyde, it was released on June 3, 2003, through RCA Records.

The single "Not Today", was a hit on American rock radio, peaking at No.

40 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

All lyrics are written by Rus Martin; all music is composed by Rus Martin, Gabe Garcia, Chris Strauser, and Brian Borg