March 17, 2004
The Darkness
It's The Darkness' debut album "Permission To Land" that keeps my iPod's hard disk busy at the moment. Although you hardly ever found me browsing shelves in HMV's Hard Rock or heavy section, this album is certainly "growing on me".
The released singles so far seem to suggest that the band opted for the mainstream approach. However if you give the whole album a go you'll be up for a surprise: Intelligent, straightforward heavy rock with non-compromising guitars is what I would call it in my no-mans-land music knowledge.
What appeals me the most to The Darkness right now is their no-nonsense approach to music and the way how they simply present themselves. In a weird way, Justin Hawkin's music and lyrics remind me of those of ABC in the eighties. Well crafted soap bubbles that seem to come with a washing label at the back of the sleeve but at the same time suggest hidden depth to you.
Posted by Michael at March 17, 2004 12:38 AM