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THE REVIEW
In their filthy crudeness, they're not bad. I swear. These four guys rock. "Permission To Land," even the album title is a program in itself, then the song titles... but that's not the point. The point is that this album is good.
The riffs are inspired by Led Zeppelin, Queen, and those mythical '70s from Almost Famous. Yes, it feels like going back in time, all that's missing is having the vinyl...
The album starts, and you already feel your blood boiling, it grabs you. The high notes then hit you, the effect they create contrasting with the solid riffs of the guitars is beautiful, the bass does little to nothing, but the drums well support the ensemble.
They're not this big novelty, agreed, but their work is more than appreciable; in their own way, they show you things with simplicity and clarity, they entertain you, they make you unwind. Sure, but a great album should talk about issues, about feelings, it should get to the point; it seems incredible to say looking at their clothes, their attitudes, their video, but The Darkness talk about all there is to talk about, they tell stories of love, of issues tied to everyday life, about everything, and they do it naturally.
Their simplistic way of seeing reality is striking, made of unpredictable effects, of paradoxical situations, everything is out of control, so might as well be carried away by the current.
After all, I believe that each of us believes in a thing called love.
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Summary by Bot
The Darkness' Permission To Land delivers a powerful, nostalgic rock experience with inspired riffs reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and Queen. The album combines strong vocals and solid instrumentation to create an engaging listening journey. Though not a major novelty, the band brings clarity and simplicity to their music, touching on relatable themes of love and everyday life naturally. Overall, it is a great album that entertains and connects with its audience.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Darkness
The Darkness are an English hard rock band known for flamboyant classic-rock revivalism, Justin Hawkins’ high-register vocals, and a sound often compared (in reviews) to AC/DC and Queen. Their debut “Permission to Land” (2003) broke through in the UK, followed by “One Way Ticket to Hell... And Back” with production by Roy Thomas Baker; later post-reunion albums discussed here include “Pinewood Smile” and “Easter Is Cancelled.”17 Reviews
Other reviews
By airbag
This album is simply banal and low-level; it owes its success more to the gaudy costumes and entertaining live performances than to real musical substance.
If it were possible to give a score lower than 0, I would do so without hesitation but, unfortunately, I am forced to a 'diplomatic' score.
By ste84
Kurt Cobain would sound better with a right-handed guitar tuned badly that’s on fire!
Freddy Mercury who, after listening to this atrocity, surely turned off the stereo and went to roll over in his grave (R.I.P.)... my God how they irritate!!!
By trix
The combination of lead singer Justin Hawkins' high-pitched voice and their clothing style... make this band unique and distinctive.
'Permission to Land' is an album that really deserves to be listened to, both by the younger crowd and by big rock listeners.
By Starblazer
Riffs at max volume, omnipresent electric guitar, bloody catchy melodies.
For me all that matters is the impact and the emotion, and Justin Hawkins and his gang have given me plenty of emotions.
