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THE REVIEW
Why pick on the Darkness? Because I hate them! Why review "Permission To Land"? To try to convince the few who haven't fallen for the Darkness-mania to not enter the tunnel... and also to try to convert those who believe the Darkness are the new rock phenomenon... OPEN YOUR EYES!!!
This bunch of failures makes terrible music, or rather it would be better to say they "imitate" the great music of the past but do it poorly: they don't know how to play! Kurt Cobain would sound better with a right-handed guitar tuned badly that's on fire! As soon as the CD starts, you already tense up with anger: Zeppelin-like riffs and the voice of this half-talent imitating a 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!!!
Throughout the duration, we are faced with shameless plagiarisms and pointless tributes, starting with the titles! How can a Queen fan not get pissed off after noticing that "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" (which is light years away from "Crazy Little Thing Called Love") is a tremendous flop? And then "Black Shuck"... brrr it gives me the chills! And all those falsettos made just because otherwise, the songs would be even more monotonous and ugly!
And outside the musical realm? These idiots think they are sacred monsters, criticizing everyone without realizing that they are one of the many ruins of rock... in short, can I give them a score lower than zero?
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This review harshly criticizes The Darkness' album 'Permission To Land,' labeling it a poor imitation of classic rock. The author mocks the band's musical skills, falsetto use, and unoriginality. The review expresses frustration with the band's perceived arrogance and considers their music to lack authenticity and quality.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
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By Sallu
The high notes then hit you, the effect they create contrasting with the solid riffs of the guitars is beautiful.
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.
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 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.
