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The Darkness is a British rock band that formed in Lowestoft, England in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, lead guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums, backing vocals).
Hawkins later claimed he used his earnings from a popular commercial he wrote and sang for Ikea in 2000 to fund the Darkness' debut album. Hawkins has been praised for his musical abilities, particularly his voice which spans five octaves. The Darkness
- I Believe In A Thing Called Love (single, 2002) Justin’s life changed, irreversibly and forever, in 2003 when this track became one of the most instantly recognised songs recorded by any artist in decades.
- Growing On Me (Permission To Land, 2003) Out of nowhere – or Lowestoft to be precise – The Darkness’s debut album Permission To Land sold millions. This was its breakthrough single and video – but was it really about STIs?
- Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) (single, 2003) The Darkness almost topped the chart with this, er, seminal Yuletide classic. “After an intense year we were actually taking some time out, but then we were summoned back to do promotional work because in the midweek chart our song was Number One.
- One Way Ticket (One Way Ticket… To Hell And Back, 2005) There was only one way The Darkness were going to tackle ‘difficult second album syndrome’ – by going big.
This article takes a deep dive into the band’s 23-year history, and using a mixture of commercial success, fan opinion, and personal opinion, we’ll be taking a look at the 10 best The Darkness songs of all time.
Despite the fact it’s been 13 years since the band released their most famous song, both the tune’s catchy hook and classic rock-style music video are still fresh in our minds.
Nov 27, 2021 · In just 12 months, they'd released their debut album, performed at Glastonbury and headlined the Reading and Leeds Festival. The band, spearheaded by brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins, released their debut album, Permission to Land, on July 7, 2003, to widespread critical acclaim.
May 18, 2012 · The Dark Day, as it's become known, took place on May 19, 1780 in New England and parts of eastern Canada. For the past 232 years historians and scientists have argued over...
