I find them nothing like Tenacious D but listen to Black Shuck and in the part where Justin is saying, "And his eyes!" and "As the flaming priest" sound a bit like Jack Black. Which is funny cus the title has "Black" in it....ha...ha...bad joke.
The guy who said they're one-hit wonders is right, unfortunately -- no matter how many thumbs-down you give him. The difference between them and Aerosmith and ACDC is that The Darkness are NOT going to be one of the "biggest selling acts" 20 years from now.
I like their tunes, but it's all recycled cock rock. Plus, their videos were all campy as hell, prohibiting anyone from taking them seriously. Again, cool band, cool songs, but I group them with Spinal Tap and Tenacious D.
You are partially right with the "biggest selling act" thing. The truth about this band is that they do a mock version of rock n roll. The band isn't meant to be taken seriously, but it doesn't mean they can't write a good hit. Unfortunately the band is broken up but when they return they bring out some awesome hits. It's not like everyone of there songs is a joke. The truth about the Darkness is that they brought something back that new bands forgot about, rock isn't meant to be serious.
To tell you the truth the I think the Darkness may be the closest to rock than any other new band today. They play simple riffs with solos that make you want to go nuts and air guitar to. Bands like Coldplay, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, etc. are all decent but they aren't rock. They take music TOO seriously, not saying that's bad but it's not like rock n roll. Right now the only good new bands I believe are Muse, The Darkness, The White Stripes, Eagles of Death Metal, and The Horrors. In my opinion.
Tenacious D is self conscious, annoyingly and douchebaggerifically so. Spinal Tap doesn't get the genre specific parody down right. The Darkness make those two look like the pandering cynical fucklechucks they really are --the Hawking bros. have a great attitude and were (and are) out there to pull off THEIR music, which they do with technical brilliance and whimsical satire lyrically. It's quintessentially English, moreover.
Well yes, if one were to venture forth and find themselves a video of the Darkness performing live they would hear how mostgooder his voice sounds....... live
i love the fact that we can sit back and enjoy the encroaching baldness of the singer. check out the bassist and baldy's brother in another interview...how ordinary they are...fing and blinding...and baldy's voice is quite quite weak, the falsetto gets the benefit of studio production on record, but sounds as thin as his forelocks are rapidly becoming.
he is probably i would say totally bald by now...what a mouthy bassist too...how glad are we they dont really feature now...maybe when they do we'll see the same carefull braiding as that guns and roses bald git singer artfully sports now
this band got dissed by liam gallagher :D
nerfgod27 1 year ago
at 1:37 and onwards what are the songs acdc ___ Aerosmith____
thedarknessareawsome 1 year ago
@thedarknessareawsome 1:34
thedarknessareawsome 1 year ago
@thedarknessareawsome the Aerosmith song is Dream On, I dunno bout the AC/DC one sorry
thedarknessareawsome 2 months ago
he's right.
CrunchDrunk 1 year ago
I find them nothing like Tenacious D but listen to Black Shuck and in the part where Justin is saying, "And his eyes!" and "As the flaming priest" sound a bit like Jack Black. Which is funny cus the title has "Black" in it....ha...ha...bad joke.
LuneyTune72 2 years ago
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The guy who said they're one-hit wonders is right, unfortunately -- no matter how many thumbs-down you give him. The difference between them and Aerosmith and ACDC is that The Darkness are NOT going to be one of the "biggest selling acts" 20 years from now.
I like their tunes, but it's all recycled cock rock. Plus, their videos were all campy as hell, prohibiting anyone from taking them seriously. Again, cool band, cool songs, but I group them with Spinal Tap and Tenacious D.
johnnytastetest 3 years ago
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sadly, you are completely right.
jessicaisthebessica 3 years ago
You are partially right with the "biggest selling act" thing. The truth about this band is that they do a mock version of rock n roll. The band isn't meant to be taken seriously, but it doesn't mean they can't write a good hit. Unfortunately the band is broken up but when they return they bring out some awesome hits. It's not like everyone of there songs is a joke. The truth about the Darkness is that they brought something back that new bands forgot about, rock isn't meant to be serious.
LuneyTune72 2 years ago 9
To tell you the truth the I think the Darkness may be the closest to rock than any other new band today. They play simple riffs with solos that make you want to go nuts and air guitar to. Bands like Coldplay, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, etc. are all decent but they aren't rock. They take music TOO seriously, not saying that's bad but it's not like rock n roll. Right now the only good new bands I believe are Muse, The Darkness, The White Stripes, Eagles of Death Metal, and The Horrors. In my opinion.
LuneyTune72 2 years ago 14
Tenacious D is self conscious, annoyingly and douchebaggerifically so. Spinal Tap doesn't get the genre specific parody down right. The Darkness make those two look like the pandering cynical fucklechucks they really are --the Hawking bros. have a great attitude and were (and are) out there to pull off THEIR music, which they do with technical brilliance and whimsical satire lyrically. It's quintessentially English, moreover.
barrywinehousexp 2 years ago
@barrywinehousexp well said man I like the eloquence too (genuinely - no sarcasm meant) and just so you know it's Hawkins not Hawking :)
seanjosephhayes 3 months ago
Ed is so cute!!!! and sexy :-)
RnR1989 3 years ago
Justin and Dan...shiz.
i'd tap that.
1090tiani 3 years ago 2
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one hit wonder
froman46992 3 years ago
these guys are awesome because of how they can dress like the 70's and play the old shit with a new age twist. what are these guys in their 20's?
Deanjunkie666 3 years ago 4
exactly
KurtCobainof21 3 years ago
Mmm... Darkness!
UltraHyperGirl 3 years ago 2
justin hawkins. i would.
MsJustinHawkins 4 years ago 5
and people always called me crazy when i think hes hot.
but cleealy there are other girls who agree wih me lol
jhawklover 3 years ago 6
oh god ya there are. hes dead sexy
jalapenogumball 3 years ago
Is he gay?LOL if he isn't I'll date him!
KatieBugSarah 4 years ago 4
Nope, He's got a Girlfriend! He's totally awesome!
justinhawkinsrocks 4 years ago 6
what video is that will all those girls in bikinis???
Shaboobuhwogan 4 years ago
girls of summer - aerosmith
jhawklover 4 years ago
thanks
Shaboobuhwogan 4 years ago
im sad that the singer left the bad...now the bassist is gonna sing i heard.
hendrixrocks4 4 years ago 3
I suggest you google 'Stone Gods' for the new band. ;)
Zojo666 4 years ago 3
hawkins owns on the les paul.
danfrontman 4 years ago 3
reminds me sooo much of queen
JGirl80s 4 years ago 5
good for them. i respect that and i love justin hawkins.
staybeautiful101 4 years ago 3
good on them they are a awesome band
Dom321123 4 years ago 2
Well yes, if one were to venture forth and find themselves a video of the Darkness performing live they would hear how mostgooder his voice sounds....... live
HokaYona 4 years ago
listen to him live and then make your stupid accusations dueche
RocknRollGeoff 5 years ago 4
simonbath can go die, your a loser
RocknRollGeoff 5 years ago
I remember this interview well....I love Justin hes the most Gorgeous man on the planet!!!
JustinsCake 5 years ago
i love the fact that we can sit back and enjoy the encroaching baldness of the singer. check out the bassist and baldy's brother in another interview...how ordinary they are...fing and blinding...and baldy's voice is quite quite weak, the falsetto gets the benefit of studio production on record, but sounds as thin as his forelocks are rapidly becoming.
simonbath 5 years ago
Oh for goodness sake, cant you be nice?
HairyMuffinMan 4 years ago
he is probably i would say totally bald by now...what a mouthy bassist too...how glad are we they dont really feature now...maybe when they do we'll see the same carefull braiding as that guns and roses bald git singer artfully sports now
simonbath 4 years ago
FYI Justin still has a healthy head of hair, if your gonna make accusations like that you might as well make sure their correct, how about that?
HairyMuffinMan 4 years ago 2
justin is coot-like...check it out check out of cloud cuckoo central...
simonbath 4 years ago
You didnt seem him on the tv a wee while ago?
You'll be able to tell it was him, he had long hair.
You know, just in case your forgot.
HairyMuffinMan 4 years ago