# I attack The Darkness! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 19, 2003, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053 "2003-12-19T21:37:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![SpartanDC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@SpartanDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpartanDC)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2003, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/21 "2003-12-21T19:42:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Small Clanger \* > \*_They’re the ultimate tribute band (try to name a classic rock band they don’t owe something to). But hell they’re more fun than Kylie (or Korn come to that). I guess they will piss off all the nu-metal heads who think rock music has to mean something_, preferably something _angry_. > \*like, have a message, man. \*\* This is probably the problem many people have with rock today in the post-grunge era. Post-grunge rock is SOOO serious and takes itself way too seriously, as well. I guess you can blame Pearl Jam for this, even though I hold them in high regard. But all the “bland-rock” bands that have come after them just don’t sound like they’re having fun. In fact, their lead singers often sound like they’re popping a squat while singing. Creed, obviously, is the worst offender. Maybe that’s why a lot of people are embracing a band like The Darkness, including people who like a lot of critically-praised, obscure, or indie music. I know that’s why I like them. When I want to have that transcendant, mind-expanding, thought-provoking musical experience, I’ll listen to Radiohead (which I do. a lot.). But when I want something fun to play while I’m, I dunno, folding laundry or whatever, The Darkness suits me just fine. And I know if I had a car, it’d be _awesome_ driving music. ---
**Author:** ![Dawne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Dawne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dawne)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2003, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/22 "2003-12-21T20:13:02Z")
I love the darkness! Are they actually number one now (in England) or has Gary Jules beaten them? It says something different everywhere i look (which i admit is only two places. I don’t want to know _that_ much). ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2003, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/23 "2003-12-21T21:48:26Z")
I think “Mad World” has edged out The Darkness in the final count for the Xmas #1. Which is fine by me (although I was kind of annoyed that Avid Merrion’s “Proper Crimbo” wasn’t in the running). Just as long as none of the Pop Idol people got it. ---
**Author:** ![Dawne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Dawne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dawne)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2003, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/24 "2003-12-21T21:59:49Z")
I couldn’t agree more. ---
**Author:** ![Dryga\_Yes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@Dryga\_Yes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dryga_Yes)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2003, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/25 "2003-12-21T23:36:38Z")
Being fun and ironic does NOT compensate for making awful music. ---
**Author:** ![Stover9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Stover9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stover9)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2003, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/26 "2003-12-22T01:48:40Z")
I saw the video on M2 (on the spaceship). . .I found myself watching it with a smile on my face. If that’s what they were going for, then I think they succeeded. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Elvis_Rojo)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2003, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/27 "2003-12-22T13:47:43Z")
I remember hearing them on the radio and thinking they suck. Then I saw the video and realized how great these guys are. They’re not necessarily a joke band, but they are having a lot of fun with it, and I really respect that. Too many people take themselves seriously, that it’s nice to see some people getting out and doing things like this with the whole spirit of their venture being to be silly and goofy and to just enjoy it. It’s like watching a really bad movie, where everyone involved knows it’s a bad movie, and doesn’t try to make it anything but something to have fun with (like **Dude, Where’s My Car** or **Jason X** ). Sure, the music sucks, but that’s kinda the point, and they know it. That’s what makes them great, and not just another shitty band. ---
**Author:** ![sturmhauke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2003, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/28 "2003-12-22T20:00:41Z")
I remember hearing them on the radio and thinking they suck. Then I saw the video and realized just how much they suck. I don’t have anything against silly and goofy, but they still suck. ---
**Author:** ![Spurious\_George](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@Spurious\_George](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spurious_George)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2003, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/29 "2003-12-22T20:12:44Z")
I think what we have here is a dictionary example of “you’re gonna really love it or really hate it”. There’s a lot of strong feelings with not much middle ground. ---
**Author:** ![Peach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/67e7ee/32.png) [@Peach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peach)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2003, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/30 "2003-12-22T20:31:19Z")
to all the nay-sayers out there - listen to ‘Get Your Hands off My Woman Motherfucker’ Now THAT’S a great song! ---
**Author:** ![Ms2001](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ms2001/32/18463_2.png) [@Ms2001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms2001)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2003, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/31 "2003-12-23T00:05:44Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by sturmhauke \* > \*\*So what is this band The Rapture that even you Darkness fans hate? I’ve never heard of them. \*\* HOUSE OF! JEALOUS LOVERS! ONE HAND! TIES THE OTHER! ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2003, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/32 "2003-12-23T03:10:26Z")
Oh christ, that song? I found myself kinda groovin along with that guitar part from “house of the jealous lovers” (don’t know if thats the song title, and honestly don’t give even one fraction of a shit). Then the vocals started. Holy crap, BADBADBAD. ---
**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2003, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/33 "2003-12-23T03:14:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tracer \* > \*\*I thought y’all were referring to a sentence in [this .mp3 file about Dungeons and Dragons](http://www.dutchtop40.net/display/1515/The_dead_alewives_Dungeons_and_dragons). > > (Warning: the page linked to above will try to open about a zillion pop-up ad pages) \*\* Hehehe, I find that audio extremely funny…😃 I’ve got part two, but I can’t seem to find it linked anywhere. Incidentally, my favorite D&D Deadalewives bit is the one [involving Final Fantasy cartoons…](http://www.cliveblackledge.com/8bit/8bitDandD.html) ---
**Author:** ![Jurph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/50afbb/32.png) [@Jurph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jurph)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2003, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053/34 "2003-12-24T04:03:18Z")
Am I the only person who thought this thread was going to be about Ortho “The Darkness” Stice? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-attack-the-darkness/220053.md?page=1)