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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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…
