Darkness man records solo LP

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by DiS News [Edit this content] ▾ 16 comments 12:13 April 28th, 2005

In something of a what-the-heck-went-on-here event, red top rag, The Sun, claims that The Darkness' frontman, Justin Hawkins is to release a solo record in June called 'British Wail'. Obviously, this smells like pants, so despite Justin's quotes of "It's a lot less rock that the band stuff. There's a lot more synths. I suppose you could call it luxurious rock.", we actually, ACTUALLY rang up a record company to ask for ourselves...

And lo, the nice man from Atlantic Records said: "Well, it's not nonsense - but it's not necessarily true. He's had the record from the start, but he definitely won't be releasing it until after the second Darkness album". On the new record from Hawkins and co, it appears that the band are at the closing stages of recording and are in the process of laying down vocals. Given notions of mixing and all that stuff, an Autumn release seems quite feasible...

Another news crisis halted by quality DiS journalism.

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Darkness man records solo LP

Lord help us all.. run, run to the hills!

marcofella | 28 Apr '05, 12:28 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

Oh dear.

bobbygeorge | 28 Apr '05, 12:33 | X | Reply

Re: Darkness man records solo LP

who really cares about these losers?

trident @marcofella | 28 Apr '05, 12:33 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

we should do spread betting on how long it takes to reach the bargain bins

darkpigeon | 28 Apr '05, 12:37 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

the sad thing is though, it won't end up in the bargin bin, it'll more than likely fly off the shelves, only further supporting the claim that the record buying public shouldn't be allowed to have a bank account without first reciting all the Fall's albums. Chronologically.

mooseman | 28 Apr '05, 12:58 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

I really didn't think the Paramount channel would spring for series two.

Ed_Thefallingleaves | 28 Apr '05, 13:06 | X | Reply

Re: Darkness man records solo LP

I think you've just explained why I like The Darkness.

Damian @mooseman | 28 Apr '05, 13:38 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

Wow the darkness I really love them! Ther r so deep you know? It's brilliant that people like justin can still have a say in this world with the heady punk he plays. His solo stuff is going to have the audacity of Kiss in the early days with the lyrical brilliance of the seahorses. Forget rooster these guys can really rock!

marr_is_god | 28 Apr '05, 13:59 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

hawkins thinks he is freddie mercury and look at his solo albums

congaeel | 28 Apr '05, 14:32 | X | Reply

Darkness man records solo LP

Bah. The Darkness are just entertainment. I don't mind if people actively dislike them, but I just get the feeling there's a lot of looking-over-the-shoulder-to-make-sure-your-credibility-remains-intact-with-your-equally-sheltered-peers going on here.

"I Believe In A Thing Called Love" is a great pop song.

Word. Or something.

Damian | 28 Apr '05, 14:42 | X | Reply