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I believe in a thing called ROCK!
By ELB | December 22, 2003
I’m no good at finding my own music. I rely on recommendations from others or I just listen to REO Speedwagon and wonder why they’re so maligned because they fucking rock. Seriously, I dare you to listed to Take it on the Run come away without a blistered face. It can’t be done.
Anyway, when my sister suggested that I check out The Darkness I was all for it. God knows I love hair metal and the mere notion of Nuevo Hair Metal sets my palms to tinglin’. Little did I know that my life would change forever. Some naysayers accuse the Darkness of not taking themselves seriously, which, I guess means they aren’t worthy of snobby accolades and shit like that. Well I think that’s garbage and I’ll tell you why. Despite the fact that one particular Darkness video features a pterodactyl humping a space ship thus resulting in the birth of the band, their music kicks ass. Far more ass than KISS ever kicked that’s for sure, and they’re worthy of rock adoration. Allegedly.
I’ve never been a fan of meaningful music. My favorite Vietnam protest song is that one about “Be the first one on your block to have your boy come home in a box.” Some might say that’s crass. I say it rocks. You be the judge. The Darkness manage to wholly bring the rock, but they also manage to bring plunge-chested jumpsuits, spaceships, an octopus attack, guitars that shoot lasers, and a love song that specifically mentions needlework as an extracurricular activity. I think I might’ve found my new religion and, in the words of my illustrious husband, I’m gearing up for RagnaRAWK!
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