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Easter Is Cancelled

The Darkness · 2019

53 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · glam rock

A flamboyant fusion of glam rock and hard-hitting riffs, wrapped in theatrical storytelling and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • theatrical storytelling with flair
  • an anthem for celebration
  • flamboyant riffs that energize

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid theatrical performance styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Easter Is Cancelled' is The Darkness's fifth studio album, marking their first full-length release since the lineup change that saw bassist Frankie Poullain rejoin. This album follows a period of fluctuating commercial success and reflects the band's commitment to both their classic sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Queen· Electric Six· Steel Panther

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rock and Roll Deserves to Die 5:24
  • 2 How Can I Lose Your Love 3:02
  • 3 Live 'til I Die 3:32
  • 4 Heart Explodes 3:47
  • 5 Deck Chair 2:24
  • 6 Easter Is Cancelled 4:18
  • 7 Heavy Metal Lover 4:41
  • 8 In Another Life 4:01
  • 9 Choke on It 3:21
  • 10 We Are the Guitar Men 4:21
  • 11 Laylow 3:23
  • 12 Different Eyes 2:51
  • 13 Confirmation Bias 4:35
  • 14 Sutton Hoo 3:27

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