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.
Why this album works
'Easter Is Cancelled' received positive reviews from critics, with notable mentions in publications like Kerrang! and Classic Rock. The album showcases a return to form for the band, charting at number 21 on the UK Albums Chart, thus reinforcing their enduring appeal in the glam rock genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs theatrical storytelling with flair an anthem for celebration
- 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
- Iris· Nikolai Noskov· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock and Roll Deserves to Die Standout 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 Standout 4:18
- 7 Heavy Metal Lover Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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