Easter Is Cancelled
The Darkness · 2019
53 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A flamboyant blend of glam rock and hard-hitting riffs that channels both humor and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Easter Is Cancelled — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential reflection and societal commentary through a dynamic blend of humor and emotional weight.
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Rock and Roll Deserves to Die Start here — This opening track sets a defiant tone with its sharp lyrics critiquing the state of rock music, blending catchy hooks with biting satire.
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How Can I Lose Your Love — A heartfelt ballad that showcases Justin Hawkins's vocal range, the song juxtaposes vulnerability with powerful instrumentation, highlighting emotional nuance in a rock context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with thoughtful lyrics, showcasing a solid evolution in The Darkness's sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their anthemic quality.
- The title track 'Easter Is Cancelled' stands out with its orchestral arrangement, contrasting sharply with the heavier rock sound of preceding tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid theatrical performance styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases the band's evolution and continued vitality in songwriting.
- Themes
- societal critique· rock music satire
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Easter Is Cancelled marked The Darkness's fifth studio album, following their 2015 record Last of Our Kind. At this stage in their career, the band was navigating a revitalization after earlier commercial struggles, seeking to reclaim their distinctive sound while addressing contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· Electric Six· Steel Panther
Tracklist
- 1 Rock and Roll Deserves to Die Start here 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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