Growing on Me
The Darkness · 2003
10 min · 3 tracks · hard rock
A flamboyant blend of glam rock swagger and hard rock energy, bursting with catchy hooks and exuberant guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Growing on Me — The title track captures the essence of The Darkness’s sound with its infectious chorus and dynamic instrumentation, exemplifying their glam rock influences.
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How Dare You Call This Love? — This track features a blend of wit and emotional depth, showcasing Justin Hawkins' vocal range while maintaining an upbeat tempo that keeps listeners engaged.
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Bareback — With its punchy rhythm and clever lyrics, 'Bareback' demonstrates the band's ability to merge humor with hard-hitting rock, making it a standout track on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The record showcases strong hooks and flamboyant performances, characteristic of early 2000s glam rock.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a high-energy guitar riff that sets a lively tone, followed by verses that maintain a driving rhythm.
- Each song features prominent vocal harmonies, with the lead singer frequently employing falsetto to enhance the glam rock aesthetic.
- The final track shifts to a slower tempo, creating a contrast with the preceding songs and allowing for a more reflective moment.
- 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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5/10
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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Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified The Darkness's prominence after their debut, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- glam rock revival· flamboyant swagger· humorous heartbreak
- Career context
- Released on June 16, 2003, 'Growing on Me' was the second album by The Darkness, following their breakthrough debut 'Permission to Land.' At this point in their career, the band was riding high from the success of their debut, which had earned them significant media attention and commercial success, setting the stage for this follow-up.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· Electric Six· Steel Panther
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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How Dare You Call This Love?
The bridge shifts perspective as the singer confronts misunderstandings in a relationship directly, heightening emotional intensity.
By changing the tone from playful to confrontational here, it emphasizes the complexity of love amidst lightheartedness.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Growing on Me 3:32
- 2 How Dare You Call This Love? 3:51
- 3 Bareback 3:06
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