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Live at Hammersmith (The Darkness album)

The Darkness · 2018

75 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · glam rock

A high-energy live performance blending theatrical glam rock with anthemic hard rock riffs.

Why this album works

'Live at Hammersmith' is significant for its demonstration of The Darkness's sustained popularity, as it debuted at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was praised for its energetic atmosphere and musicianship, contributing to the band's reputation as one of the most entertaining live acts in rock today.
Best for
high-energy sing-along moments dynamic live performance atmosphere wave-like pacing with peaks
Context
Released in 2018, 'Live at Hammersmith' captures The Darkness at a revitalized moment in their career after reuniting in 2011. This album showcases their enduring appeal and ability to deliver captivating live performances, following their earlier works which had redefined the glam rock revival of the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Iris· Nikolai Noskov· Crush 40

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Open Fire 4:02
  • 2 Love is Only a Feeling Standout 4:16
  • 3 Southern Trains 3:22
  • 4 Black Shuck 3:49
  • 5 One Way Ticket 4:32
  • 6 Givin' Up 3:43
  • 7 All the Pretty Girls 3:16
  • 8 Barbarian 4:17
  • 9 Buccaneers of Hispaniola 4:02
  • 10 Friday Night 2:58
  • 11 Makin' Out 3:37
  • 12 Every Inch of You 3:19
  • 13 Solid Gold 4:39
  • 14 Stuck in a Rut 4:31
  • 15 Get Your Hands off My Woman Standout 3:45
  • 16 Growing on Me 3:55
  • 17 Japanese Prisoner of Love 4:32
  • 18 Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) 4:51
  • 19 I Believe in a Thing Called Love Standout 4:17

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