Love Is Only a Feeling
The Darkness · 2004
10 min · 3 tracks · hard rock
A flamboyant fusion of glam rock exuberance and hard-hitting anthems that revels in both nostalgia and theatricality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is Only a Feeling — This title track captures the essence of the band's glam rock flair with its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation, making it an anthem of love and nostalgia.
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Planning Permission — With its humorous take on bureaucratic struggles, this track showcases the band's knack for blending clever lyrics with infectious melodies, representing their playful side.
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Curse of the Tollund Man — This song stands out for its storytelling approach, intertwining history with personal reflection, illustrating the band's ability to craft engaging narratives within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong melodies and energetic performances but lacks full cohesion across its brief runtime.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a soaring guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, followed by anthemic choruses that invite sing-alongs.
- The second track features a more subdued tempo and intricate guitar work, contrasting with the opener's exuberance.
- The final track employs a narrative structure, using storytelling elements in its lyrics and arrangement to create a distinct atmosphere.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single helped solidify The Darkness's reputation in the early 2000s rock scene.
- Themes
- glam rock nostalgia· bureaucratic absurdity· historical storytelling
- Career context
- Released as part of The Darkness's debut album, 'Permission to Land', this track marked their rise to fame in 2003. By 2004, the band was solidifying their reputation with energetic performances and a unique sound that blended classic rock influences with a modern twist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· Electric Six· Steel Panther
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Is Only a Feeling 4:22
- 2 Planning Permission 2:29
- 3 Curse of the Tollund Man 3:08
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