Permission to Land
The Darkness · 2003
38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam rock
A flamboyant explosion of glam rock energy wrapped in catchy hooks and over-the-top theatrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening bursts energetic mood boosts catchy hooks and melodies
- Context
- Released on July 7, 2003, 'Permission to Land' marked The Darkness's debut album, emerging during a revitalization of glam rock. The band quickly gained attention for their theatrical performances and distinctive sound, positioning themselves as key players in the early 2000s rock revival.
- If you like
- hard rock, glam rock
Permission to Land is an album by The Darkness, released in 2003. A flamboyant explosion of glam rock energy wrapped in catchy hooks and over-the-top theatrics. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and receiving critical acclaim for its exuberant style. Its lead single, 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love,' became an anthem of the era, praised for its retro sound and high-energy performance, solidifying The Darkness's place in early 2000s rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Permission to Land sound like?
A flamboyant explosion of glam rock energy wrapped in catchy hooks and over-the-top theatrics. Rooted in hard rock and glam rock.
What makes Permission to Land by The Darkness notable?
The album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and receiving critical acclaim for its exuberant style. Its lead single, 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love,' became an anthem of the era, praised for its retro sound and high-energy performance, solidifying The Darkness's place in early 2000s rock history. Released on July 7, 2003, 'Permission to Land' marked The Darkness's debut album, emerging during a revitalization of glam rock. The band quickly gained attention for their theatrical performances and distinctive sound, positioning themselves as key players in the early 2000s rock revival.
Who is Permission to Land for?
Permission to Land works well if you're into quick, punchy listening bursts, energetic mood boosts and catchy hooks and melodies.
How many songs are on Permission to Land?
Permission to Land has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Shuck 3:22
- 2 Get Your Hands Off My Woman Standout 2:46
- 3 Growing on Me Standout 3:31
- 4 I Believe in a Thing Called Love Standout 3:36
- 5 Love Is Only a Feeling 4:20
- 6 Givin’ Up 3:34
- 7 Stuck in a Rut 3:18
- 8 Friday Night 2:55
- 9 Love on the Rocks With No Ice 5:56
- 10 Holding My Own 4:57
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