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Old 11-10-2006, 21:33
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Old 11-10-2006, 21:44
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Old 11-10-2006, 22:04
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Old 11-10-2006, 22:54
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Originally Posted by LoveSadieKing05
God sorryyyyy
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Old 11-10-2006, 23:15
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Not surprised, although I think Justin leaving the band is due more to poor album sales, than him not wanting a rock and roll lifestyle.

I thought the band would have had a few more hits before their 15 minutes of fame were up. That whole glam rock gimmick shortened their shelf life.

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Old 11-10-2006, 23:27
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Thank god, I hate the man, lets hope he dont go solo.
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Old 12-10-2006, 00:39
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How amusing!
Thanks for the info!

RE: Vaan, didn't he already have a solo album or something?
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Old 12-10-2006, 01:06
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Old 12-10-2006, 11:03
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i've noticed quite alot of vitriol about this...bit unneccesary i think. can't see why the darkness upset some people so much!

they were good fun for a while but the second album showed they were a bit of a one trick pony. always liked justin though, hope he gets through it OK.
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Old 12-10-2006, 11:52
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One Down, now for the rest of the "band" to decide enough is enough pls.
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Old 12-10-2006, 11:55
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This news has really made my day.

Thanks for sharing. I always disliked The Darkness with a passion. Especially the singer.
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Old 12-10-2006, 13:23
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They were a one trick pony anyway.
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Old 12-10-2006, 14:07
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Good news!

Can't stand the guy or the band - yet another over rated fad from a few years ago. People were acting like they were the second-coming of Queen.
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Old 12-10-2006, 14:17
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Originally Posted by Binyamin
Good news!

Can't stand the guy or the band - yet another over rated fad from a few years ago. People were acting like they were the second-coming of Queen.
I liked them, and no, they weren't the second coming of Queen, they livened up the music scene when we had all this rap crap, and didn't take themselves too seriously.
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Old 12-10-2006, 15:13
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I love The Darkness, I bet most of the people in here couldn't even write a tune let alone the quality rock n' roll songs The Darkness produced.

This news annoys me, just proves that the world is sh*t. Go back to your Pussycat Dolls albums all you haters
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Old 12-10-2006, 16:27
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I like the darkness too, it's a shame he's left. Let's hope the bassist, who is to become vocalist, is a good front person too.
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Old 12-10-2006, 21:23
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I like the Darkness and I like Justin Hawkins. He's a great frontman. I'm really disappointed to hear this.
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Old 12-10-2006, 21:43
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Blimey - that's what happens when the Brits fall over themselves to big up a one album band

I don't hate them, but I did hate the hype around them, never thought they deserved it - the songs were average in my opinion.
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Old 13-10-2006, 09:26
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Originally Posted by FrankieB
I like the Darkness and I like Justin Hawkins. He's a great frontman. I'm really disappointed to hear this.
Same here.

I liked them too and was disappointed when they didn't follow 'Permission to Land' with a better album. 'Love is only a Feeling' was an excellent song and I really expected more from them. I thought it was just a matter of time, but without Justin it won't be the same.

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Old 13-10-2006, 11:49
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Originally Posted by dmuk
I love The Darkness, I bet most of the people in here couldn't even write a tune let alone the quality rock n' roll songs The Darkness produced.

This news annoys me, just proves that the world is sh*t. Go back to your Pussycat Dolls albums all you haters
Why are you assuming that people who don't like The Darkness are Pusscat Dolls fans?

The Darkness were more cheesy than an over ripe lump of stilton.

I like all kinds of rock music from The Who to The Clash to Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Sepultura. The Darkness were not a good band, their songs were not good. They were arrogant, just as commercial as the pussycat dolls and no great loss.
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Old 13-10-2006, 11:55
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According to the Star, Justin will release a solo album before Christmas. Needless to say, the rest of the band aren't too happy. Seems that his drug & booze addiction wasn't the real reason he quit the Darkness afterall then.
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Old 13-10-2006, 13:46
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I've been a fan of The Darkness of a good few years and have defended them through thick and thin so I'm quite sad at moment.

However, the band did say they would continue (according to BBC News). I would be very interested to see how that works. I think the Darkness might lose their glam-rock style and become a more heavier and darker band. You see, it was Justin who wore catsuits and his attitude was completely in your face. However, Dan, Ritchie and Ed don't dress like that and are much quieter and seem at times out of place with Justin's way of thinking. Does anyone else agree?
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Old 13-10-2006, 14:02
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Originally Posted by FrankieB
I like the Darkness and I like Justin Hawkins. He's a great frontman. I'm really disappointed to hear this.
I think it has more to do with his drug habit - which he is now in rehab for ....

Perhaps more will be heard from both him and/or the band in a few months
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Old 13-10-2006, 15:40
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Originally Posted by lucky74
Why are you assuming that people who don't like The Darkness are Pusscat Dolls fans?

The Darkness were more cheesy than an over ripe lump of stilton.

I like all kinds of rock music from The Who to The Clash to Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Sepultura. The Darkness were not a good band, their songs were not good. They were arrogant, just as commercial as the pussycat dolls and no great loss.
Oh please, the Chili's sold out ages.
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Old 13-10-2006, 15:58
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Originally Posted by dmuk
I love The Darkness, I bet most of the people in here couldn't even write a tune let alone the quality rock n' roll songs The Darkness produced.
I'm going to assume you mean the majority of us couldn't write the type of poor quality rock songs the Darkness produced. You're right. We'd be embarrassed.The Darkness were terrible. A one hit wonder.

Originally Posted by dmuk
This news annoys me, just proves that the world is sh*t. Go back to your Pussycat Dolls albums all you haters .
I'm no fan of the Pussy Cat Dolls, but they really do wipe the floor with the Darkness. And obviously have a longer longevity than the darkness.
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