
7 July 2003 · 24 YEARS
Permission To Land
The Darkness
Arriving in 2003, this record serves as an homage to the excess found in 1970s stadium rock. Justin Hawkins anchors the songs with powerful falsetto vocals, accompanied by blistering solos and overt theatricality. The material provides a bright contrast to the moody, garage-influenced sounds that were common at the time.
The production is polished and sharp, moving away from the gritty trends of the era. It offers an unapologetic take on glam aesthetics, filling each track with high-energy performances. By embracing a neon-colored, loud style, the band carved out a specific space within the rock music of the time.