I know this cd has been discussed here when it was released. And some here hate the band and/or Hawkin's voice. Well..I just heard the entire cd over at y-tube,and to me,this is thee best thing they've done yet! Every track on it shines! Even the bonus tracks are very cool (tho I may not end up with that edition). i'm guessing the Radiohead cover is MILES ahead of the original version. If this band was out in the 70's,they'd have been conquoring heroes,hands down. sure-Hawkins' high falsetto gymnastics could be a turn off,but he seems to have them more 'controlled' on hot Cakes. And--what a killer voice this guy has! I even checked out some live footage and they sounded great--even the harmonies. They're like a cross between Queen and AC/DC live--with two lead guitarists. Hot Cakes is in my Top 5 for 2012. Love their crossover brand of rock,and no other band right now is doing what they are. GREAT album and welcome return! Thttp://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919234#msg-919234Sat, 25 May 2013 15:25:29 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919553#msg-919553 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919553#msg-919553 Terry K. NoticeboardThu, 15 Nov 2012 06:42:22 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919469#msg-919469 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919469#msg-919469 rocknut NoticeboardWed, 14 Nov 2012 18:29:06 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919443#msg-919443 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919443#msg-919443 Terry K. NoticeboardWed, 14 Nov 2012 07:53:21 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919386#msg-919386 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919386#msg-919386 Red NoticeboardTue, 13 Nov 2012 19:09:33 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919384#msg-919384 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919384#msg-919384 rocknut NoticeboardTue, 13 Nov 2012 18:28:48 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919348#msg-919348 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919348#msg-919348
I've seen them play to barely 100 people back when they'd just started, mate...I do 'get them'.]]> Leet2607 NoticeboardTue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:12 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919347#msg-919347 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919347#msg-919347 Terry K. NoticeboardTue, 13 Nov 2012 06:55:50 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919346#msg-919346 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919346#msg-919346
If you say they're as good as back then, then who am I to argue. Perhaps A trip to see the 'new' Darkness is in order, then.

Gotta say, that IOW festival gig is pretty damn good :-)]]> Leet2607 NoticeboardTue, 13 Nov 2012 06:55:01 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919307#msg-919307 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919307#msg-919307
As for live, sure they've been a little hit and miss over the years, particularly during the 'One Way Ticket' days. However, I thought they were incredible on the 2011 UK Tour...as good as, if not better than, The Darkness of 2003.]]> Red NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 23:12:51 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919305#msg-919305 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919305#msg-919305 Scott Watson NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 22:42:27 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919283#msg-919283 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919283#msg-919283band and they were fantastic.

The second time it was Justin and his backing band and they were atrocious.

If you catch them on a night when Justin's ego is in check then they'll slay you. If you get them on a night when it's all about Justin then they'll bore you to fucking tears.]]> rocknut NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 18:51:46 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919275#msg-919275 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919275#msg-919275 Terry K. NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 14:10:08 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919267#msg-919267 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919267#msg-919267 Tom G NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 10:12:48 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919258#msg-919258 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919258#msg-919258 Carl1 NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 09:23:18 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919257#msg-919257 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919257#msg-919257 Terry K. NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 09:13:17 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919250#msg-919250 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919250#msg-919250 vizor NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 07:09:52 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919249#msg-919249 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919249#msg-919249
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW6xqMwibzY

Watched this HD performance from Isle Of Wight festival the other day. Great stuff.]]> Tom G NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 07:09:09 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919248#msg-919248 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919248#msg-919248
Cheers

Mark H]]> SecurityMark NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 07:05:17 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919244#msg-919244 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919244#msg-919244 Ken NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 06:35:13 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919241#msg-919241 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919241#msg-919241 rocknut NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 06:10:28 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919240#msg-919240 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919240#msg-919240
The debut has better songs, production, musicianship and in my opinion, Justin's voice sounds 100 times stronger than it does now.]]> Leet2607 NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 06:05:26 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919239#msg-919239 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919239#msg-919239 Terry K. NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 05:56:41 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919236#msg-919236 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919236#msg-919236 Carl1 NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 05:36:36 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919234#msg-919234 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,919234,919234#msg-919234 Terry K. NoticeboardMon, 12 Nov 2012 05:07:35 +1100