The Darkness delivers a high-octane performance at a pivotal moment in their career, with frontman Justin Hawkins showcasing his flamboyant style. Their revival, partly due to Taylor Swift's admiration for their hit 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love,' heralds the release of new music. While the band’s budget constraints have scaled back their once-grand spectacle, this allows for a more genuine connection with fans. Their performance of both new and old songs highlights their unique ability to innovate while still staying true to their rock roots, making for an engaging and authentic show.
Midway through the deliriously profane Get Your Hands Off My Woman, Justin Hawkins demands that the crowd claps along. Before you know it, the frontman is standing on his head and joining in by slapping together the heels of his pointy white shoes.
Hawkins has never misplaced his desire to peacock in front of an audience, and yet his acrobatic high spirits do appear to be supercharged at an interesting moment in the group's long career.
All is right in the Darkness's world... with budgets slashed and venues smaller there is less reliance on, or desire to reach for, stadium rock spectacle tonight.
Really, that's the magic of the Darkness in miniature – when the wheels seem sure to come off, they find a way to pull it together.
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