by
The Darkness
- Record Label: Atlantic
- Release Date: Nov 29, 2005
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 44 out of 57
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Mixed: 2 out of 57
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Negative: 11 out of 57
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MichaelCDec 29, 2005I'm 14 again and listening to "News of the World" for the first time. Incredible, over the top, sand blasted wall of sound, this is. If they don't come to the US, I'm flying to the UK. "Bald" is my favorite track, followed closely by "English Country Garden" and "Hazel Eyes" but every track is a jewel, a lavish and guilty pleasure. This one goes to eleven.
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JoshHJan 6, 2006Finally a band that doesn't take themselves too seriously!!! This is really fun to listen to and just puts you into a good mood.
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ChrisCFeb 14, 2006Stunning!! If you like Thin Lizzy and the rock icons of the 70's this album is a must! I'm going to see The Darkness LIVE in Vienna in March. Can't wait!! "Bald" is a Rock Classic!!
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LyndenAFeb 20, 2006
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AlbertoGDec 20, 2005The best rock band in this moment
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nicktJan 17, 2006100%
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AndrewLJan 20, 2006Wonderful follow-up. Highlights include: 'Dinner Lady Arms' 'Is It Just Me?' 'Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time' 'Girlfriend' ...hell, the whole album is great.
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Sep 26, 2010I love how the producer is the same producer for Queen. Its so fitting since they are Queen jr. Although there is that AC/DC vibe in them as well, its a shame they broke up, I found this album to be better than their debut
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Feb 23, 2013Es impresionante de principio a fin, son de las pocas esperanzas para el rock actual,
mis favs "One Way Ticket"
"Is It Just Me?" "Dinner Lady Arms"
"Hazel Eyes"
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RayLDec 8, 2005Balances the jokes with the good tunes. Definitely underrated.
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JohnSDec 9, 2005You know what to expect and you get it. An excellent album. OK there are probably a few too many jokes, but so what. The songs are works of genius.
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AndyT.Dec 19, 2005Almost as good as their debut. Totally off-the-wall songs that just rock, like "Dinner Lady Arms", "English Country Garden", and "Hazel Eyes". Just don't try to take them too seriously, but then again, they don't want you to.
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YiannosGJan 24, 2006I don't know what the 'proffesional' reviewers were listening to, honestly. This is an immensely enjoyable album, reminding is just how fun rock can be, and reviving the best Leppard and Queen moments. No fillers at all, but Hazel Eyes and Bald are my current faves
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jyotirmayadDec 14, 2005I overlooked them the first time around because I found his opera voice unbearable. but since I heard the buzz about how well this album is, I decided to give it a try and I really liked what I heard. Even the falsetto thing was gone (whoever told him to cut it out did them a BIG favor) It was like listening to Queen rising from hell and back!!! j.t.
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DavidDec 19, 2005A score to reflect the number of great songs on this album, shame about Hazel Eyes!. Wasn't to impressed to begin with, but this album has grown on me so much - I love it
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Feb 5, 2023One Way Tickets is my favorite Darkness song. Other songs that slap are Hazel Eyes, Girlfriend and Dinner Lady Arms. Just as good as their first album in my opinion.
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DanODec 6, 2005
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DaveHDec 9, 2005Great! Ten songs, 8 classics. Absolutely stunning are 'Knockers', 'Girlfrriend' and 'English Country Garden'. Too bad this album is a little short.... 35 minutes is sooo sixties..
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MarkTDec 6, 2005Great follow up. Dont be haters this is rockin'.
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davehDec 6, 2005this album is not as good as Permission to land, but by heck it doesn't deserve the low marks that it has been given! It is still a dam good album with "dinner lady arms " and "hazel eyes" being two of the most standout songs. The low marks are definitely undeserved!
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JoeSDec 6, 2005a very good album that's overproduced in places but still has some great songs.
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[Anonymous]Dec 9, 2005Some great songs, some average ones, but generally the great ones are career highlights. With more consistency and a few more uptempo songs it could have been great. Had no problem with the glossy producion, just some of the songwriting.
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AnonAmoseOct 25, 2006Not bad at all. It's entertaining if you take the album for what it is supposed to be.
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May 20, 2013
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LouReedDec 6, 2005Not great but still good
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Awards & Rankings
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Not so much a letdown as a comedown, One Way Ticket to Hell...and Back just shows that the giddy highs of Permission to Land aren't so easy to get the second time around.
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One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back is a sturdy rock album with some saucy titles and odd instruments, but sadly it is less than it could or should be.
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Entertainment WeeklyWithout any real scream-along, kick-ass songs, this is just a One Way Ticket to Hell. Period. [2 Dec 2005, p.81]