The Darkness are streaming performance audio of their 2017 single, “Solid Gold”, as the latest preview to the June 15 release of a new package, “Live At Hammersmith.”
The tune was the second single from the band’s fifth album, “Pinewood Smile” – their first with new drummer Rufus Taylor (son of Queen legend Roger Taylor) – which reached No. 8 on the UK charts.
The new live set captures the group in a December 2017 concert at London’s Eventim Hammersmith Apollo.
“The Darkness is untamed. It cannot be caged,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “Some very clever recording engineers have discovered a way to capture its essence; all that remains is for us to release it back into the wild.
“Life is about experiences, not possessions,” he continues. “This is your opportunity to possess the experience of The Darkness Live, as perceived by your ears, leaving your eyes free to scan the road ahead for obstacles, or to watch Emmerdale with the sound off, or to mould clay, or to darn socks, or to look at the beautiful artwork in this magnificent gatefold. Release yourself into The Darkness - Live at Hammersmith.”
The live album will be available via CD, gatefold double vinyl, cassette, download and streaming.
Having recently completed a North American tour, The Darkness will open a series of European and UK shows for The Hollywood Vampires this month.
The Darkness
"Live At Hammersmith"
Release date: June 15
01. Open Fire
02. Love Is Only A Feeling
03. Southern Trains
04. Black Shuck
05. One Way Ticket
06. Givin' Up
07. All The Pretty Girls
08. Barbarian
09. Buccaneers Of Hispaniola
10. Friday Night
11. Makin' Out
12. Every Inch Of You
13. Solid Gold
14. Stuck In A Rut
15. Get Your Hands Off My Woman
16. Growing On Me
17. Japanese Prisoner Of Love
18. Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)
19. I Believe In A Thing Called Love
See also:
AUDIO: The Darkness preview Live At Hammersmith package
VIDEO: The Darkness stream Pinewood Smile single Happiness
The Darkness preview Pinewood Smile with Southern Trains video
The Darkness stream video for new single All The Pretty Girls
Search The Darkness at hennemusic