John S, of all people I would've expected you to realise that just because similar chords sequences are used doesn't mean that it can't stand as a song on its own. Heck, the timing of the two are HUGELY different.
Just look at Freddie's writings. He repeats himself in plenty of songs. But hey, we enjoy them and don't question that. So why do it to this band?
Kate said - "and have no friggin' talent at all!"
I'm bored arguing about what that above statement really means... Suffice to say, no talent equals useless and going nowhere fast. In other words, NOTHING to go on at all.
"they sing off note, and dont know when to hit the high notes"
Hmm... usually it's the band and lead singer that know how and when to sing! What a weird comment! If you don't like it just say that instead of thinking of some silly reason to justify your dislike of them!
Peace,
Adam.
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The Darkness are bloody brilliant in my opinion and they will not murder any Queen songs like 5ive, Those Pepsi Slappers and Robbie talentless prick Williams. Queen are no more, discover other new Classic Rock sounding bands, the Darkness are the best.
"they are very much toungue-in-cheek, but thats what makes them great, they are not taking themselves seriously."
Then why do they say they are offended by the questions regarding their seriousness in every interview? They do take themselves seriously, that's why I think they have to change their copied style or they will disappear soon. I think they're completely trashy and the fact that they don't want to admit it makes it only worse.
Then why do they say they are offended by the questions regarding their seriousness in every interview? They do take themselves seriously, that's why I think they have to change their copied style or they will disappear soon. I think they're completely trashy and the fact that they don't want to admit it makes it only worse.
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posted 2/20/2004 6:23:46 AM
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dude, the Robbie bashing is gettin really old, the guy is talented and original and writes his own stuff so shut ur piehole and The Darkness are good, but not quite brilliant, they're a hype, Robbie is around since 1991/1992(counting TT) and solo since '97. And always the link with Queen, why can't u people stop comparing every band who have a similar sound with Queen, it's gettin pretty pathetic really. And the attitude towards artists who want to pay a tribute to QUeen by covering a song or want to work with Bri or Rog?? wotz up with that people??? U should be happy people are still interested in Queen...u guys are just spoiled where would we be without the remaining members?? I'm very happy there are things like the Musical n stuff, keeps stuff fresh!
Champion
posted 2/20/2004 6:23:46 AM
----------------------------------------Robbie talentless prick Williams. ///
dude, the Robbie bashing is gettin really old, the guy is talented and original and writes his own stuff so shut ur piehole and The Darkness are good, but not quite brilliant, they're a hype, Robbie is around since 1991/1992(counting TT) and solo since '97. And always the link with Queen, why can't u people stop comparing every band who have a similar sound with Queen, it's gettin pretty pathetic really. And the attitude towards artists who want to pay a tribute to QUeen by covering a song or want to work with Bri or Rog?? wotz up with that people??? U should be happy people are still interested in Queen...u guys are just spoiled where would we be without the remaining members?? I'm very happy there are things like the Musical n stuff, keeps stuff fresh!
for me is a proof that you can sell bloody welll playing fucking great riffs... Of course they're taking the piss but the GUITARWORK is so cool!!! Was it 20-30 years ago...? Yes it was!!!1 So what???
I'm not a huge fan, I don't really care if they're going to do STL cover... I know one thing, though- you can sell bloody well and earn a lot of money without recording with Britney or 5ive... You can do it playing fun, cool, "old-fashioned" rock'n'roll... Wish therte was more bands like that... Wish that my fav band could realise it...
I'm not a huge fan, I don't really care if they're going to do STL cover... I know one thing, though- you can sell bloody well and earn a lot of money without recording with Britney or 5ive... You can do it playing fun, cool, "old-fashioned" rock'n'roll... Wish therte was more bands like that... Wish that my fav band could realise it...
I think Justin's voice is good enough to get by, and i think Freddie would love it.
Adam: You take me too seriously - it was meant as a joke - honest!
>>Not really sure how you can't stand SLT Dragon
*shrugs* It just grates on my nerves is all. I know a lot of people like it, but then I like quite a few songs that other people hate so it may as well work the other way.
As for the Darkness, some article I read the other day put it quite tidily thus:
"If Freddie Mercury and Queen are Roger Moore then the Darkness are Austin Powers." I don't think they're quite as blatantly a parody as AP, but that was a worthwhile observation I felt.
*shrugs* It just grates on my nerves is all. I know a lot of people like it, but then I like quite a few songs that other people hate so it may as well work the other way.
As for the Darkness, some article I read the other day put it quite tidily thus:
"If Freddie Mercury and Queen are Roger Moore then the Darkness are Austin Powers." I don't think they're quite as blatantly a parody as AP, but that was a worthwhile observation I felt.
this one kid was like, they look a lot like queen! and its lik nooooo they dont. And then hes all like, well they sound a lot alike them, and its like, nooo they dont. just because they sound all 70/80's dand have the hair gon on, doenst mean they sound like queen!
Personally, I think I'm over done! *flies out the window*
You never know..it might be good. Although I wasn't a fan of John 'I'm Retiring for the Last Time...seriously!' Farnham and his version of We Will Rock You.
Now if they'd've chosen me to do, well..I think Brian would be 3 cars short of a grenade.
You never know..it might be good. Although I wasn't a fan of John 'I'm Retiring for the Last Time...seriously!' Farnham and his version of We Will Rock You.
Now if they'd've chosen me to do, well..I think Brian would be 3 cars short of a grenade.
I'd defnitely like to hear STL covered by The darkness...They mix so WELL together :
My 2nd FAV QUEEN SONG + My 2nd FAV BAND :)
My 2nd FAV QUEEN SONG + My 2nd FAV BAND :)
It seems to me like The Darkness is doing to Queen the same thing that Oasis did to The Beatles.
considering all the other covers SUcked am looking forward to hearing this cover version the little i've heard from the darkness i've like so maybe it'll ROCK for once!
The Darkness are very cool, not sure how well STL would suit them, but thats fine.
Other than the satsuits which weren't just Freddie's domaine, they are very dissimilar to Queen. Although having said that they put on an excellent live show and they have a good sense of tongue and cheek about them, much like Queen did.
HAving a good sense of humour doesn;t mean their music shouldn't be taken seriously.
Other than the satsuits which weren't just Freddie's domaine, they are very dissimilar to Queen. Although having said that they put on an excellent live show and they have a good sense of tongue and cheek about them, much like Queen did.
HAving a good sense of humour doesn;t mean their music shouldn't be taken seriously.
Why not something..grungier like Great King Rat or Rat Man (the Great King version)?