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The Darkness


The Darkness’s fitba team at the Music Industry Soccer Six, 2003

Months too late to be cool, I picked up The Darkness‘s CD Permission to Land. The entire thing is such a worthy tribute to 1970’s power rock or whatever you would call it – the nudie arse on the cover, the Marshall stacks, the ELO spaceship theme, even the fact that it is on the Atlantic label – home to Zep. I was very surprised to find out that I can actually sing along with the rapid falsetto lead vocals of Justin Hawkins – but only alone in the car when there is no one in view. I am in touch with my inner 13 year old channelling to 1975 rec room and it is going to be alright.

Wellington at Clarence

smokes, money and guitars

Smokes, money and guitars. This block between Clarence and Brock on Wellington holds a Cuban cigar shop, a currency exchange and, on the corner, the Kingston Guitar Shop which is a wonder to behold and the present home of my future axe to practice my Dick Dale licks on. Or perhaps a 3/4 double bass. I have played a double bass. I married the daughter of a man who played the double bass. I could do it. Bongos for Portland and a double bass for me.

Updates

The following updates to recent posts are available for your viewing pleasure:

  • From 18 March 2004, that smokestack or chimney is now contextualized in its alley. I am sure it is a holdover from some sort of earlier build.

  • From 25 March 2004, the carriage way arch at the Royal Tavern is clearly there in the light of day and the site of “The Carriage Way Beadery”. Apparently the pub is mid-1800’s and has cobbled or slab stone floors or at least did when a co-worker was in undergrad.