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  The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The future of rock or a mish-mash of everything that has gone before? 2003 not only saw one of the hottest years weather-wise in the UK, it also saw the rise of one of the hottest bands in a long time too. Spandex was back!
Average, 10 Qns, Popsicle01, Nov 13 05
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  Who, What and Where of The Darkness    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz that deals with the who, what and where of the lyrics from all three albums and B-sides of the great modern rock band that is The Darkness.
Tough, 10 Qns, superpippa, Sep 05 12
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superpippa
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  The Darkness. Glam rock band.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you a True Darkness fan? This quiz is to test your knowledge of the darkness' lyrics. It's not so hard. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, krystalin, Mar 04 07
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krystalin
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  'The Darkness' Lyrics Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the lyrics from the songs from the 'Permission to Land' album.
Average, 10 Qns, Fone, Jul 13 05
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Fone
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  The Darkness    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I noticed there weren't many quizzes on the Darkness so I decided to create this. I got most questions from their official website, so no peeking! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, LTJ03, Jul 05 04
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LTJ03
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trivia question Quick Question
In the song 'English Country Garden,' Justin sings about a quiz that he did at the village fete. In what position did he finish?

From Quiz "Who, What and Where of The Darkness"





The Darkness Trivia Questions
1. In the song 'Black Shuck', at which town's church door does this crazy dog take "another fatal swipe"?

From Quiz Who, What and Where of The Darkness

Answer: Blythburgh

According to Justin, 'Black Shuck' is a legend that has been passed around Lowestoft, his home town, ever since he can remember. They say that 'Black Shuck' is a ghostly dog that roams the coastline and countryside of East Anglia. 'Shuck' actually comes from the Old English 'scucca' meaning 'demon'.

2. Which song does this come from: 'A nimbus of blue light surrounds a crimson paw.'?

From Quiz 'The Darkness' Lyrics Quiz

Answer: Black Shuck

The verse is: 'A nimbus of blue light surrounds the crimson paw, As he takes another fatal swipe, At the Blytheburgh Church door.' I'm not sure if that's a real church or not-if anyone knows, send me a message!

3. What is the name of the 2003 Christmas song by The Darkness?

From Quiz The Darkness

Answer: Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)

The Darkness are: Justin Hawkins (Vocals/Guitar/Synthesizer), Dan Hawkins (Guitar), Frankie Poullain (Bass), and Ed Graham (Drums).

4. Brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins come from which Suffolk town?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: Lowestoft

Justin earned himself the nickname "Y-Fronts" at school, for his habit of wearing his underpants over his trousers!

5. Which song do these lyrics come from? "No-one to answer, I won't spend another lifetime begging you"

From Quiz The Darkness. Glam rock band.

Answer: Holding My Own

"Holding my own" is one of the ballads from the album "Permission to Land". It was not released as a single, and is the second longest song on the album.

6. In the song 'Is it Just Me', when Justin's girlfriend is at the Taj Mahal, where in the world is he?

From Quiz Who, What and Where of The Darkness

Answer: Big Ben

According to the lyrics, Justin does manage to be in all the other places aforementioned too but at the point in time when his girlfriend is at the Taj Mahal, he is outside Big Ben. What bad luck, eh?

7. Which song does this come from: 'You can't abide my showing fatigue'?

From Quiz 'The Darkness' Lyrics Quiz

Answer: Love on the Rocks with No Ice

It's the first line of the song. It's an interesting line, but I can understand the person they're talking about-you wouldn't want to put up with someone who was constantly fatigued, would you?

8. The Darkness' equipment/sound is maintained and concocted by Darkness guitar tech Spider, and which member of the band?

From Quiz The Darkness

Answer: Dan

There is a section on The Darkness' website called "Spider's Corner" which tells us about the instruments used by the band.

9. Flamboyant lead singer Justin once won a karaoke contest at his aunt's pub performing which classic rock song?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody"

It had to be Queen really! Although listeners can spot the influence of bands such as Deep Purple, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, and Boston (to name just a few), it is Freddie Mercury and Queen who fans think they most resemble.

10. In the song 'English Country Garden,' Justin sings about a quiz that he did at the village fete. In what position did he finish?

From Quiz Who, What and Where of The Darkness

Answer: Last

Yes, Justin finished last in the quiz, much to the villagers' disgust who all laughed at him. I don't think he would have cared too much though seeing as the song talks of his love affair with a girl in the 'English Country Garden'.

11. Which song contains these lyrics? "I'd cross a thousand miles of broken glass on my hands and knees"

From Quiz The Darkness. Glam rock band.

Answer: It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

"It seemed like a good idea at the time" is a beautiful ballad from the album "One Way Ticket (To Hell and Back)". The classic rock song was co-written by the two Hawkins brothers and former bassist Frankie Poullain.

12. Which song does this line come from: 'I'm being punished for all my offences.'?

From Quiz 'The Darkness' Lyrics Quiz

Answer: Growing On Me

It's the first line of the second verse. The song's about someone (or something) they're trying to get rid of but can't.

13. Which instrument does Ed Graham play for the band?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: Drums

As well as Ed on drums, the band also has Justin on vocals, guitar, piano and synthesizer, brother Dan on guitar, and Frankie Poulain on bass. Frankie was sacked from the band in 2005, and was replaced by their former guitar technician Richie Edwards.

14. In the song 'Blind Man', the song's protagonist is crying over the death of his beloved wife. What is her name?

From Quiz Who, What and Where of The Darkness

Answer: Eileen

This is my favourite song on the album - a heartfelt ballad which ends the album on a poignant note. It is quite a tragic song really as it documents the 'Blind Man's' loss of his beloved wife before finally he passes away too by the end of the song...Let's move on to a lighter note!

15. From which song are those lyrics? "All the emotions that we suppress bite our tongues until it's too late"

From Quiz The Darkness. Glam rock band.

Answer: Love On the Rocks With No Ice

"Love on the Rocks With No Ice" runs for 5 minutes and 56 seconds, which makes it the longest album on "Permission to Land". One part of their show in 2004 included Justin Hawkins climbing upon a life-sized tiger during "love on the rocks with no ice" whilst playing his guitar.

16. Which song does this come from: 'My life is so exciting now I've got my own space.'?

From Quiz 'The Darkness' Lyrics Quiz

Answer: Holding My Own

It's the second line of the song. It's followed by 'Like a splash of cold water on my face, Lately, I'm doing what I can to pleasure me, I'm finding time to focus on my fantasies, I'm satisfied in my own company.'.

17. Which song does this lyric come from: "A nimbus of blue light surrounds a crimson paw, As he takes another fatal swipe, At the Blytheburgh Church Door"?

From Quiz The Darkness

Answer: Black Shuck

This song is from The Darkness' debut album, "Permission To Land". A great song to start the album with and sounds quite similar to Iron Maiden.

18. What was the title of the first album by The Darkness?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: "Permission To Land"

Released in July 2003 to huge acclaim in the UK, the album, boosted by the success of the single "Growing On Me", soon topped the charts. Some reviewers assumed that the band were being ironic, and were not being serious, but, in interviews, Justin claims that they are "A real Saturday night band" and are trying to put the fun back into rock music.

19. In the song 'Forbidden Love', Justin sings about a love affair being forbidden because somebody would treat him as an outlaw. Who would that be?

From Quiz Who, What and Where of The Darkness

Answer: His in-laws

I'm sure that we have all been there - according to the lyrics, his in-laws would not approve of the relationship. But unfortunately for Justin, it seems that the fact that their love is forbidden only makes him want the lady in question more. It seems we do want what we can't have.

20. Which song do these lyrics come from? "That the light of my life, would tear a whole right through each cloud that scudded by"

From Quiz The Darkness. Glam rock band.

Answer: Love is Only a Feeling

The clip for "Love Is Only a Feeling" was filmed in the Blue Mountains in Australia. It is the fifth single from "Permission to land", and reached #5 on the U.K charts.

21. "You are drunk and you are surly" is the opening line from which Darkness song?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: "Get Your Hands Off My Woman"

Great title and a great live favorite.

22. What line DOES NOT come from the song "Dinner Lady Arms"?

From Quiz The Darkness. Glam rock band.

Answer: You took me under your wings and we had our fling

A great, very 70's sounding song from the album "One Way Ticket (To Hell and Back)". It was not released as a single.

23. When did Dan decide Justin should be the front man?

From Quiz The Darkness

Answer: When Justin proved he was better in a karaoke competition

Empire just wasn't working, and after the karaoke competition in which Justin sung "Bohemian Rhapsody" they decided Justin was the better singer. The brothers called Frankie, who left Venezuela to rejoin the band and then Ed, who left his band to join them. The Darkness was born!

24. Which Radiohead song do The Darkness like to perform at their concerts?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: "Street Spirit"

Not an obvious choice of a band to cover perhaps, but again "Street Spirit" has proved to be a big concert favorite.

25. In the B-Side to 'Christmas Time', 'I Love you 5 Times', Justin sings about how his girlfriend grins at him like which animal?

From Quiz Who, What and Where of The Darkness

Answer: Puma

This song tends to have some interesting lyrics to say the least including, "I watch as you spend an hour or two in the bath like a tuna." Hmm...interesting stuff. Nevertheless, it is a catchy ballad that complements the main track 'Christmas Time' very well.

26. Which song do these lyrics come from? "We all know what's on your agenda"

From Quiz The Darkness. Glam rock band.

Answer: Get Your Hands off My Woman

"Get your hands off my woman" was released as a single in February 2003, and reached #16 on the U.S mainstream rock chart.

27. How many times is the line 'Love is only a feeling' sung in the track by that name?

From Quiz 'The Darkness' Lyrics Quiz

Answer: 6

It's sung twice in each chorus. Obviously, that means there are three choruses.

28. Which sport is The Darkness a big fan of and have a whole section about on their website?

From Quiz The Darkness

Answer: Football

The Darkness' 8-man squad consists of Terry Rice (1), Vangelis Vanezis (13), Justin Hawkins (9), Dan Hawkins (11), Frankie Poullain (5), John Quin (Captain, 7), Greg Moore (10) and Mark Sher (14).

29. The Darkness are all keen football fans and even have their own team. 2003 saw them compete for the first time in which football league?

From Quiz The Darkness - Men What Do Rock, Baby!

Answer: Music Business Five-A-Side

The Darkness team had a very successful first season, with Justin Hawkins proving a reliable goal scorer! They competed against other music business teams such as Sony Records and Carlin Music.

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