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I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Rock · 2003 · 2 tracks

I Believe in a Thing Called Love

The Darkness

September 22, 2003 · Must... Destroy!!

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This single is a masterclass in high-stakes, high-energy rock and roll that refuses to take itself seriously while being technically impeccable. It sounds like a collision between Queen's operatic ambition and AC/DC's raw power, filtered through a 2000s lens of irony-free celebration.

The production is thick and punchy, emphasizing the crunch of the Gibson Les Pauls and the snapping precision of the drums. It is a song that demands participation, whether through car-seat air drumming or testing the limits of your own vocal cords during the chorus.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
02
Makin’ Out
3:42
03
Physical Sex
3:31
Moments Worth Listening For
the iconic four-beat cowbell count-in that launches the main riff into high gear
Justin Hawkins’ transition from a gritty mid-range to a glass-shattering falsetto on the word love
the synchronized dual-guitar solo that bridges the gap between classic metal and pop-rock
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