Published 2023-09-28 06:00
The Darkness' "Permission To Land" was originally released in 2003 via Atlantic Records and stormed to the top of the UK albums chart, where it remained for 4 weeks, and spent 53 weeks in the Top 100. It achieved the band 3 Brit Awards, including British Album Of The Year, British Group and British Rock Act, where they fended off competition from the likes of Blur, Radiohead, Sugababes, Muse, Primal Scream and more. The record has sold over 1,4 million copies to date.
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of "Permission To Land", the chart topping, award winning, multi platinum debut album which changed the face of rock music forever when it was originally released on July 7th, 2003, The Darkness announces "Permission To Land… Again"; a special 20th anniversary reissue collection, to be released on October 6th, 2023, via Warner Music.
Britain’s beloved rock band celebrate this landmark with a special 4 CD and 1 DVD release, including the full original album, rare b sides, unreleased demos, as well as live albums from their iconic shows at London’s Astoria in 2003, Knebworth, in support of Robbie Williams in 2003, and Wembley Arena in 2004. A 2 CD edition with a reduced track listing is also available.
Footage of the Knebworth and Astoria shows are captured on the DVD, as well as the music videos for their hit singles including "I Believe In A Thing Called Love", "Get Your Hands Off My Woman", "Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)" and more. There is also a "History Of The Darkness" documentary, plus various behind the scenes footage and outtakes from the "Permission To Land era.
"Permission To Land… Again" is also released on 5 LP vinyl, which mirrors the 4 CD track listing. The original 1 LP vinyl, which has long been out of print since the original pressing in 2003, has now been made available to purchase once again, alongside a new special blue and black marbled limited edition colour variant.