REVEAL TRACK LISTING FOR ALBUM ‘DREAMS ON TOAST’ OUT MARCH 28TH.

Multi-platinum, award-winning UK rock band The Darkness – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor – revealed the track listing for their forthcoming eighth studio album ‘Dreams On Toast’ out on March 28th via Cooking Vinyl and shared the new video for single ‘I Hate Myself’. Album is a 10-song magnum opus that continues to push The Darkness’ sonic boundaries, offering up unexpected surprises to bedazzle and amaze. Produced by Dan Hawkins at Hawkland Studios in Sussex, England, LP flawlessly captures group in their finest form, celebrating the band’s influences, strengthening their sound, while also embarking on avenues never heard from the band before in a grand display from a passionate, hungry and inspired collective. From the jaunty ‘70s pop genius of lead single ‘The Longest Kiss’ searing hard rock of ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’ heartfelt ‘60s pop balladry of ‘Hot On My Tail’ huge swaggering anthems of ‘Mortal Dread’ and ‘Walking Through Fire’ to even creating a country classic with ‘Cold Hearted Woman’, this record brings all of the wildest fantasies of band to life. ‘Dreams On Toast’ album artwork designed by Grammy nominated artist Perry Shall.

Directed by famed British photographer and filmmaker and longtime band friend and collaborator, Simon Emmett, video was captured in one take, unedited, and portrays frontman Justin Hawkins as he has never been seen before. Playing with gender roles, and channeling the spirit of a world-weary, chain-smoking diva with immaculate makeup and long flowing hair, the singer is in self-reflective mode as he chronicles the breakdown of a relationship, while pointing the finger squarely at himself. The video of the self-deprecating glam punk rock song premiered last night on Justin’s widely popular Justin Hawkins Rides Again YouTube channel. Regarding the video Justin says: “I love working with Simon Emmett. Everything we have collaborated on has turned out great so far. This is no exception. The concept is related to the self-loathing that the song itself lyrically explores. And I feel like the visual accompaniment has taken this song to the next level, and it was already my favourite Darkness song ever. I can’t wait for everybody to see it – it means a lot to me… and I’m here for the conversation. I love you all. I just hate myself.”

‘Dreams On Toast’ Tracklisting:

Rock And Roll Party Cowboy
I Hate Myself
Hot On My Tail
Mortal Dread
Don’t Need Sunshine
The Longest Kiss
The Battle For Gadget Land
Cold Hearted Woman
Walking Through Fire
Weekend In Rome

Photo credit: Simon Emmett