Spandex, big hair, heavy rock, falsetto. 'The Darkness'? I hear you cry! Well yes, it probably could be although these guys opt for far filthier lyrics yet highly amusing at the same time. The songwriting is strong and the riffs and solos are fantastic. Sure, they are a novelty band parodying both the best and the worst of the 80 metal phase and could completely disappear by the end of the year. However, their love for the genre shines through. If nothing else, these songs will have you rolling around in stitches even if you hate heavy metal. Quite simply a must, a fantastic album, contender for album of the year!