In Welcome To The Darkness, the 2023 documentary chronicling the rise, fall and mighty comeback of Lowestoft’s finest, Justin Hawkins reflects upon his initial, rather short-sighted vision for the band. “I used to have a very clear idea of how everything would play out,” he recalls, shirt unbuttoned to the naval, his legs crossed to reveal a pair of yellow leather shoes. “A really successful mega album [Permission To Land, 2003], and then slightly disappointing follow-up [One Way Ticket To Hell… And Back, 2005], and then split, and then triumphant return.” It’s a good thing they didn’t pave their path too far ahead of themselves, as the six albums they’ve produced since they recommenced wouldn’t have been nearly as creative or fun, especially now they’re labouring in ...