Hot Cakes, The Darkness's third album, saw the band return to a more straightforward hard rock sound after the more eclectic 'The Horniness'. The record was a commercial disappointment compared to their debut.
- The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. It charted at number 100 in the UK Albums Chart. Guitarist Dan Hawkins described the album as 'more of a band record'.
- Hot Cakes was the first album to feature touring guitarist Emily Dolan. The album was released in August 2012 by Wind-up Records. It is generally considered a return to the band's earlier sound.
- The album was produced by the band and Nick Brine. It reached number 100 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was released on Wind-up Records.
The Darkness is a British rock band known for their flamboyant style and falsetto vocals. Hot Cakes was released in 2012, midway through their career, after their initial success and subsequent hiatus.
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