Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent DArby by Terence Trent D'Arby

Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent DArby

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Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent DArby

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Audio CD (October 25, 1990)

Original Release Date: October 5, 1987

Number of Discs: 1

Label: Sony

Catalog Number: 40964

Reader Reviews
A stunning debut if ever there was one. Terence Trent D'Arby's `Introducing the hardline' was definitely one of the best of 1987, years ahead of its time, and the fore runner to the D'Angelos, Maxwells and Seals of today. Comprised of 10 of his compositions (produced and for the most part played by him), and an outstanding cover of the Smokie Robinson classic `Who's loving you', the album found success in the UK first hitting #1 and spinning off 4 top 20 hits. The success crossed over to the US in 1988 with the album hitting #4, selling over 2 million copies, and spinning off two top 5 singles, and winning the Grammy for best male R&B vocal performance. D'Arby's rich gravelly yet elastic voice coupled with a retro soul/funk hybrid hearkened back to the soul greats of yesterday; Marvin, Stevie, James Brown, as well as contemporaries like MJ and Prince, a point he was never shy to loudly proclaim. He even proclaimed it the most important album since the Beatles' `Sgt. Pepper', cockiness that ultimately backfired. Still, this is a stunning collection of music. Opening track `If we all get to heaven' is a sweeping majestic questioning protest midtempo number, with his gravelly voice hitting some unbelievably high notes. It also features some Arabic influences. `If you let me stay' is a retro sounding funky, energetic number, featuring a heartfelt plea to a lover. Wow! Next is the US #1 `Wishing well', an upbeat dance number with razor sharp synths and that distinctive whistle. `I'll never turn my back on you (Father's words)' is a lilting midtempo number with a reggae feel, and lyrics about a strained relationship between father and son. The horn laden `Dance little sister' could have been done by the god father of soul himself. An energetic retro funk number that will get any grandma on the dance floor! `Seven more days' is a slower lilting number. Beautiful. `Let's go forward' is one of my absolute favourites on this CD. Awesome mid tempo number featuring the chameleon like nature of his vocals. `Rain' is a lilting reggae-ish number. The beautiful ballad `Sign your name' was a #4 US hit. Again, an outstanding vocal delivery, and wonderful percussion. Then comes another highlight; the accapella `As yet untitled' with deeply moving lyrics about prejudice, and a very fiery, angry vocal delivery. D'Arby's performance on this song is simply beyond belief. Outstanding. Closing out the collection is `Who's loving who', again stunning! So was he right to toot his own horn?? Er..YES!!!! Definitely a CD worthy of any music collection. A strong album from start to finish, and miles better than most of the music coming out today. A masterpiece!

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