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Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby

Terence Trent D'ArbyAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: October 5, 1987
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B0000026DG
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MiniDisc  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,322 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. If You All Get To Heaven
2. If You Let Me Stay
3. Wishing Well
4. I'll Never Turn My Back On You (Father's Words)
5. Dance Little Sister
6. Seven More Days
7. Let's Go Forward
8. Rain
9. Sign Your Name
10. As Yet Untitled
11. Who's Lovin' You

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This 1987 CD is one of the best debuts ever. A stunning, soulful approach to merging old influences and new realities, TTD burst on to the scene with an album that sounds even better today. At the time D'Arby was compared (sometimes by himself) to Stevie, Michael, Smokey, and Marvin. Simply put, without TTD's egomaniacal/lover stance, it's hard to fathom Maxwell, Tony Toni Tone, or any other neo-soul boys. --Amy Linden

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
He has a raw voice with a great range. terry simmons  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
Because my tape was so worn out, I had to have it on CD!!! KatKat  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I love this whole Cd from start to finish! MissK  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A FLYING EGO THAT WAS JUSTIFIED August 21, 2002
Format:Audio CD
First of all,let me start by staying that TTD is the MAN! And he still is the man! That's right although after the success of this album he'd fall into commerical obvilion and let his big ol' ego get the best of him,Mr. Terence Trent D'Arby ran thangs.
Like Prince,TTD was a hypercreative genius who pushed boundaries and let his eccentricties be shown.In fact,the London-based,New York-born,Flordia-raised singer was dubbed "The British Prince".

It started started with this 1987 debut right here.TTD proclaimed that it was the best solo album by a male artist in 20 years.Bragging that it was superior to "Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Band" and comparing himself to the Purple One and Sam Cooke.The funny thing is that he was RIGHT.This is one egomanaic who knew what he was talking about! "Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby" is a genius album.
Filled with diversity and just straight-up great prduction.TTD bragged that he was passonaite about his music.And the boy wasn't lying.There's not uninspired moment on this classic.From the #1 hit "Wishing Well" with it's funky drums to the smoldering cover of "Who's Lovin' You"(better sung by a grown man in my humble opinion) to the tender "Let's Go Forward".And then there's the calypso/African-rhythmed "Rain",old school styled "If You Let Me Stay",my favorite "Seven More Days",and the powerful opener "If You All Get To Heaven".All are highlighted by TTD's gritty,soulful voice.That's right there'd be NO Maxwell.No D'Angelo.No Remy Shand.No Lenny.No Seal.Without TTD.Along with Prince,TTD set the way.The man is a genius and it's sad that's he's forgetten in the US.

Now christening himself Sananda Maitreya and residing in Italy,
TTD is basking in his own greatness.But this one guy whose huge ego is justified.Don't believe him? Just listen to this disc.

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece!!! August 27, 2005
Format:Audio CD
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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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Terence's career started off very well, but then... March 10, 2004
Format:Audio CD
... his next couple of albums failed to break the markets worldwide, and he vanished from the public's eye.

Needless, to say, Craig David really is flattering - and kidding - himself to an inconceivably crazy extent if he truly believes that he is the new TTD. There is nothing to choose between them. This record still sounds great some seventeen years later, unlike Craig's own debut of just three years ago, which has completely lost it's novelty value, and now sounds weak, tired and bored with itself.

The opening track, the thundering "If You All Get To Heaven", sounds rather uncannily like The Christians (another popular band of that era), while hit single "If You Let Me Stay" has a hard, rocky edge to it, but still remains rooted firmly to Terence's soul influences.

"Wishing Well" (another of Terence's big hits) is a cool, laid-back groove that anticipates the bluesy soul-funk of Maxwell and D'Angelo by a good decade or so. Terence also scored another hit single with "Dance Little Sister" from this album, which, like "If You Let Me Stay" sounds like Stevie Wonder with an electric guitar behind him.

"Seven More Days" is a terrific ballad, about two lovers separated by distance, but who still care about each other, while my personal favourite from this album - "Let's Go Forward" - is an emotional, heart-wrenching number which sees Terence perfect his crooning skills to a glistening sheen.

There's "Rain" and "I'll Never Turn My Back On You (Father's Words"), with a seductive, Carribbean-esque lilt, and the starkly contrasting block harmony opus, "As Yet Untitled" (was that title meant to be a joke?!).

The unforgettable "Sign Your Name" - his best-known song - which was played to death on radio between 1987 and 1989 (and still gets played today!) is here, and it's melodic soul-funk strains and perfectly smooth vocal harmonies haven't aged one bit.

The album closes with a terrific cover of Smokey Robinson's "Who's Lovin' You?", bringing one of the all-time great debut albums to a majestic end.

If you haven't yet heard this terrific album, then for goodness sake, buy it now.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby
This is a great and now ground breaking classic CD! My favorite songs are Wishing well, and Sign your name! This man sings with soul and conviction ! Read more
Published 24 days ago by MissK
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic
A blast from the past - awesome album. And a really good variety of songs. Beautiful voice too. Excellent memories.
Published 2 months ago by KiwiSam
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST debut albums ever
I remember when Terrence Trent D'Arby burst onto the scene in the late 1980s. He has a raw voice with a great range. Read more
Published 3 months ago by terry simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Best music this artist ever produced
I think his music is epic and he wrote most of the songs. Listing to the lyrics lets you know that he is a genius.
Published 5 months ago by Pepper
4.0 out of 5 stars Great CD by an Under-Appreciated Artist
Terence Trent Darby is different--a musician's musician. This collection has a number of his most popular tunes, and remains special and timeless (except for some heavy-handed... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Fred's Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hardline
Great music. Love Amazon MP3 and Cloud. Have been wanting to purchase this for a while and am glad I finally did.
Published 9 months ago by Vicki L. Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
Even after 25 years it sounds current and cool. Highly recommend this cd even in 2012. His voice is unique.
Published 12 months ago by Will
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE
I have been searching for this cd for a long time, each time i asked no one seems to know, and it is a shame that the US has forgotten about this sexy man here, I don't look for... Read more
Published 13 months ago by addensmore
5.0 out of 5 stars 80's Classic
I know what most people think when they hear the name Terence Trent D'Arby . . . ''who''? I know, I get it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Aaliyahcashmere
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Debut
Terence Trent D'Arby / Introducing the hardline according to Terence Trent D'Arby: One of the greatest albums of the 1980's, this soulful anthem filled release was, and is, a true... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Bynum
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