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Spin

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With chart-topping hits such as "Truly, Madly, Deeply," "I Want You," and "I Knew I Loved You," from the internationally-known Savage Garden, Darren Hayes embarks on his solo career with a BANG!

Starting at the top, "Strange Relationship" offers a dated-sounding smooth groove, already making your ears ask for more.

"Insatiable," his first single, shows his writing talent and range of vocals, as well as providing a great love song.

"Heart Attack" is the first of many danceable songs that sounds somewhat reminiscent of Michael Jackson's recent work.

"I Miss You" is one of his few Savage Garden-sounding songs that is a mellow hit that is easy to love.

"Creepin' Up On You" is another dated-sounding songs featuring a nice arrangement of strings, as well as a kickass beat to dance to.

"Dirty" is another MJ-type song, but Darren adds his signature bang to it with the harmony and chorus.

"Crush (1980 ME)" is a perfect example of how good you could take an 80's sounding song and add today's technology to it. His vocal layering and dance beat makes this song unique and awesome.

"Good Enough" is another slow groove, which gives a slow break to the dance, yet keeps up the mood, preparing you for...

"I Can't Ever Get Enough," a song that might send Enrique for a spin, as the Spanish-style guitar accents this song perfectly.

"Like It or Not" is a similar song as that above, very Savage Garden sounding, perfect in every way.

"What You Like" picks the tempo back up with a kick, with techno signatures weaving throughout the song.

Finally, "Spin," the title track is probably my favorite song over all. This song features some of his best harmony that will put Nsync's (perhaps) only talent to a big big shame. He layers the sounds with his voice, and it pays off.

Overall, I would strongly recommend this CD, as I am enjoying it greatly. My sister which (sadly) hated Savage Garden loves this CD as well.

Darren Hayes is here, and hopefully here for a good while.

This is an incredible album that was so much better than I expected. Darren Hayes has one of the most distinctive voices in music today, and has proven himself as a solo artist. All the songs are wonderfully sung and has some very original lyrics. The best track is Crush(1980 me). A funky uptempo ode to the 80's. Dirty and Creepin Up On You are also great uptempo tracks reminiscent of early Savage Garden hits. Then there are the classic ballads. Insatiable, I Miss You, and Like it or Not, all beautifully sung with Darrens signature falsetto and very heartfelt lyrics. This is a wonderful album. One that you can listen to over and over again and not get sick of it.

True Darren Hayes fans will love this! In addition to Spin, the first solo project from the ex-Savage Garden crooner, listeners will get a taste of being in concert as they experience the disc of live performances included in this package. The spectacle of Savage Garden shows has gone, and is now replaced with the exquisite vocals of a great entertainer. These "unplugged" performances of favorite hits from his album Spin makes this a great listen. If you're not a fan, but you love good music, give it a spin...you won't be disappointed.

I've got this album, and it's fantastic!! The live tracks are the best, and the two covers he does are briliant. 5 stars isn't a high enough rating for this cd. It deserves millions and millions and millions!!!

Ive never been a Savage Garden fan. Ive had two their albums though and loved some songs very much (To The Moon And Back, Truly Madly Deeply, I Want You and almost everything from Affirmation) but they were not my only fav. in the music. I didnt like Darrens dark and a little feminine image.
Something amazing has happened with Darren Hayes debut CD. I didnt know about SG split, about this scandal change of Darrens hair color, I only knew that I cant get enough of Insatiable since the first time I have heard it on the radio. This song became a great hit in Russia, you could hear it on every radio stations for every hour. Then I bought an album and I fell in love with it from the first sound of Strange Relationship. Its 7 months since that, but Spin is still my favorite album ever. I joined the great army of Darren Hayes fans (welcome to darrenhayes.ru and hayesteam.narod.ru). I was at both of his concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg and extremely impressed by singers strong, pure, wide-ranged voice. You can dislike the music but you cant deny Darrens talent as a singer and entertainer.
Savage Garden was a combination of two great gifts  music of Daniel and vocals and lyrics of Darren.
With Spin, the leading and the best part is Darrens incredible voice and his melodies. As to the music, its still in evolution (love this pop mixture of 80-90th but thats not his completed style). The lyric is very poetic even though its not as soulful as in Affirmation. (Is it clear that I became a crazy fan of Savage Garden too?) The title track is the best example of lyric, it reminds deep and sincere lyric of Affirmation and Animal Song . Either I would recommend you to read Where You Wanted To Be as the other best lyric but this song is a B-side.
This CD is great anyway. I love all the songs but at the moment my fav areummWhat You Like, Like It Or Not, Spin. Some songs are very intimate and passionate, others are for party and having fun.
Looking forward to the next album!!!
P.S. Girls, be very careful! Now Darren looks so charmingly so you can lose your heart (but he does not at the albums cover though, Id prefer I Miss You UK single cover).

I have been a darren hayes/savage garden fan since I want you, to the moon and back, etc...The minute i heard "i want u", i knew this was going to be something big - you know, you just get that feeling sometimes.

Well, what can I say, this is definitely the best work that Darren Hayes has ever done, and surpasses the Savage Garden albums by a mile. The mood is darker (more songs feel like break me shake me rather than truly madly deeply). And all the songs flow into each other almost like a (gasp!) concept album. Very cohesive indeed.

I am going to rate these songs on a scale of ten. Why do I rate some songs higher than 10 (as you may have seen in other reviews as well)? Because I feel that they are uber-fantastic and are the driving force of the album.

1. Strange Relationship 9/10
Good starting number, a bit weird and dark. Though many people rate it their favourite, not mine....

2. Insatiable 20/10
THE driving force of the album. dark, brooding, sensuous, sad all at the same time with a very soothing beat and fantastic latin style guitars...his falsetto sounds wonderful - doesn't get better than this.

3. Heart Attack 7/10
An ordinary michael jackson like pop song resqued by darren's voice

4. I Miss You 8/10
Good slow song, but nothing special...again vocals are great

5. Creepin' Up On You 8/10
Again, a rather creepy sounding song - the orchestral piece blends in well with the pop...

6. Dirty 7/10
Another michael jackson sounding song - guitaring is good on this one..again nothing special but not too bad...

7. Crush (1980 ME) 12/10
I wish he had the "holiday" remixed version which sounded much better - if so, i would have scored it even higher.

8. Good Enough 10/10
The balads are all beginning to sound somewhat similar, but the vocals and lyrics carry them through

9. I Can't Ever Get Enough Of You 12/10
Heartfelt - only one who has been in love can understand this song

10. Like It Or Not 10/10
The line just goes around in my head " coming 2 see u whether u like it or not...)

11. What You Like 10/10
I didn't like this one at first, but is has really grown on me...quite funky, midtempo and nice.

12. Spin 20/10
my god! how could the last song on the album be so darn upbeat and good. This song has really grown on me and definitely rocks!

I cannot begin to stress how good this album is...i mean, no lousy songs, and except for a few fast tracks, this is totally top notch. I doubt if Darren Hayes will ever make a better album than this - I think this is where he peaked...

if you have any doubts about buying this album, BUY IT without a second thought! if you like good pop/rock music....When the music feels like this!

Darren Hayes has absolutely amazing vocals. This album shows off his voice even more so than both Savage Garden albums. His voice is just so pure, but sexy, and his range is unbelievable. You can feel his emotions when he sings, like when he moans. Who would have thought that moaning and sighing could sound so musical? ("Insatiable" is a good example of this.) He has the most stunning vibrato...I love how it quivers, but yet he remains in control of his voice. Every time he goes to falsetto, I get chills down my spine. When you listen to him, you can just sense passion, tenderness, intensity, desire...it is ridiculous that I'm even trying to describe his voice. It can't be put into words, you just need to hear it to believe it.

This is a lot different than Affirmation and Savage Garden's first album, but I think it is just as wonderful. Listen to the song "Good Enough." This song is just average, but the last minute of it is heavenly. Darren hits all the high notes with amazing ease, and it sounds beautiful. "Insatiable" (the most sensual love song you'll ever hear), "I Miss You", "I Can't Ever Get Enough of You", and "Like it or Not" are all terrific ballads. There are also more upbeat tempo songs, like "Spin" and "Crush (1980 Me)". Oh yeah, if you are able to get a hold of "The Heart Wants what it Wants", please do so. It is a really good song, but only available on the CD with the bonus track. (I downloaded mine from iTunes)

This album is filled with romantic lyrics, heart-warming music, and Darren's indescribable voice. I love this album.

Darren Hayes solo album simply feels unfinished. If it does anything for him, it does show that he definitely had a hand in writing all of the Savage Garden songs, because the really good ones give off that exuberant feeling that their albums had. But, most of these songs are missing the touch of Daniel Jones. They feel like theyre only half done. The great absence of guitar, or any live instrument on this record dissappointed me. His voice sounds best when its surrounded by natural sounds, such as the spare "I dont know you anymore" from Affirmation. It also sounds good when surrounded by guitar, such as "I Want You", or "Break Me Shake Me" from Savage Garden. All of the little bleeps and blips get old, and some of the songs sound tired and forced. But that doesnt mean you wont find diamonds in the rough...
Here are the best and worst tracks
Best:
"Insatiable", with its lush orchestration, and flamenco style guitar part(yay!) it shows off his prowess with lyrical imagery, and his incredible range
"Dirty", this song is just like the name, its got this sound to it that makes you feel dirty, but in the way that hurts so good. When be busts into "Scorpio, Ive been told..." you know what hes talking about.
"Crush" this is my personal favorite. its a total homage to the 1980's, and i love it.
"Good Enough" probably the best song on the album. honest, open, and near perfect.
Worst:
"Creepin up on you" Stupid...just stupid stupid stupid!! AHH!
"What you like" It just doesnt appeal to me.

all the rest of these songs fall somewhere in the middle. they are not remarkable one way or the other. to sum it up, Savage Garden fans, stay away, you will not enjoy what you hear for the most part. Darren Hayes fans...enjoy.

This album is the most awesome I have heard in years! The hit single "Insatiable" is nothing less than breath taking. Each and every note is pure gentle seduction itself. If you have ever been fortunate enough to have been in love like this, then this song will truly strike a "chord" in your heart. "I Miss You" and "I Can't Ever Get Enough of You" are very reminiscent of the simple, moving beauty of "Savage Garden". And who could resist getting up and dancing to the energetic beat of "Dirty"? The free-flowing melody of "Good Enough" can brighten the lowest spirits. Every single track on this album is a tremendous hit! Congratulations to Darren on this wonderful solo sensation!

Savage Garden was a great band. When they broke up, I was heartbroken. Then I heard that Darren was going solo. At first, I thought for sure that it wouldn¡¯t be too good. But I still went to get his album the first day it came out, just out of curiosity. I still had that ¡°iff-y¡± feeling until right before I actually got to listen to it, but boy was I wrong.

The cd begins with a great song, Strange Relationship. Probably my favorite song on the album right now.
Then it goes into the first single, Insatiable.
Then Heart Attack which has a kool funky beat to it.
I Miss You is one of the many songs that make me sing along to it.
The beginning and the little instrumental breaks of each verse of Creepin' Up On You reminds me of a cartoon Halloween song. It¡¯s a kool song, I think the chorus is kinda ¡°pop-ier¡± than the other tracks on the album.
I think Dirty has a some of that ¡°Savage Garden sound¡± to it.
Crush (1980 Me) made me laugh when I first heard it. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s the lyrics, or just the tempo and rhythm it¡¯s sung in. Has that 80¡¯s feel (hence the title). I think I need to listen to it more to take it more serious. ;)
I love Good Enough. The Darren touch in the lyrics, the realistic lyrics.
Another one of my favorite songs on the album is I Can¡¯t Ever Get Enough of You. My mom says that it has the sounds sorta like ¡°Two Beds And A Coffee Machine¡± from Affirmation. It does a little bit, but it has something different as well.
Like It Or Not also has those Darren lyrics again. A warm easy-going song.
What You Like is a good easy-going song as well.
Spin, the title track and the last song of the album, is great. Kinda up-beat, and sorta has the Savage Garden sound again.

Darren¡¯s CD is certainly a pleasant surprise. It doesn¡¯t really sound too much like the stuff he did in Savage Garden. In a way, you can hear the Savage Garden in him, but also, you can feel a new element in all his songs. Like his kool new breathing thing he's got going on. And it sounds like his voice is a lot higher than before. I think that Darren¡¯s career as a solo artist will definitely be a success.