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Track Listings
| 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 Loving You |
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One of the most original recording artists of the 80s Introducing! combines the best of rock, pop and contemporary urban R&B, Terence's vocals can be smooth like the sweet soul singers of the 60s, funky like Prince, or as impassioned as the most sizzling rocker.
Terence's voice echoes everyone from James Brown and Sam Cooke to Stevie Wonder. He also played many of the instruments, co-produced most tracks, and wrote just about all of the songs.
His debut album won him a Grammy and a Soul Train award and would ultimately be the apex of his success. --Dan Cocker
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By ChezzyD
Format:Audio CD
1987 was the year of Stock, Aitken & Waterman, synth pop was at its most commercial - yet suddenly appeared Terence... He was Hendrix, Prince and James Brown rolled into one but with an inimitable style all his own, incredible songs and an ego to match. Nothing sounded like this at the time and it has aged really well - I defy anyone to classify this as an '80's' album - I think it would stand out no matter what era we were in. His raspy, soulful vocals lend such energy and passion to the songs that even when the lyrics are unfathomable (which they occasionally are) you always get a sense of what he is singing about whether it be anger, love or loss. The album opens with a dim, crackling pulse, first time I played it I thought my stereo needed adjusting and then bang it hits you from both speakers! As the album progresses there is a mix of strange but wonderful (If You All Get To Heaven), downright danceable (If You Let Me Stay, Dance Little Sister), beautiful love songs (Let's Go Forward, Sign Your Name'), a fantastic cover version of Who's Loving You (I think this was done by the Jackson 5) and the very bizarre but heartfelt accapella of As Yet Untitled, which really grew on me after a few listens (anyone who thinks singing unaccompanied like that is easy should try it). And the list goes on. TTD's strength is in mad egotism, innate sensuality and intelligence. He manages to distill some big ideas into some disarmingly descriptive phrases ('old men's cigars puff up the wars, to protect their f***-ups again, young men must die to keep the old ones alive just to prove their studs once again'), injects a little humour ('Get up off your rocking chair grandma! Or rather.. would you care to dance grandmother?') and packages it all up with some original instrumentation, great melodies and that voice. The guy's got soul and this is an essential album.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Caz
Format:Audio CD
Although this isn't a newly released album, I just had to order it as it's just sooooo brilliant. I totally love listening to it really loud when I'm at home or driving, it takes me right back to when my sister & I went to watch him perform live in Leeds ~ Fantastic!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not got this album? Then you are missing out on one of the classic albums that defined the 80'S! TTD's vocals are awesome from the upbeat "Dance little sister" to the sensuous "Sign your name" that is still as good today as it was back then. "If I ever get to heaven" is still very catchy and one of the highlights of this debut album. A real shame he has gone a little strange in his latter years. Really is a worthy addition to any serious music collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Still hits the spot
I had this album when it came out many years back. Saw it on Amazon for 40p plus £1.30 p & p
in perfect used condition. Read more
in perfect used condition. Read more
Published 27 days ago by MARTIN WADE
4.0 out of 5 stars
A past favourite.
Yes to Terence. He has always been among my good performers and this CD measures up to his usual standard.
Published 1 month ago by B. Cork
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Hardline
Terence Trent D'Arby (or Sananda Matreiya, as he is now known) has, simply put, one of the greatest soul voices of his generation. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jasper Wong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value for a Great Artist!
Arrived in a great time, well packed and in perfect quality. Such a small price to pay for a great album, and it really pleased my mum for her birthday anyway. Read more
Published 14 months ago by James
2.0 out of 5 stars
cd damage
i was receveid 2 cd (terence trent d'arby introducing the hardline according) with cover damage. I 'm disappointed for this :(
Published 16 months ago by mau75
4.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful value
Another top draw CD that is available at bargain basement price from some Amazon dealers.
This multi talented artist wrote every track on this. Read more
This multi talented artist wrote every track on this. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Red Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I love this album and was really happy with the price i got it for and how quickly it arrived through the post. Extremly happy with my purchase and would def use seller again.
Published on 6 Nov 2010 by Happy go lucky
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good album.
Best known for his major hit 'Sign Your Name', 'Terrence Trent D'arby' had a succession of hits back in the late eighties - ironically, his biggest hit being the aforementioned... Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by FAMOUS NAME
5.0 out of 5 stars
80S CLASSIC
THIS ALBUM BRINGS ME BACK SO MANY HAPPY AND SAD MEMORIES,JUST GLAD TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO IT AGAIN!
Published on 4 May 2010 by Christopher Logan Moran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Introducing the Hardline......
The music is still amazing 22 years the release of the CD.
This is THE album from Terrence. I consider most of the tracks as evergreens. Read more
This is THE album from Terrence. I consider most of the tracks as evergreens. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by The Golfer
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