Terence Trent D'Arby – Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby (Japanese Edition)
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Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Baritone Saxophone (A3) – Terence Trent D'Arby
Backing Vocals – Glenn Gregory (A1), Lance Ellington (A2, A6), Tony Jackson (A2, A6), Ebo Ross (B2, B5), Frank Collins (B2, B5)
Featuring – The Bojangles (A4, A5, B2, B5)
Bass – Sean Oliver (A2, A6), Phil Spalding (A3, B1), Cass Lewis (A4, B2, B5)
Guitar – Pete Glenister (A1–A6), Christian Marsac (A4, B2, B5), Murray "Blast" Head (A4, B2, B5), Tim Cansfield (B1)
Drums – Bruce Smith (A2, A6), Preston Heyman (A3), Clive "Myuyu" Mngaza (A4, B2, B5)
Keyboards – Nicky (Nick) Plytas (A2, A5, A6, B1), Andy Whitmore (A4, B2, B5)
Organ (Hammond) – Nicky Plytas (A5)
Percussion – Preston Heyman (A1, B1), Frank Ricotti (A2, A6)
Saxophone – Mel Collins (A5)
Guitar, Saxophone – Christian Marsac (B5)
Arranged Strings – Chris Cameron (B3)
Sinubla – Ivar Ybrad (B1)
Arranged by Terence Trent D'Arby (all tracks)
Written by Terence Trent D'Arby (all tracks)
1LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecifed (Japan)
Label : Epic
Original Label : CBS
Recorded 1986–1987
Engineered by Phil "Foghorn" Legg, The Laughing Man
Produced by Howard Grey, The Red Headed Scouser Of Camden (A2, A6), Martyn "Teddy Bear" Ware (A1, A3-5, B1-5), Terence Trent D'Arby (A1, A3-5, B1-5)
Originally released in 1987
Reissued in 1987
Tracks:
Side A
- If You All Get To Heaven
- If You Let Me Stay
- Wishing Well
- I'll Never Turn My Back On You (Father's Words)
- Dance Little Sister
- Seven More Days
Side B
- Let's Go Forward
- Rain
- Sign Your Name
- As Yet Untitled
- Who's Lovin' You
Review :
« Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent d'Arby is a strong debut by this young singer, who wrote virtually every note, played a multitude of instruments, and claimed that this was the most important album since the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper. Hits included "If You Let Me Stay," "Dance Little Sister," "Sign Your Name," and the number one "Wishing Well." His first album is a curious mixture of old and new styles. Although the production is quite modern, d'Arby shows his roots in the work of older artists, borrowing a page or two from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, while James Brown appears to have had the strongest influence on d'Arby's stage presence. » AllMusic Review by Rob Bowman
Rating:
AllMusic : 4 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.69 / 5