Search - Darden Smith :: Xtra Xtra

A BEST OF with a difference

A. Butterfield | UK | 10/04/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With so many artists pushing out endless compilations of their old material, it's refreshing to see that Darden, original as ever, does it a little differently. So this one's worth buying even if you've got all of his other albums. And you get one new song.Okay, some of these versions aren't THAT different from their original versions, but some are - Loving Arms on solo piano for instance... maybe worth the money for that alone.In some ways I prefer the "Deep Fantastic Blue" material on here than on the album, just like I do when I hear him "live". And there is a bit of "live" recording here, with some judiciously edited applause in the background.If you're unfamiliar with Darden's work, what's wrong with you? Start here so you can decide which one to buy next."

Buy this and listen........

J. Bilby | Kingston, New Hampshire United States | 08/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great CD start to finish, Darden's voice has a bit of folk and country and he's able to capture something in his voice that just draws you into his words, and the music on this cd lets the great songwriting shine. He has one of the best voices out there, great mix of styles and many stripped down but still haunting favorites from over the years. This guy should be getting airplay? I raitt him right up there with jacksone browne as a great singer/songwriter."