Aaron S. from VANCOUVER, WA Reviewed on 8/25/2009...
Great under-rated album!
CD Reviews
Superstar to Commercial Oblivion
essence_uk | 11/15/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Neither Fish Nor Flesh's downfall is it's lack of real commercial singles and a certain jealous Sony labelmate's sabotage if you believe Terence himself. That's not to say the music here is any worse overall than Hardline. The unofficially Stevie Wonder Summer Soft sampling "To Know Someone Deeply", Motown-esque "Billy Don't Fall" and the gospel attack of "I Don't Want To Bring Your God's Down" are some favourites of mine. Don't believe the hype, there was no dramatic artistic post-Hardline disaster."
A heavenly feel, but TTD is reaching for more...
A. L. Kennedy | Brooklyn, NY United States | 07/29/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is truly a mood album, but what mood is it? This is the main question you'll ask yourself as you play this over and over, which might be T's main goal on this, his unforgettable second album. The delectable "I Have Faith..." will make you a believer in his lyrical ability, and "I Don't Want To Bring your Gods Down" will make you stand up and say amen. His influences truly shine here: James Brown, Sam Cooke, maybe early Michael Jackson and Prince with his syrupy falsetto. Definitely a richly textured if somewhat unevenly sequenced set of sounds from a most unpredictable artist. Still, I got the feeling he was reaching for more, but couldn't put it on the record. It ends too soon, I wanted just one more song. But I'm moody, too. TTD and I share the same birthday, maybe that's his point: keep us wanting more. Children of the Ides do that. If this is his goal, yeah, it worked! Pop it in and press "play." You won't be disappointed."
Good Solid Disc
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 03/02/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"hearing the Gospel of I'll be Alright is classic D'arby.this Disc had so much Range&style that it was scary.the Talent Level of this Man is no Joke.as a Writer,arranger,Producer,Instrumentalist&vocalist he is a very complete Artist.alot of folks Slept on this Disc.it's a shame.Billy Don't Fall was Genius.To Know someone deeply is to know someone Softly is a Great Slow-Jam.you feel a true Talent through out this Disc."
A feast for the ear and the mind
John K. Reed | Harrisburg, PA United States | 05/27/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"TTD is the most creative mind in music today. He has surpassed Prince, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. His sound is the most unique and distinctive sound around. No one else sounds anything like him.Blending elements of Jazz, classical, pop, R&B, rap, rock, alternative, latin... even country. HE is truly a Genius! Now in my mind the other 3 listed are as well but right now, he is the king. Unfortunately few people have a diverse enough musical background to appreciate what it is that Terence is doing and to the untrained ear it may sound like noise. Incredibly intricate arrangements and great emotion make all of his work phenomenal! Take the time to Listen. You might not get it for 4 or five sittings, maybe more. But it's well worth the effort. If you can get it you will be thrilled."