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 excellent Nov 14, 2009
Readers of mine will know I have no love for modern production--that digital sheen that covers today's music. But when an artist can make an artist can make an album like this, I am willing to spend the time to penatrate the gloss.
And Symphany or Damm has a lot under that sheen. Just on "She Kissed Me" track two, I hear maracas, solid but fluid bass playing, and Jesus-that guitar. Lenny Kravitz may do a fun Hendrix nostalgia cartoon, but D'arby has actually assimilated the influence. This may be modern music at modern volume, but the grit--notice I didn't say flash--is old school, with all the traditional blue notes, timing tentions, and chewy riffs--this is a perfect blues solo. Not a lot of people know how to use the blues for inspiration and not immitation now. But D'Arby has not just the notes, but the sawdust in the system needed to play this RIGHT!
After the fireworks of "She Kissed Me" it is a little work to come down to the mistempo pieces D'arby follows it with. If you can fault D'arby here, it is only for making a track so good that it delightfully exhausts you before he even really gets started.
But when you finally stop hiting the BACK button to hear "She Kissed Me" --and it could be a while before you do--you hear the same type of dynamics. All the synths and modern divices are there, but so are the acccustic guitars, the stereo seperation, the little off the cuff informalities and "mistakes" that we used to lovingly absorb over the years in the days of analouge.
This music may be digital, but is far from perfect. Thank god. And thank Terrance Trent D'arby
 Terence Trent d'Arby At His Best!! Jul 06, 2009
I always enjoyed Terence Trent d'Arby's music but had lost touch with him over the years. Imagine how happy I was to rediscover him on the radio and then to be able to receive this CD in such a timely manner and in such good condition. I play it constantly and I am enjoying it so much. This is a wonderful example of his musical genius and I am looking forward to adding more of his music to my collection.
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TTD is the MAN May 21, 2006
This album is fire. This guy never really got the credit he deserved. Listen to songs like "Penelope Please", "Let her down easy", "Do you love me like you say you do", "Delicate", "She kissed me" , etc and tell me this guy doesn't deserve more credit than he has been given. I wish this album came after his debut album because it would have been a strong follow-up. Go get this album!!.
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His second keeper. Dec 19, 2005
"Symphony Or Damn" is an album that kind of fell throught the cracks, but it's easily my favorite of his after the debut. I remember seeing the "She Kissed Me" video, and also remembering how much that song rocked me, and still does. It has a pace similar to "Are You Gonna Go My Way", but it's the better song. Another great track that is literally delicate, is "Delicate". These two songs stand as the loudest and softest moments of the album, but everything else is great as well. "Wet Your Lips" I love, and also "Let Her Down Easy". The portion of track 11 titled "F & J" is Frankie and Johnny, and whether or not it has anything to do with the film of the same name, it complements it well. I would highly suggest getting this if you think you might like it, or you could hope his upcoming "Best Of" included alot of this, and get that.
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If .... Apr 19, 2005
If "Do You Love Me Like You Say You Do" was the only great song on this CD and every other song was a flopping fish on a scorching sun deck in mid-summer's heat, I'd still buy it! That song is such a classic cut that its value would hold up an overall terrible CD...but luckily, TTD doesn't disappoint and delivers a sterling set of musical genius (yet again)! From songs like "She Kissed Me", "Baby Let Me Share My Love", "Delicate", "Wet Your Lips", "Let Her Down Easy" and "I Still Love You." Great, great stuff! 16 terrific songs and no filler! How often can you say that...???
On his 3rd album TTD came roaring back with both cannons blazing...yet the music industry didn't get it! Thank Heaven's I did. As one reviewer said..sometimes it's nice to have an artist that is all your own..one that hasn't comprised the art of music or their talent for fame and fortune!
Whenever pressed to pick a favorite by TTD, I can't do it because each release of his gives me a different kind of release...it's like asking a parent to pick a favorite child..it can't be done! The man is a genius..take a walk on the wild, soulful, rock-edged side with TTD. You need this CD in your collection...I kid you not!
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