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. ~ Rob Bowman