Introducing The Hardline According To ... by Terence Trent D'Arby

Produced largely by Martyn Ware of Heaven 17, Introducing The Hardline… fused crisp ‘80s production with a deep reverence for classic R&B. It channelled the ghosts of James Brown, the finesse of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, and the theatrical edge of Prince, yet somehow never felt derivative. Critics marvelled at D’Arby’s “soul ventriloquism”, his ability to summon these influences with uncanny ease, while still sounding brand new. And the public embraced him just as quickly — the album’s run of hits, from its passionate breakout single to its chart-topping transatlantic success, turned him into a phenomenon.Featured songs:If You All Get To HeavenWishing WellSeven More DaysRainAs Yet UntitledSign Your Name