Terence Trent d'Arby - TTD's Vibrator

Probably the perfect album no-one heard

I have to admit that I slept on this album back in 1995 for other artists like Michael Jackson's HIStory album and Prince's Gold Experience. Though they both were enjoyable, this WAS the album of 1995. However it was so poorly promoted by Sony that no-one heard it had been released.
This stands up to measurment alongside his best albums (Symphony Or Damn and Wildcard). This album encapsitates you from the start. From the roaring snarl of guitars from the opening title track, to the sweet ballard of the hit 'Holding On To You', to the chicken greased funk of 'Read My Lips (I Dig Your Scene),' to the latin-dance tinged 'We Don't Have That Much Time Together.' From the trip-hop soul bearer 'Surrender' to the reflective 'TTD's Recurring Dream', to the chilling closer 'It's Been Said'. But two of the most impressive tracks 'Supermodel Sandwich' in it's two incarnations, the first a rock/funk track and the second a chill out club funk song. Throughout this album, TTD is on fine form.
For any lover of music, I strongly recommend you buy this- the perfect album that no-one heard. February 24, 2006

Winged and soaring to the celestial

I see Wynton Marsalis mesmerized, James Brown befuddled, Aretha astounded, Mariah mortified, Beyonce blushing, Eric Clapton clapping, and Pelham Goodard (Peegee) gasping. Ahhh yes! The seven-layer salad of song (jazz-funk-soul-pop-r&b-rock-calypso)...The Magic Johnson of music. My fav...TTD's Recurring Dream. I luv the metaphysical stories, Jimi Hendrix-like wa-wa guitar sound, and that cowbell sounding percussion. Mad props to We don't have...great calypso, Holding on to you, Supermodel Sandwich w/cheese...so, so funky, as well as all the others. It's too bad many slept on this work of art. But many slept on Ray Charles until just recently. Although the album title doesn't indicate what the song or album is about, nevertheless, it is less than flattering. No other complaints though. Definitely an album for the thinking person and introspective. I genuflect out of courtesy and respect. November 23, 2004

Top Notch

This is one of TTD's (Sananda Maitreya) best albums. Wonderful compositions, especially "Holding On To You" "We Don't Have That Much Time Together" and "Surrender" (which KGSR played for a while). The biggest performance statement made on this CD is Kevin Wyatt's bass; absolutely rock solid, it walks a fine line between too much and just right.

TTD's singing, as usual, is singular and outstanding.

This is the kind of album Lenny Kravitz WISHES he could make. August 18, 2004

VIBRATE YOUR SOUL

Terence Trent D'arby is an artist of the highest caliber. His albums provide you with everything you can ask for from a musician...top quality musicianship,great melodies/songwriting, and positive lyrics that touch on modern day issues and spiritual themes while providing answers and directing your soul to a higher plane. As a musician and a big music fan, I can honestly tell you that this is one of the best cd's I own and my favorite of all the TTD cd's (with "WildCard -Joker's Edition" and "Symphony or Damn" not too far behind.)
The title track, "Vibrator," really gets you soul vibrating right from the start. Kevin Wyatt's bass line is one of the funkiest I have ever heard and his bass playing is phenomenal throughout the album. The song has a spiritual theme and really connects the listener with TTD's message of positivity. "SuperModel Sandwich" is a funky rock number that really rocks as well with outstanding bass playing once again by Kevin Wyatt.
"Holding On To You" may be the best track on the cd. It's a rousing rock ballad that really showcases TTD's voice. "Undeniably" is a really nice ballad that takes on a really funky/jazzy vibe. "We Don't Have That Much Time Together" has a Latin Flavor to it and a really great melody.
"Supermodel Sandwich/w cheese" is a totally different take on "Supermodel Sandwich"....less of a rock vibe and more of a funky vibe...once again, Kevin Wyatt lays down an unbelievably funky bass line.
Honestly, this is my weak attempt to convey to YOU who is reading this review right now that this cd (along with the "WildCard" and "Symphony or Damn" albums) is absolutely fabulous. It is unbelievable to me how the public has completely slept on TTD's music and talent but I'm very glad that TTD's music has found its way into my life because it definitely "vibrates" with my musical tastes and spiritual inclinations.......To sum it up, this is some damn good music by a really talented musician. Buy it and spread the word. May 4, 2004

Sadly Ignored

TTD released this from the wilderness and Vibrator was highly slept on. Arguably his finest song yet, the beautiful Holding Onto You, nestles up alongside the probing title track, latin influenced We Don't Have That Much Time Together and the funky Supermodel Sandwich in it's two excellent incarnations. There are no weak songs as such and the highlights alone make this album well worth checking out. November 15, 2003

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