Wild Card (Jokers Edition)

Originally released in 2001 this album is now released with new artwork and a different tracklisting including 4 new songs. 19 tracks. Sananda Records. 2002. Album Description

TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT

Let me preface this by saying that I am a total TTD fan (Sananda)and that I wanted so badly to like this cd however, it was a total disappointment.

Every song on here is dull... tired... low energy. What happened to the raw passion... the funk... the voice that when heard, evoked a mixture of Otis Redding and Janis Joplin with a just let it RIP!!! sound.

Sounds like he is holding back on every song and what is up with this band... even when he does try to give you a sampling of what was, the band falls short.

True story... my newphew who his 16 years old (totally into RAP... I don't think he has every heard any of TTD music) was riding with me in my car.. I poped in Vibrator.. Holding on to You to be exact, and my nephew made the statement... "who is that... he sho nuff sound like he is holdin on for dear life!"
That's the TTD (Sananda) that would make you listen... even if you didn't want to!

Don't get me wrong, I don't knock spiritually, evolution, change, etc. however, seems like he has MORPH into the run of the mill POP singer.

Whoa is me!!!! Where did the funk... the stank go. Bring it back please! December 16, 2004

A Masterwork

It's all come together on this record. Without question an artistic benchmark for Sananda. Simply excellent songwriting that is heartfelt, diverse, and much else besides. One can definitely tell that years of introspection, life, love, and release have gone into this art...and that this time he means it.

The "Hardline" years almost seem like another lifetime ago, as well as the famous boast that it was the "best new record since Sgt. Pepper." Ahh, the confidence of youth. But in my mind, he's finally gotten there with this record. Yes, it's that good.

On a personal note, I saw Sananda in Austin at the (now gone) Liberty Lunch back in 1995, during the Vibrator tour, where for some reason the people let my friend and I in for free because they thought we were part of the band! (Welcome to Austin! they said!)....ahhh please forgive the reminiscance....

I'm delighted and excited with this record, and with Sananda's excellent and open website as well. Pay it a visit! www.sanandamaitreya.com

The twenty first century has gotten off to an excellent start, that's for sure. June 22, 2004

UNMISTAKABLE VOICE THAT BLOWS YOU AWAY

I was very surprised to find out that Terence Trent D'Arby had
changed his name altogether (to Sananda) and made this all new album. It seemed sort of like a disguise to me, or that Terence was trying to avoid being pigeon-holed by his former career. This is a very novel idea-to come back and show everybody that it is his talent , not his name, that takes him places musically. It also shows incredible confidence in his abilities. To me it seemed far-fetched though, since you can not possibly hear him sing and not immediately know who it is. He's got a classic powerhouse voice that will probably always harken back to his former hits, but on Wildcard, he continues to excell in his art. I was not at all sure what this new cd with so many tracks on it would sound like, and I was so blown away by it after just one listen. It appears that this album has been an incredible effort for the artist to make a truly great cd, and I think he has certainly done it. His style shows through in every track ,and the songs take you places you have never been before. Every track is unique and original to me, and once again his voice just couldn't be more amazing in range and texture and maturity. If you at all liked D'Arby's earlier work, this one will be an unexpected treasure. I hope that more people catch on to this album and it becomes as appreciated as it really deserves. This one should have spawned a number of commercial hits if the music scene weren't so fickle. December 10, 2003

Absolute Class!

This CD is simply CLASS! From start to finish there is never a dull moment with more melodies & hooks than you have any right to expect from one CD.
TTD has never failed to impress with each comeback. Get this album if you are a lover of music! October 17, 2003

Hot Damn!

What a great CD! Sananda has got it going on from start to finish. This is the best cd of the year! I've been waiting for an album to really move me. I can't put it down. I've heard an extended tour of the US will be coming up (it's about time). Couldn't make it to the Chicago show. Great Performance of Designated Fool on Jay Leno! Hopefully Sananda will hit Minneapolis next time around... July 4, 2003

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