Terence Trent D'Arby: Wild Card!
(Sananda)

Caroline Sullivan
Friday February 21, 2003
The Guardian

4/5 Stars

Terence Trent D'Arby had a difficult 1990s, the nadir of which was probably the desperate mating call Supermodel Sandwich with Cheese from his 1995 album Vibrator. But he has started the new century with a clean slate, changing his name to Sananda Maitreya and launching his own label.
The artful blend of soul, rock and funk is reassuringly familiar, though. D'Arby/ Maitreya still exercises a Prince-like control over songwriting, arrangement and production, rendering it a one-man show, but that's no bad thing with an artist of his ability. Drivin' Me Crazy packs enough lust into three funky minutes to satiate his most ardent fans (or "lightbeings", as he calls them), and the outstanding Suga Free pairs dark balladry with an operatic choir. Even the banjo-plinking O Divina comes good in the end, swelling into a Motownesque chorus. A snazzy comeback.
[This message was edited Fri Feb 21 3:35:50 PST 2003 by Sly]

I saw him live a few months ago. hes touring europe and will start touring the sates in april.

his band wasnt good, in my humble opinion...

but Terence sings the same, and he looks so good!!! he was a runway model 4 Roberto Cavalli's 2002 collection in Milan Fashion Week, so just think how he looks!!


i wrote him an email and he sent me his cd, a poster and 3 photos all signed!!!

after the shows he usually talks 2 ppl and sign autographs 4 hours...i love this man!!!

piflacoco said:

That's sweet... and generous :O

TTD is great... I've always wanted to see him live but never have. Also, I really should buy Wild Card... although he gave it away free, I feel I should buy the official copy

ian said:

Have you been to his site lately, Ian? I think there are a few new songs for download...

I saw hin live twice. During the 1995 "Vibrator"-Tour, those Concerts were amazing, and during the "Wild Card"-Tour in 2000. He is one of the best living singers. What a voice!

Nightcrawler said:

YES, he is a GREAT live singer/performer!!! I've seen him live several times and he really is outstanding.
If you want to be informed about tour dates or anything else concerning Sananda just go to
http://www.sanandapromotion.com/
And yes Ian, go and buy Wildcard there are some changes on the released versions (as to be seen on the ""Wildcard Evolution" on his site as well)

ANY live audios from 2002 around?

We can solicit for other artists ...right?

Serious said:

I want to ... but the problem is, I really liked the original download version. I don't really want a different version! Dunno why he has fucked around with it so much... e.g. he has left "Love can u hear me" off the Joker's Edition...

ian said:

BUT if you don't buy the released versions you miss such fantastic songs as "Some Birds Blue" (if you don't have the OMPST it's on), Reflecting, Testify. etc., and that REALLY would be a pity, wouldn't it

can I say...wrong forum?

TTD sucks, BTW...

abierman said:

BUT as Ian as Org moderator is involved in this thread I just say

Serious said:

so Ian and you are like !!!

abierman said:

There's a Prince mention at the top of the page

Serious said:

Oh alright I'll buy it

Has anyone ordered from Sananda's online store, are they OK?

ian said:

Ian, that's such and you know it! Can you imagine how many unrelated thread I can start with a Prince mention in the header?

abierman said:

yeah the man has a point. This post has nothing to do with Prince - who runs this crap site!!!??!

Oh yeah...

I'll move it in a mo

ian

ian said:

yeah the man has a point. This post has nothing to do with Prince - who runs this crap site!!!??!

Oh yeah...

I'll move it in a mo

ian[/quote]

hehehe, funny shit...

really you don't have to move it because of me, though!
[This message was edited Fri Feb 21 6:03:37 PST 2003 by abierman]

abierman said:

BUT it must be allowed to help a moderator if he has some questions (don't forget how much time and effort they put into their "job").
So Ian, it's a graet idea to buy the CD especially considering the fact how cheap an independent artist sells his CDs via his site (contrary to Prince...ooops, another Prince mention, are you happy now abierman ). If I was you I would also buy the single CD as "Mona Lisa's Laughing" is a fantastic song IMO.

on second thought: move it!

they just released a TTD greatest hits cd
31 songs...some live versions


if i ever c prince and terence playing 2gether...i probably¿? pass out!!!

Well, just ordered Wild Card. Thanx for the recommendations. TTD rocks!

Big Fan of His Stuff&the Guy is a Real Talent but Direction at time kinda hurts Him in spots IMHO.But He should be more Respected than He is IMHO.