Great Expectations - Darren Day

Advantages: Some beautiful love songs
Disadvantages: Some tracks just didn't work

...After a few rather controversial moments over the past twelve months, from the rather unexpected civil service to partner Richard Cullen to the supposed racially motivated verbal attack in a Thai restaurant (the claim has been vigorously denied by Darren Hayes and his lawyer), it seems that the previously successful Australian artist was being trusted into the showbiz spotlight for his private life rather than his music! Being a fan of the man himself since the days of Savage Garden, it may surprise you to learn that I wasn't really bothered about his latest album, 'This Delicate Thing We've Made'. After hearing the first single from the double disk compilation, 'On the Verge of Something Wonderful', I wasn't over struck; I could very much take or leave the whole thing. Then came my Brother's birthday. Like me, he was a huge fan... Read review

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Advantages: Great lyrics, great voice BUY IT
Disadvantages: there really is none

...Tasmin Archer’s debut album back in 1992 ‘Great Expectations’, signalled the emergance of one of the best and original female singer/songwriter that Britain has produced. The album is characterised by the endearing baggage of guitar and keyboard sounds, the catchy melodies, the intelligent lyrics, and the smooth production that it offers us. On top of these though, rests the best offering, the jewel in the album’s crown: Tasmin’s voice. She is undoubtedly a singer singing from the gut, with a genuine love of singing. She delivers each song with a passionate, powerful, distinctive vocal that can at worst catches your ear and respect in it’s originality, and at best sets each song alight for you (depending on what kind of mood your in). If the musicianship and the lyrics make up the body of the album, then Tasmin’s endearing voice... Read review

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Advantages: Some promising solo work
Disadvantages: Some repetitive tracks too

...in the spring of 2002. With high expectations of the front man that I adored, what would my reaction be to his debut solo album? Track 1: Strange Relationship (5.02 minutes) Starting off the album was definitely one of the albums strongest tracks. 'Strange Relationship' seems to be a rhetorical rant about the loss of love and the feeling of disownment from a lover or even a friend. That, I feel was left quite ambiguous for the listener to make their mind up over. This was the second single, reaching #15 in the UK singles charts. Marks out of 10: 8 - One of the best tracks on here that probably should have got more recognition for its greatness. Track 2: Insatiable (5.10 minutes) I will never forget the day I first saw this video. As the first single from 'Spin', Darren had changed his style quite dramatically; now with more natural... Read review

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