''Terence Trent D'Arby's Vibrator* (*Batteries Included)'' is the fourth album by
Terence Trent D'Arby
Sananda Francesco Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard; March 15, 1962), who started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter who came to fame with his debut studio album, ''Introducing the Hardlin ...
, released in 1995 on
Columbia Records
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. It was self-written, produced, and arranged,
and features the single "Holding On to You", which peaked at number 20 on the
UK Singles Chart
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.
Critical reception
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Select'' gave the album a rating of one out of five, finding the album derivative of
Prince
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,
Jimi Hendrix
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,
Rod Stewart
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and
Marvin Gaye
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."
Music journalist James Richliano stated that the set is made up of musical gems, in which D'Arby reveals himself to be a lover and a poet, whose "rich, soulful voice immediately seizes the ear."
In 2020, marking the album's 25th anniversary, Andy Healy said it "may not have been packed with quantifiable hits, but it is undeniably welcoming and enjoyable."
Track listing
#"Vibrator" – 5:43
#"Supermodel Sandwich" – 3:32
#"Holding On to You" – 5:44
#"Read My Lips (I Dig Your Scene)" – 4:49
#"Undeniably" – 4:59
#"We Don't Have That Much Time Together" – 4:40
#"C.Y.F.M.L.A.Y?" – 4:04
#"If You Go Before Me" – 3:44
#"Surrender" – 4:56
#"TTD's Recurring Dream" – 5:31
#"Supermodel Sandwich W/Cheese" – 3:59
#"Resurrection" – 6:25
#"It's Been Said" – 4:10
Charts
References
External links
Sananda Maitreya's Official SiteIncludes a more detailed discography
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1995 albums
Terence Trent D'Arby albums
Columbia Records albums