Advocate Review : Retro Done Right
Publication:
The Advocate Magazine
Publication Date:
26 Sep 2006
Writer:
Mark Davis
Market:
US (International) by Mark Davis, The Advocate Magazine
On his debut disc, single-named, multi-hyphenated Darren revives the spirit of 1980s British synth-pop. He makes it his own with a dash of boy band married to contemporary spacey electronics and solid bouncing beats.
As singer, songwriter, primary musician, and producer, Darren whips up an infectuously frothy and positive music confection. On a soaring chorus here or an arrangement there (”The Limit,” “Pie in the Sky”), Darren evokes the best of Erasure, but after a quick tip of the hat he brings the focus back to his own original perspective. His voice is smooth and easy, sailing over the spacious arrangements.
