Where Darren is concerned, I've always enjoyed his music, especially Affirmation and TTATS because they've told a story, the story of a person's life. I've always loved that about SG/DH music, not only the music but the lyrics as well, with the use of metaphors and imagery used in such a way that conjures up exactly the feeling or emotion being conveyed. This does not have to be a criteria for me with many other artists because I guess I simply don't relate to them in the way I do to Darren's work. Perhaps for me the man and the music are inextricably interwoven.

I love songs with conflicting emotions in them, ones that you need to get your head around. I love the deep, darkness of some of his work. I love to be able to explore the feelings behind the words and music. I still love a good love song, so long as it's real and sincere and not just something shallow and meaningless.

Musically I am hoping for something along more acoustic, organic lines this time and I think Darren has already indicated that this is what he is intending to do with his next album. I think with Darren less is more because his voice is his main instrument and doesn't need complicated sounds over-riding it.

I'm certainly looking forward to what he's working on atm [img]smile.gif[/img]