On this day October 23, 1989, Terence Trent DArby released his ambitious second album Neither Fish Nor Flesh, a bold follow up to his multi platinum debut Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent DArby. The album pushed boundaries with its mix of soul, rock, funk, and psychedelic influences, revealing DArby’s determination to grow beyond pop stardom and create something more experimental and deeply personal.
Neither Fish Nor Flesh featured songs such as This Side Of Love, Billy Dont Fall, and To Know Someone Deeply Is To Know Someone Softly. While the record received mixed reviews upon release and did not match the commercial success of his debut, it later gained appreciation for its creativity and emotional depth. DArby’s fearless approach and artistic confidence made it one of the most intriguing and misunderstood albums of the late 1980s.
80s insight: Neither Fish Nor Flesh reflected the late 1980s spirit of experimentation, as artists sought to redefine pop and soul through innovation, honesty, and bold artistic vision.
Neither Fish Nor Flesh featured songs such as This Side Of Love, Billy Dont Fall, and To Know Someone Deeply Is To Know Someone Softly. While the record received mixed reviews upon release and did not match the commercial success of his debut, it later gained appreciation for its creativity and emotional depth. DArby’s fearless approach and artistic confidence made it one of the most intriguing and misunderstood albums of the late 1980s.
80s insight: Neither Fish Nor Flesh reflected the late 1980s spirit of experimentation, as artists sought to redefine pop and soul through innovation, honesty, and bold artistic vision.
