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Starting at the top, "Strange Relationship" offers a dated-sounding smooth groove, already making your ears ask for more.

"Insatiable," his first single, shows his writing talent and range of vocals, as well as providing a great love song.

"Heart Attack" is the first of many danceable songs that sounds somewhat reminiscent of Michael Jackson's recent work.

"I Miss You" is one of his few Savage Garden-sounding songs that is a mellow hit that is easy to love.

"Creepin' Up On You" is another dated-sounding songs featuring a nice arrangement of strings, as well as a kickass beat to dance to.

"Dirty" is another MJ-type song, but Darren adds his signature bang to it with the harmony and chorus.

"Crush (1980 ME)" is a perfect example of how good you could take an 80's sounding song and add today's technology to it. His vocal layering and dance beat makes this song unique and awesome.

"Good Enough" is another slow groove, which gives a slow break to the dance, yet keeps up the mood, preparing you for...

"I Can't Ever Get Enough," a song that might send Enrique for a spin, as the Spanish-style guitar accents this song perfectly.

"Like It or Not" is a similar song as that above, very Savage Garden sounding, perfect in every way.

"What You Like" picks the tempo back up with a kick, with techno signatures weaving throughout the song.

Finally, "Spin," the title track is probably my favorite song over all. This song features some of his best harmony that will put Nsync's (perhaps) only talent to a big big shame. He layers the sounds with his voice, and it pays off.

Overall, I would strongly recommend this CD, as I am enjoying it greatly. My sister which (sadly) hated Savage Garden loves this CD as well.

Darren Hayes is here, and hopefully here for a good while.


Be careful...He's dangerously charming   November 20, 2002
Marina Ganicheva (Russia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Iyve never been a Savage Garden fan. Iyve had two their albums though and loved some songs very much (yTo The Moon And Backy, yTruly Madly Deeplyy, yI Want Youy and almost everything from yAffirmationy) but they were not my only fav. in the music. I didnyt like Darrenys dark and a little feminine image.
Something amazing has happened with Darren Hayesy debut CD. I didnyt know about SG split, about this scandal change of Darrenys hair color, I only knew that I canyt get enough of yInsatiabley since the first time I have heard it on the radio. This song became a great hit in Russia, you could hear it on every radio stations for every hour. Then I bought an album and I fell in love with it from the first sound of yStrange Relationshipy. Itys 7 months since that, but ySpiny is still my favorite album ever. I joined the great army of Darren Hayes fans (welcome to darrenhayes.ru and hayesteam.narod.ru). I was at both of his concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg and extremely impressed by singerys strong, pure, wide-ranged voice. You can dislike the music but you canyt deny Darrenys talent as a singer and entertainer.
Savage Garden was a combination of two great gifts y music of Daniel and vocals and lyrics of Darren.
With ySpiny, the leading and the best part is Darrenys incredible voice and his melodies. As to the music, itys still in evolution (love this pop mixture of 80-90th but thatys not his completed style). The lyric is very poetic even though itys not as soulful as in yAffirmationy. (Is it clear that I became a crazy fan of Savage Garden too?) The title track is the best example of lyric, it reminds deep and sincere lyric of yAffirmationy and yAnimal Songy . Either I would recommend you to read yWhere You Wanted To Bey as the other best lyric but this song is a B-side.
This CD is great anyway. I love all the songs but at the moment my fav areyummyyWhat You Likey, yLike It Or Noty, ySpiny. Some songs are very intimate and passionate, others are for party and having fun.
Looking forward to the next album!!!
P.S. Girls, be very careful! Now Darren looks so charmingly so you can lose your heart (but he does not at the albumys cover though, Iyd prefer yI Miss Youy UK single cover).


what u like   March 29, 2006
Glorifindel (middle earth)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I have been a darren hayes/savage garden fan since I want you, to the moon and back, etc...The minute i heard "i want u", i knew this was going to be something big - you know, you just get that feeling sometimes.

Well, what can I say, this is definitely the best work that Darren Hayes has ever done, and surpasses the Savage Garden albums by a mile. The mood is darker (more songs feel like break me shake me rather than truly madly deeply). And all the songs flow into each other almost like a (gasp!) concept album. Very cohesive indeed.

I am going to rate these songs on a scale of ten. Why do I rate some songs higher than 10 (as you may have seen in other reviews as well)? Because I feel that they are uber-fantastic and are the driving force of the album.

1. Strange Relationship 9/10
Good starting number, a bit weird and dark. Though many people rate it their favourite, not mine....

2. Insatiable 20/10
THE driving force of the album. dark, brooding, sensuous, sad all at the same time with a very soothing beat and fantastic latin style guitars...his falsetto sounds wonderful - doesn't get better than this.

3. Heart Attack 7/10
An ordinary michael jackson like pop song resqued by darren's voice

4. I Miss You 8/10
Good slow song, but nothing special...again vocals are great

5. Creepin' Up On You 8/10
Again, a rather creepy sounding song - the orchestral piece blends in well with the pop...

6. Dirty 7/10
Another michael jackson sounding song - guitaring is good on this one..again nothing special but not too bad...

7. Crush (1980 ME) 12/10
I wish he had the "holiday" remixed version which sounded much better - if so, i would have scored it even higher.

8. Good Enough 10/10
The balads are all beginning to sound somewhat similar, but the vocals and lyrics carry them through

9. I Can't Ever Get Enough Of You 12/10
Heartfelt - only one who has been in love can understand this song

10. Like It Or Not 10/10
The line just goes around in my head " coming 2 see u whether u like it or not...)

11. What You Like 10/10
I didn't like this one at first, but is has really grown on me...quite funky, midtempo and nice.

12. Spin 20/10
my god! how could the last song on the album be so darn upbeat and good. This song has really grown on me and definitely rocks!

I cannot begin to stress how good this album is...i mean, no lousy songs, and except for a few fast tracks, this is totally top notch. I doubt if Darren Hayes will ever make a better album than this - I think this is where he peaked...

if you have any doubts about buying this album, BUY IT without a second thought! if you like good pop/rock music....When the music feels like this!


Darren's voice is hot   July 28, 2005
audreylynn (OH)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Darren Hayes has absolutely amazing vocals. This album shows off his voice even more so than both Savage Garden albums. His voice is just so pure, but sexy, and his range is unbelievable. You can feel his emotions when he sings, like when he moans. Who would have thought that moaning and sighing could sound so musical? ("Insatiable" is a good example of this.) He has the most stunning vibrato...I love how it quivers, but yet he remains in control of his voice. Every time he goes to falsetto, I get chills down my spine. When you listen to him, you can just sense passion, tenderness, intensity, desire...it is ridiculous that I'm even trying to describe his voice. It can't be put into words, you just need to hear it to believe it.

This is a lot different than Affirmation and Savage Garden's first album, but I think it is just as wonderful. Listen to the song "Good Enough." This song is just average, but the last minute of it is heavenly. Darren hits all the high notes with amazing ease, and it sounds beautiful. "Insatiable" (the most sensual love song you'll ever hear), "I Miss You", "I Can't Ever Get Enough of You", and "Like it or Not" are all terrific ballads. There are also more upbeat tempo songs, like "Spin" and "Crush (1980 Me)". Oh yeah, if you are able to get a hold of "The Heart Wants what it Wants", please do so. It is a really good song, but only available on the CD with the bonus track. (I downloaded mine from iTunes)

This album is filled with romantic lyrics, heart-warming music, and Darren's indescribable voice. I love this album.