Strange Relationship
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8th July 2002 sees the release of “Strange Relationship” the 2nd single to be
released from Darren Hayes’ smash hit debut solo album “Spin”. “Strange Relationship” follows up Darren’s romantic debut solo single ‘Insatiable” which crashed into the charts at no.8 and remained in the Top 20 for 8 weeks. “Strange Relationship” is set be even bigger, this infectious track is laden with delicious synths, smooth yet soaring strings and beats to make you move. “Strange Relationship” is about a relationship that just keeps going off the rails, combined with an unforgettable chorus, Darren’s vocals are as bittersweet and soulful as ever, it promises to be a pop treat for all ages. The “Strange Relationship” video debuted at The Box at no. 8 and climbed up to no.3 the following week. Darren’s debut album “Spin” has now certified double Gold! It debuted at no.2 and stayed in the Top 10 for 6 weeks. Recorded in San Francisco, Hayes co-produced “Spin” with Grammy Award-winning Walter Afanasieff (Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey, Savage Garden) and spent a year co-writing more than 35 songs for “Spin”. It is Hayes’ third project, following the global success of two smash albums with Savage Garden partner Daniel Jones. The duo's 1997 self-titled debut and 1999's “Affirmation” have sold in excess of 20 million copies world-wide. “Affirmation” spawned such hits as: the celebratory love ballad and Billboard No. 1 hit "Truly Madly Deeply"; the whimsical single that launched the band, "I Want You," (which went gold in the US); and the modern classic "I Knew I Loved You" which remains on the US charts more than two years after its release. Hayes' turn toward the solo frontier follows Savage Garden's split in 2000, which he calls "a natural progression. I am more of a performer, while Daniel prefers to be in the studio behind the scenes. It was a wonderful period in both of our lives, but now it's necessary to get on to the next phase. Daniel is incredibly talented and I wish him the best." Musically, Hayes was determined to pay homage to the melodic influences of his youth. "This record is true to the music I grew up listening to, whether it be Michael Jackson, Smokey or Marvin Gaye. When I was first wanting to sing and getting turned on by music, that's what I would jump up and down to." Hayes unapologetically used no live instruments, other than some strings and an occasional guitar, on the album. "It's a challenge to inject soul into machines,..I think that lately, pop and electronic music have gotten a bad name, because they rarely accomplish that." Darren Hayes is set to play Party In The Park in Hyde Park on July 7th 2002. “Strange Relationship” is released on 8th July on 2 CDs and MC. SINGLE FORMATS: CD-1 672868-2 1. Strange Relationship (Radio Edit) 3:58 2. Sexual Healing (Capital Radio Session) 4:00 3. So Bad (original demo recording) 4:09 x. Strange Relationship (CD extra video) 3:58 CD-2 672868-5 1. Strange Relationship (Album version) 5:00 2. Insatiable (Capital Radio Session) 5:15 3. Strange Relationship (DP vs. Darren Hayes Mix 4:05 plus Exclusive Poster MC 672868-4 1. Strange Relationship (Radio Edit) 3:58 2. Sexual Healing (Capital Radio Session) 4:00 Some info not in press release Darren WILL be playing at the BRMB Party in the Park - this is the day before the London Capital FM Party in the Park. |