Shining Through Terrence Howard's Debut: A Review

The successful actor makes his music debut with "Shine Through It." It is a raw and blues-esque record. The first track, "Love Makes You Beautiful," is a stunning opener. One of the more memorable tracks on the cd. "Shine Through It," does a decent job of showcasing Howard's voice. The production is stellar. "Mr. Johnson's Lawn," is Howard's attempt at rapping over a rhythmic beat. This is an average track. 

"Sanctuary," is the first single off of the cd. A decent mellow groove, the song feels cafeish. "No 1 Fan," is one of the rawer tracks on the cd. Howard feels like he is in his element here. "Spanish Love Affair," is a notable track displaying Howard's guitar skills and his effort to record a polished track. "Plenty," is similar to "Shine Through It," only faster in its appeal to the listener. "I Remember When," feels like filler with its whistling and harmonica laid over Howard's raspy voice. "It's All Game," is a jazzier track that satisfies on the second listen. "She Was Mine," is a juke joint track that feels old school to the listener. The final track, "War," is a winning combination of raw with a big band feel. An enjoyable track.

Terrence Howard's cd is interesting. It shows a different talent of Howard's compared to acting. Howard does indeed shine through the cd on several tracks. Definitely worth the listen.

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