D Train - Music

Review by Valentina Cirasola

D Train’s “Music” Album Review: A Soulful Ride Through Time Alright, let’s talk about D Train’s Music, the 1988 album that’s kinda like a funky time capsule. If you’re into R&B/Soul with some serious boogie vibes and disco flair, this one's for you. It’s got everything—smooth vocals, tight grooves, and enough electronic beats to make your head nod even if you weren’t born when this dropped. First off, shoutout to James Williams (aka D-Train himself) for bringing those killer lead vocals. Dude can sing his heart out, no doubt. And Hubert Eaves III? The man was basically running the show as producer, programmer, and performer on most tracks. You can tell he had his hands all over this project, giving it that polished yet raw feel. Now, let me break down two tracks that stuck with me after spinning this record: Track 1: "Don't You Wanna Ride (The 'D' Train)" Man, this song is just… smooth. Like butter-on-hot-toast smooth. From the opening drumbeat by Howard King to the way James’ voice glides over the melody—it pulls you in immediately. There’s something hypnotic about how the bassline locks in with the percussion; it feels like being on a train ride where every stop is another excuse to dance. Plus, the lyrics are simple but effective: they don’t need to reinvent the wheel because the groove does all the talking. This track reminds me of summer nights back in the day—windows down, cruising slow, feeling unstoppable. Honestly, I could loop this forever without getting tired of it. Track 2: "Music (Vocal)" This one hits different. It starts off understated, almost teasing you, then BAM—the beat drops, and suddenly you’re hit with layers of synths, strings, and James’ soaring vocals. What makes this version stand out compared to the remixes or instrumentals is its energy. It doesn’t try too hard—it just flows naturally. Sinclair Acey’s arrangement deserves props here too; the string section adds this lush, cinematic vibe that elevates the whole thing. Listening to this track feels like stepping into a neon-lit club in 1988 where everyone knows the moves but no one cares if you mess up. It’s inclusive, fun, and impossible not to move to. --- Here’s the kicker though—this album wasn’t just big in the US. Nope, it traveled far and wide, hitting shelves in places like Japan, Brazil, France—you name it. That says a lot about its universal appeal. Whether you were chilling in Scandinavia or vibing in Greece, chances are someone nearby was bumping this record. One random thought while writing this review: Why isn’t there more hype around Eugene Bianco’s work as a contractor? Dude clearly knew how to wrangle musicians together because the cohesion across these tracks is insane. Also, whoever decided to slap Herb Powers Jr.’s mastering magic on this deserves an award. Everything sounds crisp, warm, and alive. So yeah, Music might not be perfect, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s real, it’s heartfelt, and it still slaps decades later. Honestly, listening to this album feels like catching up with an old friend who always knows how to cheer you up. Final verdict? If you’re looking for an album that’ll transport you straight to the golden era of funk and soul, grab this ASAP. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself dancing alone in your living room at 2 AM.

Artist: D Train
Album: Music

1983

Rating: 4.2

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Keep Giving Me Love	6:56
Don't You Wanna Ride (The D Train)	4:50
Music	8:12
Prélude Megamix Vol#1	11:45
The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From "The Sand Piper")	6:50
The Shadow of Your Smile	6:47
Are You Ready For Me	7:12
Music (Radio Edit)	4:46
!! Don't You Wanna Ride
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Are You Ready For Me (Radio Edit)	4:10
Music (Remix)	8:10
Keep Giving Me Love (Album Mix)	6:54
Let Me Show You (A World Of Wonder)	4:46
Music (Vocal)	8:11
Don't Wanna Ride (The "D" Train)	4:49
Children of the World	5:19
Children Of The World	4:46
Music (Instrumental Version)	6:57
Don't You Wanna Ride (The \	4:51
Don't You Wanna Ride (The "D" Train)	04:51
Keep Giving Me Love (Radio Edit)	4:22
Music (Instrumental)
Don't You Wanna Ride (The D-Train)	4:50
Let Me Show You (A World of Wonder)	4:44
Music (Dub Version)	7:04
Are You Ready for Me	7:11

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D Train - Children of the World

D Train - Are You Ready For Me

D Train - Don't You Wanna Ride the D Train

D Train - Keep Giving Me Love (Album Mix)

D Train - Music (Remix)

D Train - Let Me Show You A World of Wonder

D Train - The Shadow of Your Smile

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Prelude Records
Pathé Marconi EMI
Prelude
Hispavox
Unidisc
Rams Horn Records
Jupiter Records

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online luisteren
ascolta in linea
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne
lytte på nettet

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Role	Company
Produced For	Unidisc Productions Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Prelude Records
Copyright (c)	Prelude Records
Manufactured By	Prelude Records
Distributed By	Prelude Records
Licensed From	Prelude Records
Mastered At	Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Recorded At	Sound Lab Studios
Mixed At	Counterpoint Studios
Printed By	Gira, Indústrias De Som, Lda.
Published By	Trumar Music
Pressed By	EMI Uden
Made By	Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Curtis King
Performer	Hubert Eaves III (tracks: A1 to B3)
Programmed By	Hubert Eaves III (tracks: A1 to B3)
Art Direction	Tom Hoover
Executive Producer	Tom Hoover
Backing Vocals	James Williams (tracks: A1 to B2)
Concertmaster	Guy Lumia
Contractor	Eugene Bianco
Harp	Eugene Bianco
Drums	Howard King (tracks: A1, B1 to B3)
Engineer	Glenn Rosenstein
Mixed By	John Potoker
Guitar	Ed (Tree) Moore (tracks: A1 to B3)
Lead Vocals	James Williams
Other	Alfonso Grundy, Audrey Smaltz Inc.
Percussion	Billy King (tracks: A2, A3, B1 to B4)
Photography By	Trudy Schlachter
Producer	Gerry Kuster
Mastered By	FK (tracks: A), Herb Powers Jr., HE III (tracks: A)
Written-By	H. Eaves III, J. Williams
Engineer [Assistant	Counterpoint]
Other [Strings	Contractor]
Artwork By	Tom Hoover
Photography	Trudy Schlachter
Executive-Producer	Hubert Eaves III, Tom Hoover
Vocals	James Williams
Written By	Hubert Eaves III, James "D-Train" Williams

Notes

White Prelude labels.
Double A side
Prelude records
1988 unidisc productions
Recorded at Sound Lab Studio and Counterpoint Studios and Sigma Sound.
"PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE"
Recorded at Sound Lab Studio. Additional recording and mixing at Counterpoint Studios and Sigma Sound NYC. Mastered at Frankford Wayne Mastering Labs.
℗ 1983 Prelude Records. N©B.
℗ & © 1983 Prelude Records
Mixed by Francois Kevorkian and Hubert Eaves 3.
Manufactured and Distributed by Rams Horn Records B.V., Aerdenhout - Holland
℗ 1983 Rams Horn Productions B.V.
A Product Of Prelude Records
℗ & © 1983 Rams Horn
Made in Holland.
Special Thanks to: Tom (Sir High-ness) Hoover Management for The Sajatom Group Inc.
Thanks To: Sequential Circuits, Oberheim Electronics, Dy-no-my Pianos, Roland Corp. and Unikorg for Keyboards of excellence in the help in making D TRAIN Express-ions
Love and Thanks to:
Mr. and Mrs Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Eaves, Marlene Eaves, Jamall, Jack, J. Serling, Dana, Vicky, Wilfred, Carmine, Howard, Tree, Julie, Akii, Matt, Joe, The "D" Train Band, Bishop & M.D., M.E., Washington, J. Ware, Jay B., Peter and Mike
Thanks to:
Marvin Schlachter, Stan Hoffman, Joey Bonner, Joe Kolsky, Francois, Phyllis, Gerry, Michael, Melinda, Maritza, Carlton and Thomas
Above All "THANKS TO THE CREATOR" Who Continues To Make All Things Possible.
℗© 1983 Unidisc Music Inc.
A product of Prelude Records
Produced for Huemar Productions Inc.
Made in Germany
TELDEC Schallplatten GmbH, Heussweg 25, 2000 Hamburg 19 (Western Germany)
Direct Metal DMM Mastering
Produced by Hubert Eaves III for Huemar Production Inc.
Mixed by Francois Kevorkian & Hubert Eaves III at Counterpoint Studios.
Etching: Herbie Jr (smile)/FK the III (A side)
Produced For Huemar Productions, Inc.
Executive Production For Tom Hoover
Manufactured and Distributed by Rams Horn Records B.V.
Trumar Music/Huemar Music/Diesel Music
White label promo: "PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE"
Recorded at Sound Lab Studio. Additional Recording and Mixing at and Counterpoint Studios and Sigma Sound NYC.
Original sound recording made by Prelude Records. CBS Records are exclusive licensees for the UK.
A1, A3, B1-B4: Peterman & Co. Ltd. (Carlin)
A2: Big Three Music Ltd.
℗&© 1983 Prelude Records, Distributed by CBS Records.
Shorepack by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England

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Matrix / Runout (Side A Etchings): Spec 1380
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etchings): Spec 1380
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout: PRC-14109-A Frankford Wayne Stamp Herbie JR PRC-1-1-1
Matrix / Runout: PRC-14109-BS-RE-1-1 Frankford Wayne Stamp Herbie JR PRC
Rights Society: n©b
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): PRL-14109-A 11
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): PRL-14109-B E121
Price Code: Série Luxo
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): PRL-14109-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR [Smiley] A- <->
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): PRL-14109-BS-RE MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR [Smiley] B- <->
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Label): RHR 5066-1
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Label): RHR 5066-2
Barcode: 068381070609
Label Code: LC 3379
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 6.25 58201-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 6.25 58201-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): [Sign] C- 6 . 25582 - 01 - 1 CS-B-II
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): [Sign] C- 6 . 25582 - 01 - 2 CS-B-II
Rights Society: SPA
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Runout): RAMSH 12 3198-A//51723-1-Y
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Runout): RAMSH 12 3198-B//51724-1-Y
Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
Label Code: LC 0199
Matrix / Runout (A side, etched): PRL-25295-A1
Matrix / Runout (B side, etched): PRL-25295-B1

About D Train

American boogie-soul funk group, formed in a Brooklyn, New York City high school in the early 1980s by James 'D Train' Williams (lead vocals) and Hubert Eaves III (keyboards, bass, drums and arrangements). They garnered much success on the early 1980s disco scene.

Real Name

James \"D-Train\" Nelson Williams & Hubert Eaves III

Members

Hubert Eaves III
James \"D-Train\" Williams

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Music* by D Train, released in 1988, was a global phenomenon? It blended genres like Funk, Soul, and R&B, and found its way into over a dozen countries, from the US to Japan. What’s even cooler is that Hubert Eaves III, the mastermind behind much of the album’s sound, not only produced and programmed it but also performed on most of the tracks. The album featured standout songs like "Don’t You Wanna Ride (The 'D' Train)" and "Children of the World," which became dancefloor favorites. And fun fact: Herb Powers Jr., who mastered the album, was known for his work on countless iconic records of the era. Talk about a team effort!