I like it, but not the background singers, they sound real cheesy.

I like sanctuary a lot better than the other one. Love makes you beautiful has lots of potential but I'm just not sure it fits his voice well.

He did better on sanctuary.

hmmm.... I kind of like it..... yeah his voice isn't amazing.. but I think it is pretty good and I look forward to hearing the rest..... his voice is a mix of different styles and sound. I agree he is just singing for the love of music there is no fluff or studio adjustments about his sound... sounds raw.... that's great took guts....

Hmmmm....interesting. I would of liked Love makes you Beautiful minus the background vocals. Without that I think the song would have been more intimate as if he was just singing to me and only me. Also, eventhough he doesn't have a great vocal range I dig the authenticity, passion, and intensity in his vocals.

I actually like LOVE MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL...he is singin for his own benefit and that alone makes it even a better song. He is just showing the talent that he has...from acting to writing to playing the guitar...Some will find him soothing others will find him doo-doo. I

As my Korean brotha would say.. Me No Likey! I can't take Mr. Howard serious, and his music sounds like he acting more than actually singing. Kind of like Hustle & Flow with folk singing instead of rapping. I think he'd have done better playing the guitar while others sang the music.

I don't hate, but I just don't like it.

I think there's a distinction to be made here between simplicity and mediocrity. I don't think either of these is mind-blowing, but there's a low-key workmanlike appeal to their construction that reminds me of the blues. There is something to be said for music like this.

I also think that there's something charming about the rough naivete of his vocal performances here. This is a man who seems to be truly singing for his own benefit. This isn't self-conscious self-indulgence, which it very well could have been. I think we should note that because it's important.

Of course an Alice Smith would KILL both these songs, but that's says more about how specific a vocalist she is than it does about Terrence's voice. In fact by even citing other vocalists for the songs, I think you concede that the songs construction holds up.

Hmm. The jury is out on this one. The song has potential. But it sounds like a better vehicle for someone like Corrine Bailey Rae.

Heard the entire CD on AOL Music a few weeks ago and was not thrilled. Music does indeed have potential, but up against the really gifted male vocalists like Eric Benet or Will Downing or even a relative unknown like Jose James, the vocals are not cutting it. And, if you're into that media 2.0 kinda thing, T Howard's on Facebook too. :)

Overall, I like 'Loves Make You Beautiful". There are some parts of the song where his voice is 'ehhh', but I think he did a good job.

I want to hear the song be done by Alice Smith, I think she would kill it.

Nice Melody and Lyrics I just can't get past the fact that I know Djay is singing this.... I will only cosign this track after hearing him singing it live.....thats the real test

Hmm. He is on a singer songwriter trip (in that case you should not be too picky on his voice). If he really wrote the stuff, I think he didn't do a bad thing at all . I believe "Love makes you beautiful "is not a bad song. I think he would like to be in the Ben Harper/Terry Callier league… unfortunately the production is way too clean an smooth for that. I prefer to remember Howard from his "Crash" appearance, the way he breaks down there is Oscar shit…superbe actor!

his whispering has me giggling. I actually do like the first song "Love Makes You Beautiful" just not him singing it.

Well I won't front....when he hits a good note in Love Makes You Beautiful around min 2...he sounds like Seal...

I'd be happy to see the video...that would be some eyecandy...

Beautiful melodies. Bad voice.

Not bad actually. Here's the thing...If we didn't know him as a successful thespian, and judged his music on its own merits, I think that most would view it as interesting, different from what's on the radio, which is a good thing of course, and certainly worthy of further investigation i.e. giving it a few more spins and/or searching for more tracks.

I agree with Coltrane...his voice just wavers too much. It's too 'undecided'. LOL. But the melody of the songs is cool. I added him to my myspace for sh*ts. We'll see how he fares; and thank Jeebus indeedy he has acting to fall back on. ;)

Hmmm... nice songs... too bad they aren't being sung by someone with a stronger voice. Still, can't knock the hustle.

thank God he has acting to fall back on because as a singer he sounds like shit. The first song is actually a beautifully crafted song he just again sounds like shit. That needed to be said.

I think his music might not be for the Soul Bounce crowd, but it has that feel of Seal and Lenny Kravitz and may be more suitable for that type of audience.

Can't knock his hustle and flow though.

I can get with his guitar skills.Is that him singing?????????