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Album Notes Neil Diamond's 2005 collaboration with Rick Rubin, 12 SONGS, found the latter stripping the pop legend's work down to a sparse, acoustic-based sound, as he'd famously done for Johnny Cash in the '90s. Apparently the experience impressed Diamond enough to warrant a second go-round with the producer. HOME BEFORE DARK takes a similar sonic approach as its predecessor; on most of these songs Diamond is backed by little more than Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell's acoustic guitar and Benmont Tench's piano (the pair contributed to Cash's recordings too), but in restrospect, 12 SONGS almost seems like a warm-up for this one. There's a sense of emotional nakedness here, as the 67-year-old Diamond peers deeply into the intricacies of his life, delivering penetrating insights in a highly reflective mode while never losing sight of his gifts as a master pop melody-maker. While most of the songs here are slow-to-medium ruminations on deep subjects, each one comes fully equipped with expert melodic turns that make these tunes as pleasing to the ear as they are to the mind. | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Reviews Review created: 09/06/08 by: 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. I LOVE THIS CD. I have been a fan of Neil Diamond's since I was 19 yrs. old. I am about 2 yrs. younger than Neil. I saw Neil on T.V. on several programs advertising his new CD and I just had to have it. It is very down to earth type of music and singing for Neil. It's like he sang and played guitar many years ago. He sings with just a few instruments in the background and not the big orchestra that he had a few years ago. I found it very relaxing in my busy and sometimes stressful life. Well worth the price of the CD. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Review ID: 10000000008604545 Was this review helpful? Report this review Review created: 08/21/08 by: 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. CD is excellent and a great price. Was received quickly & was packaged well. Couldn't be happier with the produce! Review ID: 10000000008414434 Was this review helpful? Report this review 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Not an CD that you will find very exciting. This is a good CD for background music at gathering of middle aged adults. Review ID: 10000000008389496 Was this review helpful? Report this review Review created: 08/16/08 by: 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. everysong Neil sang in Concert in Chicago is on this cd. Price was good, feedback was good, buying it online here-lot cheaper than the stores! Review ID: 10000000008368903 Was this review helpful? Report this review 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. There is not ONE BAD THING to say about Neil Diamond...I mean, IS THERE???? He is always GREAT! And I HAD to get his newest album...PLEASE!!! That's all there is to say! It was wonderful.... Review ID: 10000000008294316 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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