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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0886971546521 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony MPN: 715465 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: May 06, 2008 Studio: Sony Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk: Remarkably Home Before Dark is the first US chart topping album of Neil Diamond's forty year career. It appears to repeat the formula behind 2006's acclaimed 12 Songs--relatively understated arrangements and a subtle Rick Rubin production. But Diamond, though sixty-seven years old and the oldest recipient of a Number One so far, is no Johnny Cash, turning his unique voice to some well chosen contemporary material. Instead Home Before Dark is a collection of new Diamond songs, and though they might not match the boomers in his back catalogue they are hardly stripped back. These are songs designed to fill large venues alongside the showstoppers in Diamond's still energetic live show. "Pretty Amazing Grace" is in the great tradition of Diamond songs that defy their corniness with sheer catchiness, as is "One More Bite of the Apple" while "Don't Go There" features bracing backing vocals and a delightfully dated wobbly guitar hook. The duet with Natalie Maines, "Another Day (That Time Forgot)", would fit comfortably on American country radio while "The Power of Two" sounds like another hit in waiting. In fact this is more a conventional Diamond collection than a Rick Rubin production, dominated by lightly understated country rock arrangements played by a crack team including Smokey Hormel, Heartbreakers Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell and the usually experimental Matt Sweeney. This is a charming and consistently solid set, though Home Before Dark does lack the unexpected intensity that made 12 Songs stand out so. -—Steve Jelbert Product Description: Home Before Dark is the long awaited new album from legendary artist Neil Diamond. Home Before Dark was produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin who also produced Neil's critically acclaimed 12 Songs. Bonus DVD includes Neil in the studio performing songs. The songs are: 1. Pretty Amazing Grace 2. If I Don't See You Again 3. Forgotten 4. The Boxer (bonus track...this song is not on the album) Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Home Before DarkThis latest release by Neil Diamond is his best work. I can't get the melodies out or my head and listen to it most of the time. I highly recommend this one. Rating: - Good Diamond OfferingAs a long time Neil fan, I still enjoy his voice a lot and this CD doesn't disappoint. Very personal and intimate - mostly about relationships and times of being alone. Best tracks are, of course, "Pretty Amazing Grace" (great song!), "Another Day" with Natalie Maines and "The Power of Two". This is a very enjoyable Neil Diamond CD and I recommend it. Rating:  - Is He Getting too old?Have been a Neil Diamond fan for over 40 years and have followed his music closely. This CD is okay - but just okay. Some of the songs are repetitious and dull. Is it time for Ol' Neil to hang up his guitar? His voice does not carry the same soothing melody - and I know with age every singers voice begins to falter. But this time, the songs are too slow and perhaps unbearable at times. Maybe Neil Diamond should stick to just song writing - for other singers that can carry a tune. Rating: - Neil DiamondNeil Diamond has been a favorite for years and he doesn't disappoint on his new cd. Rating: - Neil does it againNeil Diamond is back with the best album he's had in years! He sounds a bit hoarse at times, but it wouldn't be Neil if he didn't. With most CDs you buy there are one or two songs that you don't particularly like. There's not a song I didn't like on this one. The best song is Pretty Amazing Grace with it's great guitar work. In fact, the whole album has great guitar work. The songs stay in your head long after the CD is removed from the player and that isn't a bad thing. I liked Neil back ... Read More |
