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Diamond bollocks This is Neil Diamond's last great album, possibly his greatest. After this record, his stage persona would unfortunately take precedence and the genius songwriting became secondary to the performance and image of showman Neil Diamond. But these eight songs see Neil climax on a high. This is Neil's most spiritually potent album, with almost every track emanting a life-affirming, profound vitality. I've Been This Way Before, Lady Magdelene, Rosemary's Wine and The Last Picasso are beyond criticism - superb... more info
No Donkey Serenade - Pure Thoroughbred Diamond signed for Colombia records for a then worldwide record fee, after leaving MCA with the classic "Moods" album. He then promptly took a sabbatical for a period of years and then decided to return with a soundtrack for a seagull! To say that Colombia was worried is an understatement!
However, they needn't have been. "JLS" was a success, and "Serenade" proved to be a master class, the natural successor to "Moods"
His voice, songs, musical arrangements and diversity are exhilarating. From... more info
Forgotten brilliance This album is special. Just eight songs, with a very unusual Latin feel to several of them, but beautifully chosen, fantastic melodies and delivered with none of the schmaltz that crept into some Diamond's later works. It's one of my Neil Diamond favourites and is an essential part of my collection for unwinding.
