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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0886972807829
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: May 06, 2008
Sales Rank: 1141
Studio: Sony
Disc 1:- If I Don't See You Again
- Pretty Amazing Grace
- Don't Go There
- Another Day (That Time Forgot) Neil Diamond with Natalie Maines
- One More Bite Of The Apple
- Forgotten
- Act Like A Man
- Whose Hands Are These
- No Words
- The Power Of Two
- Slow It Down
- Home Before Dark
- Without Her
- Make You Feel My Love
Disc 2:- Pretty Amazing Grace (Video)
- If I Don't See You Again (Video)
- Forgotten (Video)
- The Boxer (Video)
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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.
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - ND's first chart topping album??
This is Neil Diamond's first chart topping album in the USA (Billboard Hot 200 listed the album at number one - May 15 2008). I am amazed! This is one of those albums I have regretted buying. I bought it on the basis that it was a Neil Diamond album thinking it must be better than 'Hot August Night' and 'JL Seagull' to name just two of his albums that I thought were fantastic. What a let down! To me this is just bad singing with bad guitar playing. If you are an old fan of Neils listen to this album twice in the shop before buying it.
Rating:  - Another home run for the singer-songwriter
I don't know why I took so long to write this review. Perhaps I thought that as such a die-hard fan I wasn't sure if I could write objectively. But in the months since "Home Before Dark" came out, I feel so strongly about this disc that I had to include my assessment.
The collaboration with Rick Rubin on his last disc, "12 Songs", was remarkable. "Home Before Dark" takes the craft of Mr. Diamond's singer-songwriter abilities to an even higher level. In past reviews, I have sought to draw comparisons to earlier works in his vast discography. I simply can't do that here. This is the man in full; while his acoustic-driven music is a nod to his earliest work, the lyrics reveal a powerful introspection that is even more mature and refined with life's experiences. Also, the stark instrumentation (note the lack of drums on all the tracks) heightens the tone and impact of the music.
As with his other discs, I initially liked some tracks much more than others. In fact, my first impression was that the title track was perhaps the weakest track on the disc. However, it's lyrical power has grown on me, and after seeing it performed live last week, that power is enhanced. Similarly, I initially thought "Don't Go There", "Forgotten", and "Slow It Down" were a bit too silly in comparison with the other tracks. But the hooks on both songs were too irresistable, and I found other layers in those lyrics that made the songs fit. If there is a lingering annoyance - and it is a small ... Read More
Rating: - What a shame
If he only hadn't recorded that song with Natalie Maines, I would have bought the album. Just can't bring myself to do it...
Rating: - Neil Diamond Home Before Dark
I am very pleased with this new work of Neil Diamond.
It is completely different, and a delightful surprise & listening experience.
Was not real happy with the DVD. It tends to pause and skip.
Home Before Dark (Deluxe Edition with DVD)
Rating: - Neil Diamond Home Before Dark CD review
I really liked this album, and am very happy with having bought it. Have played many times and love this CD.
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