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**Haruki** · 29-05-08, 23:40

Rick Rubin's latest collaboration with one of the "oldster" classics and mighty fine it is.

Never, ever listened to ND before even though I like a lot of old stuff. Was recommended this though and am most indebted to the chap that suggested it. Usually takes me a few listens to know if I like an album. If I know straight off, like this one, then I know it's the ace in the pack.

Might sound run of the mill pop country to the untrained ear but : nah.

If you like what Rubin did with his collaborations with Cash then you'll like this. Must be something to do with Rubin's production but the accoustic guitars seem to have the same crispness and the vocal seems to have that same dark threatening baritone. Sh't, my words fail me when it comes to music, but this is a diamond in the coal face. Trust me.

Midnight music for those in the know.

**egb_hibs** · 30-05-08, 10:08

neil diamond is class; always been.

Hampden_Hibby · 30-05-08, 10:15

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Originally Posted by egb_hibs

neil diamond is class; always been.

Totally agree. Just a pity we need a Rick Rubin to make people like Diamond and Cash 'fashionable' again. That's not a criticism of Rubin by the way, it's a criticism of the pigeon-holing of music and the narrow parameters of what the music industry tells people is 'cool'.

Nobody gave a f*ck about Johnny Cash in the 80's, now Hurt's everyone's favourite video. By the end of the year I'm sure I'll be able to sing 'Cracklin' Rosie' without getting slagged!

**egb_hibs** · 30-05-08, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Hampden_Hibby

Totally agree. Just a pity we need a Rick Rubin to make people like Diamond and Cash 'fashionable' again. That's not a criticism of Rubin by the way, it's a criticism of the pigeon-holing of music and the narrow parameters of what the music industry tells people is 'cool'.

Nobody gave a f*ck about Johnny Cash in the 80's, now Hurt's everyone's favourite video. By the end of the year I'm sure I'll be able to sing 'Cracklin' Rosie' without getting slagged!

when my mate got the first car out of my circle of friends back in the late 80s, we used to do that cruising around thing that all teenage lads do. but instead of banging techno, we used to play some right old obscure stuff. early neil diamond stuff was one of the faves. great days. well, until he got banned

**Hibee Kev** · 30-05-08, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Hampden_Hibby

By the end of the year I'm sure I'll be able to sing 'Cracklin' Rosie' without getting slagged!

No slagging required, it's been a karaoke favourite of mine for a long time!

**cavalier** · 30-05-08, 15:54

Off to see him at Hampden on Thursday night!

GalegoHibs · 30-05-08, 15:56

Haven't heard this one but you should also hear his last album "12 Songs". Diamond geezer!

Greenmachine · 31-05-08, 10:45

Tremendous singer and songwriter..

Did anyone see him doing "Love on the Rocks" on the Jonathan Ross show last Friday night ? Tremendous. I like to belt out a few of his songs at karaoke on occasion..

**southfieldhibby** · 31-05-08, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Hampden_Hibby

Totally agree. Just a pity we need a Rick Rubin to make people like Diamond and Cash 'fashionable' again. That's not a criticism of Rubin by the way, it's a criticism of the pigeon-holing of music and the narrow parameters of what the music industry tells people is 'cool'.

Nobody gave a f*ck about Johnny Cash in the 80's, now Hurt's everyone's favourite video. By the end of the year I'm sure I'll be able to sing 'Cracklin' Rosie' without getting slagged!

Was brought up listening to Diamond, my mums all time favourite.

Cracklin Rosie is one of my favourite songs of all time, enough to make me name my daughter Rosie.I used to sing it to her all the time, but she gets a bit pissed off with me now.

As for Cash, there was some cracking stuff on BBC4 last night.

**cavalier** · 05-06-08, 23:59

Just back from Hampden, where it pished doon aw night, and Mr. Diamond knows how to perform!

Highlight was 'I am, i said' simply awesome.

Joe T Fan Club · 06-06-08, 00:07

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Originally Posted by cavalier

Just back from Hampden, where it pished doon aw night, and Mr. Diamond knows how to perform!

Highlight was 'I am, i said' simply awesome.

Would've loved to have been there, I imagine it'd been superb.

Aye, after the good weather, shame it was pishin down here tonight.

One of the all time best albums, the first few chords of "America" are hard to beat...

**cavalier** · 06-06-08, 00:14

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Originally Posted by Joe T Fan Club

Would've loved to have been there, I imagine it'd been superb.

Aye, after the good weather, shame it was pishin down here tonight.

One of the all time best albums, the first few chords of "America" are hard to beat...

He didnae play that yin, nor Red red wine which GG was gutted about!

**Haruki** · 06-06-08, 00:30

I really can't bring to mind one single song from his past? His name gives me connotations of severe cheese but I've nothing to back that up. It's an irrational prejudice. His new album is one of the best I've heard in months. Got it playing loud right now.

"we had the power of two..."

Joe T Fan Club · 06-06-08, 00:32

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Originally Posted by camthebam

I really can't bring to mind one single song from his past?

Surely some mistake ?

**Decal Joe** · 06-06-08, 00:33

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Originally Posted by camthebam

I really can't bring to mind one single song from his past? His name gives me connotations of severe cheese but I've nothing to back that up. It's an irrational prejudice. His new album is one of the best I've heard in months. Got it playing loud right now.

"we had the power of two..."

You must be jokin'!

Sweet caroline, forever in blue jeans, cracklin' rosie, the list goes on!!!!

**cavalier** · 06-06-08, 00:34

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Originally Posted by camthebam

I really can't bring to mind one single song from his past? His name gives me connotations of severe cheese but I've nothing to back that up. It's an irrational prejudice. His new album is one of the best I've heard in months. Got it playing loud right now.

"we had the power of two..."

You've honestly never heard Sweet Caroline or Cracklin Rosie??

BTW i can exclusively reveal that Chick Young was behind us(in the cheap seats

)

**Decal Joe** · 06-06-08, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Joe T Fan Club

Surely some mistake ?

A'right Bri, how are you Mate?

Joe T Fan Club · 06-06-08, 00:41

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Originally Posted by Decal Joe

A'right Bri, how are you Mate?

Dinky doo, Davy boy, how's you chief ?

YouTubing Neil Diamond here, havin a rerr old time, getting quite emotional though......

**Dr Shrink** · 06-06-08, 00:45

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Originally Posted by cavalier

You've honestly never heard Sweet Caroline or Cracklin Rosie??

BTW i can exclusively reveal that Chick Young was behind us(in the cheap seats

)

I'm assuming you were in the dearer seats 'rattling your jewelry' and that tightwad was behind you in the crappy seats.It's no coincidence that his ex-wife had a hit with "Chirpy Chirpy Cheap Cheap" because that was inspired by him, the miserable wee shit. Actually, how did you recognise him, surely he had Gordon Strachan sitting bare ass naked on his tongue?

Anyway, was it a good night? Did anyone leave drink lying about?

**Decal Joe** · 06-06-08, 00:48

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Originally Posted by Joe T Fan Club

Dinky doo, Davy boy, how's you chief ?

YouTubing Neil Diamond here, havin a rerr old time, getting quite emotional though......

I'm on top of the world!

got me listenin' to Neil Diamond Greatest Hits 1966-1992 from my extensive collection!

had a bit of a scare with my Wife on Tuesday but it's all cool so I'm chuffed!

Fancy comin' to Sweden with us?

**cavalier** · 06-06-08, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Dr Shrink

Anyway, was it a good night? Did anyone leave drink lying about?

T'was and no.

**Haruki** · 06-06-08, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Joe T Fan Club

Surely some mistake ?

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Originally Posted by Decal Joe

You must be jokin'!

Sweet caroline, forever in blue jeans, cracklin' rosie, the list goes on!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavalier

You've honestly never heard Sweet Caroline or Cracklin Rosie??

BTW i can exclusively reveal that Chick Young was behind us(in the cheap seats

)

Honestly, no. Maybe if I heard them, but not from the titles? Dunno, I know more about music than most I know but can't think of either

29-05-08, 23:40	#1
Haruki Radge Private Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tokyo Age: 34 Posts: 1,531 Casino cash: £5918 vCash: 10000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	Neil Diamond - Home After Dark Rick Rubin's latest collaboration with one of the "oldster" classics and mighty fine it is. Never, ever listened to ND before even though I like a lot of old stuff. Was recommended this though and am most indebted to the chap that suggested it. Usually takes me a few listens to know if I like an album. If I know straight off, like this one, then I know it's the ace in the pack. Might sound run of the mill pop country to the untrained ear but : nah. If you like what Rubin did with his collaborations with Cash then you'll like this. Must be something to do with Rubin's production but the accoustic guitars seem to have the same crispness and the vocal seems to have that same dark threatening baritone. Sh't, my words fail me when it comes to music, but this is a diamond in the coal face. Trust me. Midnight music for those in the know. __________________ Quieter than the inside of an iceberg

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egb_hibs Khmer Radge Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: From the Capital Posts: 19,003 Casino cash: £18384 vCash: 10000 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 28	Re: Neil Diamond - Home After Dark neil diamond is class; always been.

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cavalier Radge Private Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hill of Beath Age: 38 Posts: 5,243 Casino cash: £4990 vCash: 10000 My Mood: Thanks: 98 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 18	Re: Neil Diamond - Home After Dark Off to see him at Hampden on Thursday night! __________________ ..."I am the Shape Of Things To Come, the Lord of the Flies, Holder Of The Sword Sinister… The Death-Bringer… I am the one who waits on the edge of your dreams… I am all these things and many more…"

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GalegoHibs A True Gadgie/Gadgess Join Date: May 2007 Location: Galiza Age: 38 Posts: 2,131 Casino cash: £7310 vCash: 10000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 7	Re: Neil Diamond - Home After Dark Haven't heard this one but you should also hear his last album "12 Songs". Diamond geezer!

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Greenmachine A True Gadgie/Gadgess Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 43 Posts: 4,379 Casino cash: £4892 vCash: 10000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 11	Re: Neil Diamond - Home After Dark Tremendous singer and songwriter.. Did anyone see him doing "Love on the Rocks" on the Jonathan Ross show last Friday night ? Tremendous. I like to belt out a few of his songs at karaoke on occasion.. __________________ It's a town full of losers, and i'm pulling out of here to win.

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cavalier Radge Private Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hill of Beath Age: 38 Posts: 5,243 Casino cash: £4990 vCash: 10000 My Mood: Thanks: 98 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 18	Re: Neil Diamond - Home After Dark Just back from Hampden, where it pished doon aw night, and Mr. Diamond knows how to perform! Highlight was 'I am, i said' simply awesome. __________________ ..."I am the Shape Of Things To Come, the Lord of the Flies, Holder Of The Sword Sinister… The Death-Bringer… I am the one who waits on the edge of your dreams… I am all these things and many more…"

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Haruki Radge Private Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tokyo Age: 34 Posts: 1,531 Casino cash: £5918 vCash: 10000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	Re: Neil Diamond - Home After Dark I really can't bring to mind one single song from his past? His name gives me connotations of severe cheese but I've nothing to back that up. It's an irrational prejudice. His new album is one of the best I've heard in months. Got it playing loud right now. "we had the power of two..." __________________ Quieter than the inside of an iceberg