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Neil Diamond.........

Okay, so I've never been much of a Neil Diamond fan. Although I think he was great during The Band's "The Last Waltz" concert, I never bought any of his records. Then a few years ago, at my wife's urging, I reluctantly went to see him in concert. Wow !!!....he was sensational, and I've since learned to really respect him as a singer.

Well, I recently purchased "Home Before Dark," his latest CD. It may very well be the best male vocal recording I have ever heard. It is simply fantastic, and through my Rotel/Rogue/Vandersteen system, it sounds as if he is absolutely "in the room." The songs are terrific, and the recording seems perfect. How do you guys and gals feel about this album ?
adam18
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rar1
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I have a been a fan of Neil Diamond since I was 12, which makes it about 40 years now. The songs from both Home Before Dark and 12 Songs are very reminiscent style wise of Neil's work from the Bang and Uni Records days. If you are interested in some of his back catalog, you may want to try:

Tennessee Moon
The Best Years of Our Lives
I'm Glad You are Here with Me Tonight
Stones
Live Gold

Regards,

Rich
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mapman
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I like a lot of Neil Diamonds stuff (not all though) and think he has a fantastic emotive voice.

Solitary Man and I Am I Said are two of my favorites of his.

Never seen him live but I am sure it would be fantastic (it's on my list).
gelmhirst
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Comon, Neil's the Man. I was about five years old and mom had Hot August Night cranked on vinyl time and time again, while vacuuming....I've always liked him. That's a long time.
sns
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I was sort of lukewarm on Neil until I saw him live around 1978, great show!
thomasheisig
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"Home Before Dark" is a real great album. Sound is outstanding on Vinyl, when they use a Digital Master, I don't hear it.
But "12 Songs" (the Double CD, where his choices are on a separate Disc) is unique. Remembers me a little bit to Cash' 1. Album with Rick Rubin, a "Look into the former Life", but really, really good.
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