Released 40 years ago
Diamonds and Rain
The Choir · 1986
38 min · 10 tracks
A blend of ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics that weave together themes of love, loss, and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Listen to Her Eyes — This track exemplifies the album's emotional core, featuring lush instrumentation paired with lyrics that explore vulnerability and connection.
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Fear Only You — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics about confronting fear.
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I Painted Mercy — This song stands out for its vivid imagery and metaphorical exploration of grace, encapsulating the band's lyrical strength.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on relationships
- uplifting moments amidst melancholy
- ideal for quiet evenings
- engaging storytelling through lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Diamonds and Rain was The Choir's third studio album, following their earlier successes with Voices in Shadows (1985) and Chase the Kangaroo (1986). At this point, the band had begun to carve out a distinct sound within the alternative Christian rock scene, showcasing a more mature musical direction and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Ocean Blue· Lush· Ride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fear Only You 3:53
- 2 Render Love 4:46
- 3 All That Is You 3:27
- 4 Black Cloud 3:41
- 5 I Painted Mercy 4:16
- 6 Kingston Road 3:40
- 7 Listen to Her Eyes 3:22
- 8 (You Do That) Triangle 3:18
- 9 Love Falls Down 3:14
- 10 When the Morning Comes 4:27
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