Diamonds & Rust cover

Diamonds & Rust

Joan Baez · 1975

41 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music

A poignant blend of folk and rock that reflects on love, loss, and nostalgia with soulful storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling experiences
  • steady, consistent pacing
  • reflective and nostalgic moods
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Diamonds & Rust' was Joan Baez's first album after a five-year hiatus from recording. This period saw her shifting focus toward more personal songwriting, reflecting her evolution as an artist beyond her iconic protest music roots. The album marked a significant return to the spotlight for Baez.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Leonard Cohen· Odetta

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Diamonds & Rust 4:46
  • 2 Fountain of Sorrow 4:30
  • 3 Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer 2:45
  • 4 Children and All That Jazz 3:07
  • 5 Simple Twist of Fate 4:45
  • 6 Blue Sky 2:45
  • 7 Hello in There 3:04
  • 8 Jesse 4:28
  • 9 Winds of the Old Days 3:55
  • 10 Dida 3:27
  • 11 Medley: I Dream of Jeannie / Danny Boy 4:10

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