Home Before Dark
Neil Diamond · 2008
63 min · 12 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock
A reflective blend of soft rock and folk, with poignant storytelling woven through lush melodies.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Diamond's first number-one album in over three decades. Its critical reception highlighted a mature perspective in Diamond's songwriting, leading to a resurgence of interest in his work within the pop rock genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments poignant storytelling for deep thinking gradual builds that invite introspection
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Home Before Dark' marked Neil Diamond's first studio album in six years, following the 2001 release of 'Three Chord Opera.' This album was a return to form for Diamond, showcasing a more introspective songwriting style that resonated with both longtime fans and new listeners during his later career phase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Carnes· Leonard Cohen· Billy Joel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Don’t See You Again Standout 7:13
- 2 Pretty Amazing Grace Standout 4:53
- 3 Don’t Go There 6:04
- 4 Another Day (That Time Forgot) 6:12
- 5 One More Bite of the Apple 6:39
- 6 Forgotten 4:22
- 7 Act Like a Man 4:04
- 8 Whose Hands Are These 3:11
- 9 No Words 4:49
- 10 The Power of Two 4:35
- 11 Slow It Down 4:55
- 12 Home Before Dark Standout 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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