Just Another Diamond Day
Vashti Bunyan · 1970
40 min · 18 tracks · folk
A gentle tapestry of pastoral melodies and ethereal vocals that evoke a sense of timeless tranquility.
Why this album works
'Just Another Diamond Day' has gained significant acclaim over the years, particularly within the folk revival scene, and is often regarded as an essential work in British folk music. Its critical re-evaluation in the 2000s led to a resurgence of interest, influencing artists like Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom, thereby solidifying its status as a cult classic.
- Career context
- When 'Just Another Diamond Day' was released in December 1970, Vashti Bunyan was emerging from obscurity after her initial recordings in the mid-1960s. This album marked her debut full-length release, following a period of traveling and searching for inspiration, which ultimately influenced the record's serene and reflective sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Dolly Parton· Tony Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Diamond Day Standout 1:47
- 2 Glow Worms 2:16
- 3 Lily Pond 1:24
- 4 Timothy Grub 3:15
- 5 Where I Like to Stand 2:21
- 6 Swallow Song Standout 2:16
- 7 Window Over the Bay 1:47
- 8 Rose Hip November 2:27
- 9 Come Wind Come Rain 2:07
- 10 Hebridean Sun 1:13
- 11 Rainbow River 3:22
- 12 Trawlerman’s Song 1:56
- 13 Jog Along Bess 3:36
- 14 Iris’s Song for Us 1:33
- 15 Love Song 1:58
- 16 I’d Like to Walk Around in Your Mind 2:15
- 17 Winter Is Blue Standout 1:48
- 18 Iris’s Song (version two) 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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