Rare Diamonds cover

Rare Diamonds

Doro · 1991

56 min · 14 tracks · traditional heavy metal

Thunderous riffs and soaring vocals intertwine in a powerful celebration of heavy metal's enduring spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • thunderous riffs for energizing moments
  • powerful vocals for emotional release
  • celebratory atmosphere with friends
  • invigorating background for workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Rare Diamonds' was released in March 1991, Doro had established herself as a leading figure in heavy metal, following her successful debut album 'Warrior Soul' in 1989. This album marked her first live release and showcased her growing prominence as a solo artist after leaving Warlock, further solidifying her status in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Warlock· Lita Ford· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All We Are 3:01
  • 2 Unholy Love 4:41
  • 3 Für immer 4:08
  • 4 True as Steel 3:29
  • 5 Beyond the Trees 2:26
  • 6 East Meets West (live) 3:43
  • 7 Rare Diamond (live) 3:20
  • 8 You Hurt My Soul 5:17
  • 9 Hellbound 3:40
  • 10 Burning the Witches 4:24
  • 11 Out of Control 4:50
  • 12 A Whiter Shade of Pale 3:49
  • 13 Without You 5:35
  • 14 Love Song 3:58

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