Three Chord Opera cover

Three Chord Opera

Neil Diamond · 2001

47 min · 12 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock

A reflective blend of soft rock and folk that meditates on love, loss, and the passage of time.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • contemplative themes of love
  • warm background for quiet evenings
  • gentle storytelling with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2001, Neil Diamond released 'Three Chord Opera' as his 27th studio album, following the commercial success of 'Up on the Roof: Songs from the Brill Building.' This period marked a maturation in his songwriting, focusing more on introspective themes rather than mainstream hits.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Haven't Played This Song in Years 4:25
  • 2 Don't Look Down 3:08
  • 3 I Believe in Happy Endings 4:29
  • 4 At the Movies 3:39
  • 5 Midnight Dream 4:57
  • 6 You Are the Best Part of Me 4:02
  • 7 Baby Let's Drive 4:35
  • 8 My Special Someone 3:35
  • 9 A Mission of Love 4:15
  • 10 Elijah's Song 2:56
  • 11 Leave a Little Room for God 2:53
  • 12 Turn Down the Lights 4:23

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