Drew B. (biephear) from SEATTLE, WA Reviewed on 12/7/2010...
Sure, it's more grown-up than his older material, but this album is easily as good as his Hot August Nights songs.
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Thanks again, rick rubin!
fluffy, the human being. | forest lake, mn | 04/02/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"neil diamond has always had a great voice. what he hasn't always had is a producer who can take that incredible voice and craft it into a great album. well, rick rubin is as good a producer as can be found. his work with johnny cash was astonshing. now mr diamond gets the same treatment. the resulting album is a stunning piece of work, showcasing a stark, uncluttered sound that is pristine and gorgeous. a great set of songs from beginning to end, sung with breathtaking sensitivity and skill. Q magazine selected this as the 19th best album of 2006. great stuff, indeed.
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Not for just baby boomers
Kendra Cheruvelil | Lansing, MI | 02/23/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw a segment on CBS Sunday Morning about this album and thought that it would be great as a gift for a relative. The relative loved it, but when we listened to it together I realized that I did too! This album is not like the Neil Diamond of the 70's and 80's... take a listen to see what I mean.
As for the Digi-Pak with bonus tracks, I like having the extra 2 songs, but I don't see the point of the digital part. I thought this meant I would get to download the album (I did pay for it!), but it was only a streaming segment that was available for only 2 weeks - what is the point of that?"
Beautiful love songs
Vegas history buff | Oregon USA | 03/01/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great album. It is wonderful to be hearing such beautiful new love songs written by someone from my generation. They may not rock like his songs of the 70's but they have the same style and passion...thank you for sharing the music of your heart with your fans."