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One of the most critically acclaimed records of the year, Neil Diamond's "12 Songs" is now available in a Deluxe Package (just in time for the holidays). A 2-disc limited edition release of the legendary musician's sparse and soulful original album includes never heard before behind-the-scenes material from the Rick Rubin sessions. Disc One is the original cut of the much heralded album "12 Songs" plus two bonus tracks; 'Men are So Easy' and the amazing single; "Delirious Love" featuring Brian Wilson. Disc Two is the special release "Artist's Cut - 12 Sketches". This music lovers' collectible offers a rare and groundbreaking look into Neil's creative process, featuring alternate takes, demos, early versions and an exclusive insight into his first time collaboration with uber hip producer Rick Rubin.
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Forget for a moment that you're a sophisticated consumer of music with a mercilessly low tolerance for schlock: Neil Diamond--"Cracklin' Rosie" and "Forever in Blue Jeans" be damned--is going to break your heart. 12 Songs, the hotly anticipated collaboration between Rick Rubin and the formerly jumpsuited Don Juan, exceeds all hopped-up expectations, deflating fans' concerns that their hero might fall flat on the frames of his huge sunglasses in attempting to turn out something hip and harnessing what sounds like decades' worth of untapped, superior songcraft instead. There it is on "Captain of a Shipwreck," a declaration of love that skims the poetic with its promise that "If you're captain of a shipwreck/I'll be first mate to your shame," and around it comes again on "Hell Yeah," a life-affirming, rumor-debunking anthem fairly bursting with bravado (think "I Am...I Said," but with context). Bravado aside, expect no pulled punches here. Rubin's masterful approach is to let Neil Diamond do what Neil Diamond does best, and that is to strap on a loose guitar and let those teflon-ravaged vocals ride over it. Some rides, of course, are smoother than others--Brian Wilson's guest spot on bonus track "Delirious Love" is so melodic and harmony-rich it ought to have sails attached, while "What's It Gonna Be" sounds like something snatched in a pre-dawn lark from a Leonard Cohen disc. All of it is lovely, every last track. A respectful rescripting of the legend, a la the Rubin-aided recasting of Johnny Cash after 2002's American Recordings, is in order. --Tammy La Gorce -- This text refers to an earlier release of this album.
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old time listner -  |
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Just okay for me. A little redundant after all these years. A lot of his music is beginning to run together and not real standouts. He loves his music; I'll give him that. I own most of it! |
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Neil Diamonds Twelve Songs Album is equal to his best.
If you loved Hot August Nights youll love this. Its a much more matured outlook on life with love and wisdom to burn. Straight talk'n and beautifully mastered a must for all Diamonds fans. Thankyou Mr Diamond for showing the way once again. |
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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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It's been interesting to read the various reviews of Neil Diamond's "12 Songs" album. Opinions are basically unanimous that it's his strongest album in a long time, and I can't disagree with that. Over the last 30 years, the number of albums from which I've really liked most of the songs has been in the minority. That said, there have always been at least a few gems for me, and I've had no trouble remaining a loyal fan, especially since the Internet made it easier for me to attend some concerts (I moved to Japan in 1979 and usually don't come back more than 1-2 times a year). That said, "12 Songs" simply blew me away. Pity to the person who decides to save an insignificant amount of money by buying the 12-song collection: the Brian Wilson-enhanced version of "Delirious Love" (which has amusingly received more mixed reviews than probably any other song on the album) is a historic meeting of musical legends, and I suspect it was a wrenching decision to omit "Men Are So Easy" from the basic set. With only one or two exceptions, every song has something to say to anybody who will take the time to listen. In other words, those willing to give it a chance will find it a revelation; Diamond fans will agree with the Man's opinion that the songs in question are not a radical departure from anything else he's put out over the years. After all, Rick Rubin didn't do any of the writing!
The 2-CD Limited Edition is a revelation, but of course more so for die-hard fans than for casual listeners. Diamond fans will recall having gotten a taste of this in the "In My Lifetime" collection. Speaking as objectively as possible, however, it is a rare insight into the evolution of individual songs, and of an entire album in general. For all the hoopla about Rick Rubin's "unplugged" approach, one of the most fascinating aspects of the Limited Edition is the variety of introductions used. I'm probably not the only Diamond fan whose favorite cut from the original album is "Evermore" because of the sweeping arrangement in the latter part of the song, and I'm glad that this collection gave us the opportunity to hear alternative arrangements for Diamond songs other than live renditions. Granted the Sony anti-dubbing virus was a major put-off (except for Mac users like me), and less-rabid admirers may prefer the more economical route of Internet downloading, but few can deny that either the original set or the Limited Edition present a very welcome addition to any music collection. To make a long story short, why haven't you checked it out yet? |
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There was a long time when I could buy any record of Neil Diamond without even listening first,his music was gold for me, I have probably 30 lps of that period, then a little after the jazz singer record, his music lost power for me, to the point that, some years later, I could not even listen to his later material,it was like a never recovered sadness for me as I felt that Neil had lost his soul..And I had lost so much..
Then came today when I heard these new songs and they thrilled me right to the heart.For the first time in years his vocals dominate the music they difuse a lot of emotion and they are the heart of each song. Neil; today you gained again a very devoted fan and I'm so happy that you could find your way back to very deep music. Only Neil Diamond can beat Neil Diamond ! I highly recommend this cd to all the fans who loved "I am I said" " "Now he's back I said" I wish a lot of success to this very good CD as this is what it really deserves. Thierry Cordonnier from France. |
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