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NEIL DIAMOND

HOME BEFORE DARK

By Isabelle Davis

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GENRE | BALLPARK ROCK

VERDICT | TALENT LEFT

RELEASE | 5.6.08

LABEL | SONY

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Just because he played an integral role in Saving Silverman does not mean Neil Diamond is a joke. Following the same musical route as 12 Songs, Home Before Dark further embraces the stripped down acoustic approach that Rick Rubin orchestrated their first time around. The gorgeous and earnest "Pretty Amazing Grace" showcases Diamond's layered and weathered voice, which, like his songwriting abilities, has unfortunately fallen by the wayside for the novelty of the '80s sequins and "Sweet Caroline."

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