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Neil Diamond Moods (Japanese Pressing) (1972)
Moods (Japanese Pressing)\n\nOriginally Released 1972\nCD Edition Released February 1985\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Moods finds Neil Diamond attempting to craft a more ambitious and substantial album than his usual pop record through heavy orchestration, but the results only work when he sticks to catchy pop-rock, as on "Song Sung Blue," "High Rolling Man," and "Play Me." -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThanks, Dad (redux), September 18, 2006\nReviewer: A. Greco\nI grew up listening to "Moods" on my dad's 8-track player, and it moved me in a big way. I figured out later it was the heavy emotional undercurrent that runs through the album. Yes, even the sing-song "Song Sung Blue," which is ultimately cheery, is about trying to beat back the blues. \n\nBesides the hits and semi-hits, there are some amazingly creative and well-written folk-blues songs here that you've probably never heard of, and almost all carry the air of introspection. And every one is beautiful in its own (often simple) way. \n\nOkay, maybe "Porcupine Pie" is downright silly, but it's super-catchy and I give him credit for putting it on the album. Some will probably fault "Moods" for being a big maudlin in spots. That's been Neil's achilles heel throughout his career, yet his over-the-top approach is also what has energized his best songs (and some of his worst). \n\nTalk about brave: listen to his newest CD, the Rick Rubin-produced "12 Songs," and you'll hear the raw vulnerabilities of an aging pop star. All the great emotion of "Moods," but unfortunately not as solid a song list. Every song on "Moods" is original, catchy, and moving in its own way. And a few can bring a tear to your eye if you're in just the right mood. ("Captain Sunshine" kills me every time.) \n\nRecently I logged on to finally buy a CD to replace the cassette that replaced the album that replaced the 8-track, and I was shocked to see that you can get "Moods" for about 6 bucks! Seems to me that supply-and-demand has gone very wrong, but for you it's a great low-risk opportunity to discover this (dare I say it) *lost classic.* \n\nThank you Neil, for your moods.\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nDiamond's Second Best, August 26, 2001\nReviewer: Loni Smith "loni107" (Canada)\nLike a secret treasure found in the bottom of a bargain bin, this is one CD that you will wish you had discovered years earlier. Like other reviewers with Diamond, thank God my dad turned me on to him as a kid. Unfortunately, much of Diamond's recognition comes with his hook-filled, pop flavored tunes that suffered from much o
This rock cd contains 11 tracks and runs 33min 36sec.
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