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12 Songs [Enhanced]

~ Neil Diamond
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (20 Feb 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Bmg
  • ASIN: B000DZV6IW
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,562 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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After successfully revitalizing the career of Johnny Cash, producer Rick Rubin worked his magic on another classic singer songwriter for the '12 Songs' sessions. Here he strips Diamond down to the bare bones of voice, acoustic guitar and subtle backing band, intimately miked and lovingly produced. Unlike the Cash albums, this is all new material from Diamond's pen; with its stately air of melancholy, some critics have called it his best album ever.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy goodness, what a magnificent album!, 21 Feb 2006
By C. J. Markiewicz "ChrisMkz" (High Barnet, Hertfordshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Once in a very blue moon I will encounter an album that is pretty near perfect, with every single track a winner. This latest offering from Neil Diamond certainly hits that spot full on.

I've always had mixed feelings about this guy, occasionally squirming at his more MOR offerings and at other times being blown away by the beauty of some his more lyrical songs such as "Stones" and "I am I said" This album is quite simply packed with songs composed and performed from the heart, with a exquisite maturity of voice that is unmistakably Diamond, but a Diamond that has seen life - all the blood, sweat and tears of it.

The only tiny fly in the ointment is the fact that the track with the chorus line "Love is all about we" has my 2 children in stitches as they hear it as "love is all about wee" - an unfortunate choice of lyric!

Apart from that...

Tremendous songs, tremendous production . A winner. Buy it.

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why Neil Why, 28 Jan 2006
Have we had to wait so long for this masterpiece !!!!!
The songs the voice the talent wasted for 30 years on karoke and spangly shirts .
This is without doubt the best Neil Diamond album for nearly 30 years beautiful songs beautifully written and sung as only a talent like Neil Diamond can sing it's a beautiful noise.
Got this album from the states early in Jan and just cannot stop listening to it, believe the hype, the reviews and every other superlative there is out about this album it is sheer quality , one man his guitar quality songwriting fantastic production .Oh have I said I like this album a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars diamond and rubin at their best, 23 Feb 2006
for me the songs are written brilliantly, and diamonds voice is perfect for the songs, but im more impressed with the production of rick rubin, the man is a genius . to take an out of fashion artist, strip him back to his roots and make a great album like this amazes me, he did it with johnny cash now neil diamond i cant wait to see whos next
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly amazing
This is one of Neil Diamond's Greatest Albums. The Songs are beautifully written and performed. You can tell everybody put their heart and soul into the production of this album... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cotswold

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Diamond
I got this album for my Birthday having not heard any of the songs before but liking Neil Diamond for ~25yrs. This is a beautiful album and has rapidly become a favourite. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. Belham

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums Neil has made
I was naturally interested when I heard that Neil Diamond was teaming up with Rick Rubin, being both of fan of Neil's songs throughout the late '60s and 70s and Rick's production... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Sweeney

4.0 out of 5 stars A real gem from Neil Diamond
I bought this album on the strength of the reviews already posted on this item's page, and the fact I like Neil Diamond (I am just getting into his music). Read more
Published 11 months ago by Guitar Heroine

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Let me say from the beginning that I am no Neil Diamond fan. Sure I love his voice and he has written some great music in the past but.. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dyspeptic Spirit

5.0 out of 5 stars THE return to form
On first impressions any of the tracks on 12 songs might seem simple and obvious. On another level this is what gives them their impact and will probably guarantee their... Read more
Published 21 months ago by GSXChris

4.0 out of 5 stars He's still got after all!
A life-long fan of this man.
But some of his later releases seemed to show him ageing rather poorly.
However, this album is fantastic. Read more
Published 21 months ago by P. Seligman

4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
As a thirty odd year old it was with much boldness that I repeatedly announced at the end of 2006 that this CD, along with the Arctic Monkeys first offering was my joint favorite... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Martin Slater

5.0 out of 5 stars Songwriting Masterclass
Neil Diamond has a lived-in voice, and the years of experience shine through in this collection of songs penned after a gruelling world tour when he was hoping for some time off;... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Jl Adcock

5.0 out of 5 stars 12 Reasons to Buy!!
Anyone who has read my reviews will know that I have been a Neil Diamond fan for more years than I care to remember. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2007 by Music Man

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