Give Me Your Soul... Please - King Diamond

Advantages: Newfloridian's Album Of The Year
Disadvantages: It's so so addictive

.... It comes from his heart and gets into your soul. He is older now - as I am - and this is reflected in his lyrics and sentiments. I am a convert! This is my album of the year to date - I haven't heard anything close. You must give '12 Songs' a hearing. If like me you weren't a fan before, I'm sure that after one listen you too will be convinced. AVAILABILITY You can sample the songs on the Neil Diamond section of the Sony Music website website (http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/NeilDiamond/) "12 Songs" - Neil Diamond Sony/BMG Columbia 82876761312A This is a single CD housed in a 'Digipack' - a plastic holder surrounded by a cardboard folder (not the usual jewel case). The front cover has a solarised portrait of Neil with his guitar. There are eight more candid pictures on the inside of the sleeve and in the booklet. The enclosed... Read review

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Advantages: It's Neil Diamond
Disadvantages: It's Neil Diamond

...Warning! Two warnings.... One, I've never done a music review. Two, it shows. Ah and a third warning. I speak very fast but when it's written down it goes on and on and I take longer to get to the point than an Eddie Izzard routine. If novellas are not your bag please feel free to leave it here! I won't be offended. I have been seduced by the dark side. Let me explain... Yes, I've become an easy listening addict. I've knowingly, voluntarily, bought a Neil Diamond album and worse, I absolutely love it! How did this happen? Heaven knows. I'm still reeling in shock. I don't think I'm having a mid-life crisis, I mean, I'm not quite 40 yet. Perhaps it's that predilection for anti-cred I've always had but anti-cred is easy when you're... Read review

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Advantages: The voice
Disadvantages: None

...track to start the album off with, One of the most emotive on the album and Burke's voice drips with emotion. The subject of this song is about pleading with a partner to give you a second chance to show you much you love them. A wonderful song sung incredibly. 2 Fast Train This is a mix of bluesy soul and country which if you know anything about Solomon Burke you will know that he is well known for this kind of song. To me this song is about taking a moment to look at your life or relationship and realising that you are taking it too fast. 3 Diamond In Your Mind This song is about keeping the good things in your mind, This has a very laidback feel to it and doesnt quite hit you with that spark that the best tracks on the album do. Not bad at all though. 4 Flesh and Blood This is a really great track which has... Read review

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