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 OMG!!! I LOVE this album! May 9, 2008
C. Paul (NB, Canada)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am listening for the 3rd time in a row! Its more different than you will hear in music today, and its perfect for those who are crying out to hear something different and good. Listen to tracks 2,3,4 and 7 especially. They are f*ing awesome! Way to go Neil!!!
 NEEDS MORE May 9, 2008
Christopher D. Propfe (Poughkeepsie, NY United States)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
12 songs deserved between 4 and 5 stars because it was a return to form. After years of songs and albums that were too polished at times, it was nice to hear Neil return to his simple songwriting days.
Home Before Dark on the other hand sounds like leftovers from that album. The songs are at times too long with no significant change between chorus and verse. And a lot of them begin to sound alike. I know Rick Rubin and Neil were going for a specific quality and feel, but I think that some edits were required too.
There are some bright spots though. I really like Pretty Amazing Grace, Forgotten, The Power of Two and Home Before Dark.
That's why it pains me to write a somewhat negative review of this album, but I think that it is time for Neil to return to the production and songwriting of Tennessee Moon and Three Chord Opera. Those albums presented Mr. Diamond in a contemporary way while also holding on to his roots. We have to remember that Neil is not only a songwriter but also an entertainer. I wasn't that entertained with this album.
 Deluxe Edition DVD is poorly mixed on tracks 2-4 May 12, 2008
J. Eicher (Saint Joseph, MI United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Has anyone else experienced the drowning out of Neil Diamond's voice on DVD tracks 2 through 4? Sounds like the sound board elected to focus on the piano and guitar rather than his voice. I played this DVD on two different DVD players just to be certain it wasn't defective equipment. I have emailed customer feedback at the Columbia / Sony website and am waiting for a reply. Has anyone else tried to contact them and if so, what have the responses been? I'd like it if they would ship out a replacement. I will post here if successful.
A touching, beautiful CD. May 12, 2008
~MP (Stanchfield, MN)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Even after all these years Neil Diamond can still write these amazing, beautiful and honest songs that can touch us so much. Is it worth the extra money to get the deluxe set? Hell Yeah! His voice on "The Boxer" alone is worth it! At this point in his career he sure doesn't have to be working so hard to make these songs come alive but I am so grateful that he does. This is an excellent set of songs with an added bonus of the videos. Don't miss it.
A Masterpiece May 16, 2008
Hermes Navarro (Miami, FL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Home Before Dark (Deluxe Edition) This is probably one of the best Neil Diamond albums, and one of best albums of any artist of the last years. As an effort of an artist with several decades of making music, its really extraordinary that he can still have the inspiration to compose such beautifull music, when young artist who put cd's every month can't.
P.S. Some people have complain about the sound of the last 2 songs on the dvd, I had no problem with them but let me tell you that the singing did not came out on the front speakers of my sunround system, they can be heard only in the back speakers.
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