Album
Diamonds On The Inside
2003 · Rock, Reggae
9 collectors on Gatefold own this
Diamonds On The Inside is a Rock album by Ben Harper, originally released in 2003. On Gatefold: 39 pressings tracked, owned by 9 collectors.
About
Ben Harper is a musical preacher of sorts, never one to be shy in speaking his mind about social conformity. If his first two albums -- Welcome to the Cruel World and Fight for Your Mind -- didn't clue you in, Diamonds on the Inside will definitely do so. Diamonds on the Inside marks Harper's fifth studio effort and this time he's emotionally in touch with what makes his heart burst. This is a passionate album, no doubt. His signature Weissenborn guitar joins him once more and Harper's classic groovy funk is heavy; however, Harper adds worldbeat to his musical plank. From the Marley-esque vibe of "With My Own Two Hands" to the African soundscapes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo on "Picture of Jesus," Harper's purist presentation is smooth. "When It's Good" gives a little country blues twang, while "Touch From You Lust" is a sexy haze of writhing riffs. "Temporary Remedy" follows the funk Lenny Kravitz-style, and Harper's a bit campy. It's a noticeable change from his typically serious stature and a nice shift in personality, too. Diamonds on the Inside is another stunning effort from one of rock's underground heroes. Harper has consistently worked with what appeals to him musically for nearly a decade, ignoring what fits the mainstream. Diamonds on the Inside is Harper's sixth chapter of truth and just one listen to the electric blaze of "Everything" will convince you.
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Tracklist
- 1With My Own Two Hands4:34
- 2When It's Good3:03
- 3Diamonds On The Inside4:26
- 4Touch From Your Lust4:27
- 5When She Believes5:19
- 6Brown Eyed Blues5:41
- 7Bring The Funk4:07
- 8Everything3:03
- 9Amen Omen5:51
- 10Temporary Remedy3:11
- 11So High So Low3:43
- 12Blessed To Be A Witness4:11
- 13Picture Of Jesus5:48
- 14She's Only Happy In The Sun3:55
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Folk Rock
- clean
- summer
- earnest
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Al AndersonLEAD GUITAR
- Amy WilkinsHARP
- Barbara NightengaleACCORDION
- Ben HarperACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC GUITAR, WRITTEN-BY
- Carla BensonBACKING VOCALS
- Danielle Charles-HunterVIOLIN
- Darrel SimsVIOLA
- David RalickeTROMBONE
- Greg KurstinARRANGED BY ELECTRIC ORGAN , CLAVINET ELECTRIC PIANO
- Greg LeiszPEDAL STEEL GUITAR
- John IngramBACKING VOCALS
- Josef ZimmermanDOUBLE BASS
- Juan NelsonBACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS, WRITTEN-BY BASS
- Ladysmith Black MambazoVOCALS
- Leo ChelyapovCLARINET
- Leon MobleyBACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS, WRITTEN-BY PERCUSSION
- Misty LoveBACKING VOCALS
- Nicky PACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR LEAD GUITAR
9 collectors on Gatefold own this · 39 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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