Sweden's incarnation of the Faces:
Diamond Dogs is back with their 14
th album "The Grit and the Very Soul" - very impressive. This time the guys chose to record outside of the city. They picked a barn on the countryside and the setting also reflects the mood of the record. The album is back to basic with several acoustic instruments and also founded in country/folk music since there is violin and mandolin. This is a sure buy for fans of Quireboys' latest record "Halfpenny Dancer"
Because of the aforementioned the album is mellow compared to the discography of
Diamond Dogs. Album opener
April Fool,
Whatever it is now and
When the Morning come to Get me are the best tunes. They are also the tunes with strongest parallels to "old"
Diamond Dogs. Just like Rolling Stones
Diamond Dogs has a certain groove and there is a special magic in their tunes, so they can get away with almost anything. However,
Please Please Please Let me Get What I want and
Heart of the River fall out of place.
There are several songs with a folk mood. Check out the tune
Greetings from Isaacs Hill before buying. If you dig the Cajun style with acoustic instruments and violin you will love this record.
This is not for the average Rock N'Roll fan.
Diamond Dogs has been a great barroom rock band, but on "The Grit and Very Soul" the Swedes show new sides.
Diamond Dogs are good musical craftsmen and singer Sulo is a true star.
Diamond Dogs sound best when they rock-out, but I respect that they try to expand the musical boundaries.
There is something that keeps dragging me and keeps me pressing the repeat button on the CD player.
Diamond Dogs are back and hopefully they will be back permanently because they must be experienced live.
Pour a big glass of Jameson Whiskey, sit back and enjoy this album.
Written by
Michael Sunday, February 20, 2011
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