Diamond In The Rough \u2013 s\/t<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Label: AOR Heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Release date: September 25th, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Website: —<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everybody who is a regular to this site knows that I have a weak spot for Canadian Hard Rock and AOR. So this re-release was made for me, although I haven\u2019t known this band so far. DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH offered their first and last album in 1988, and it is an excellent Pop\/ Rock affair with the \u201cWho Is Who\u201c of the Canuck scene contributing. Ray Roper of STONEBOLT showed up as well as TRIUMPH\u2019s one and only RIK EMMETT. The record brilliantly kicks off with the hardest tune \u201cWalk In The Wire\u201c. Launched by keyboardist Lewis Nitikman and singer Dave Buckthorpe, the group offered a fantastic combination of AOR (sometimes Hi-Tech), mixed with pure West Coast sounds. A saxophone was added where it was needed \u2013 all smooth and extremely catchy. This version is exactly the same as the first CD edition of the mid 90\u2019s \u2013 even the two bonus cuts were used. Sometimes this album reminds me on the very successful BOY MEETS GIRL album in terms of song-writing. This is an urgent recommendation, because the CD is limited to 500 units only and will be sold only by AOR Heaven mailorder. So you better hurry up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andreas H\u00f6hn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tracklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Walk In The Wire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Where Is Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Ain\u2019t Good Lovin\u2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. I Wish There Was A Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. When It\u2019s All Said And Done<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Stand And Deliver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Sultry Lady<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Run From The Dark<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Thief In The Night<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Young Of Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Tell Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. I Believe In This Love<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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