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Do It!
Pop · 1971

Do It!

Neil Diamond

A gritty snapshot of Diamond's early Bang Records era, where raw acoustic strumming meets soulful baritone hooks and unpolished garage-pop energy.

1971 · Bang Records

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Do It! captures Neil Diamond at his most vital and least affected. Before the sequins and the stadium-sized orchestration, Diamond was a Brill Building songwriter with a chip on his shoulder and a gift for percussive, acoustic-driven hooks. This collection highlights the 'Bang Records' sound: a specific blend of soulful folk and garage-rock urgency that feels more grounded than his later superstar output. The tracks are defined by a propulsive rhythmic energy, often driven by nothing more than a hard-strummed guitar and communal handclaps.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, sharp intake of breath before the first 'Cherry, Cherry' chorus
The lonely, echoing minor-key guitar figure that opens 'Solitary Man'
The transition from the hushed verses to the explosive 'Thank the Lord' refrain
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Golden Hour saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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