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Pop · 1984 · 10 tracks

Primitive

Neil Diamond

A high-gloss 1984 pivot where Diamond's legendary baritone meets digital synthesizers and drum machines. Neon-lit, rhythmic, and unmistakably mid-eighties.

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It's Neil Diamond in a neon suit with a drum machine, and it's surprisingly catchy.

A glossy, neon-lit reflection on love and roots filtered through 1980s digital optimism.

Primitive · vs · Neil Diamond
Digital Clarity+3.7σ

The production is built around digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Turn Around
3:46
02
Primitive
4:27
03
Fire on the Tracks
3:08
04
Brooklyn on a Saturday Night
3:41
05
Sleep With Me Tonight
3:43
06
Crazy
3:41
07
My Time With You
4:30
08
Love's Own Song
3:33
09
It’s a Trip (Go for the Moon)
2:49
11
One by One
2:37
Moments Worth Waiting For
The aggressive, driving synth-bass line that kicks off Fire on the Tracks, signaling a sharp turn from his acoustic roots.
The surprisingly tender, breathy delivery on the bridge of Sleep With Me Tonight, showcasing a softer side of the gravelly baritone.
The rhythmic, almost tribal electronic percussion on the title track Primitive that attempts to bridge the gap between primal energy and 80s tech.
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