Rough Diamonds

Rock · 1982 · 7 tracks

Rough Diamonds

A weary, atmospheric swan song from the original lineup. Muscular blues-rock meets the cynical edge of the early eighties with a restless, late-night energy.

The sound of a legendary band falling apart and finding a weird, gritty magic in the friction.

A restless and slightly cynical collection of blues-rock that feels like a long night coming to an end.

Rough Diamonds · vs · Bad Company

Social Commentary+3.6σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks

03

Nuthin’ on the TV

3:49

04

Painted Face

3:28

05

Kickdown

3:38

06

Ballad of the Band

2:15

07

Cross Country Boy

3:02

08

Old Mexico

3:51

10

Racetrack

4:47

Moments Worth Waiting For

The atmospheric, synth-touched opening of Electricland that signals a shift toward 80s textures.

The weary, self-referential storytelling in Ballad of the Band where the vocals sound genuinely exhausted.

The propulsive, driving rhythm of Racetrack that recaptures the band's signature muscular groove.

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