Blogcritics Comments on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Comment by Gordon Hauptfleisch on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Thu, 8 May 2008 18:36:02 EDT

Was never a huge ND fan, but some of those early songs ("Cracklin' Rosie,") were pretty good, and how can you resist: "...And when you'd almost bet you could hear yourself sweat..." ..."Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies..." ...Wha? Did someone say Costello?

Comment by Tom Johnson on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Wed, 7 May 2008 13:50:49 EDT

That last Neil Diamond album was a surprisingly great thing. Never, ever expected I would own something by this guy but my parents got it, hated it, and gave it to me. I loved it, which boggled their minds. I think about the only early ND I would consider picking up is the live album Hot August Night. The studio albums just sound a bit too dated but the stuff I've heard off that sounds pretty great. And it would drive my wife crazy - she HATES Neil Diamond. She abides by the mantra "Neil Diamond sounds like someone taking a dump." That's just part of his appeal. I might have to go pick up that new one of his. TODAY.

Comment by Josh Hathaway on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Wed, 7 May 2008 09:36:00 EDT

It looks like it should be a cheap week for me this week. I need it, too.

Comment by Pico on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Wed, 7 May 2008 08:47:47 EDT

Your on your own there Pico. Well dang, I'da figured the Rockologist could hook me up with some free goodies ;&)

Comment by Mat Brewster on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Wed, 7 May 2008 01:34:42 EDT

My mom is an enormous Neil Diamond fan and so of course I grew up listening to him. I don't think I could pick a favorite. "Cherry Cherry" "Kentucky Woman" "Sweet Caroline" and "Cracklin Rosie" are all great songs. I'm still kind of infantuated with "delirious love" off the last one with Rubin.

Comment by Donald Gibson on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:28 EDT

Neil has released a studio version of of "I'm a Believer" on the excellent box set, In My Lifetime and live versions on the 2-disc Live In America and the also-excellent box set, Stages. And since we're mentioning favorites, mine is "And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind"... - Donald

Comment by Glen Boyd on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 22:25:43 EDT

Yeah, thats a good one too. And of course there's "I'm A Believer." But I've only heard the Monkees and Anne Murray do that one. -Glen

Comment by Mark Saleski on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 22:13:30 EDT

favorite Neil Diamond song: Red Red Wine. of course, i've only heard UB40 do it.

Comment by Glen Boyd on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 22:01:49 EDT

Your on your own there Pico. -Glen

Comment by Pico on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 21:43:34 EDT

You betcha, especially if I could have scored an advance CD ;&)

Comment by Glen Boyd on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 21:36:59 EDT

And just think, it could've been "Pico's Picko"... -Glen

Comment by Pico on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 21:32:47 EDT

Brian Blade Fellowship Seasons of Changes "He hadn't released another record since then and someone who is that capable has no business going seven years and counting without another release. We can only hope that Blade and his Fellowship will remedy that soon." --Me, June 20, 2007 Hot damn, the remedy is here!

Comment by Glen Boyd on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 20:54:55 EDT

Yeah, I agree Bicho. Maybe from now on, when I have weeks where I know my favorite two bastards are sitting on their...well, you know...I'll extend the invitation to others (like Pico). Take heed Mark and Tom...(LOL...) -Glen

Comment by El Bicho on New Album Releases 05/06/08: Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Last Shadow Puppets, Clay Aiken, Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, & More

Tue, 6 May 2008 20:46:51 EDT

Pico reviewed Marcin Wasilewski Trio - January. I am sure he could have filled in for one "bastard".