The second "sound gem" here is the heavy use of organ. Benmont Tench (Tom Petty) and the legendary Billy Preston weave their magic all over the place, bringing in a sort of classic Geils/Elvis Costello & the Attractions/Joe Jackson vibe. The latter reference stands out in particular when bassist Inge Johansson is given space to really instigate. Definitely shades of Graham Maby.
A few years go, 'modern rock' really was making me feel old. I should have had a little faith or at least remembered that these things run in cycles. I should have also remembered that there are some folks out there with 'big ears'. Folks who know (and are still out to prove) that rock isn't dead.
But...Neil Diamond??!
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