[bigred]Standard Edition (CD Only)[/bigred]

2008 12-track CD album - Collaborating once again with legendary producer Rick Rubin [Johnny Cash, Tom Petty], [title]Home Before Dark[/title] is a masterclass in compelling songwriting; including the stunning lead single 'Pretty Amazing Grace' and a striking duet with the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines on 'Another Day [That Time Forgot]'.

1. If I Don't See You Again
2. Pretty Amazing Grace
3. Another Day That Time Forgot - featuring Natalie Maines
4. Don't Go There
5. One More Bite Of The Apple
6. Forgotten
7. The Power Of Two
8. Whose Hands Are These
9. No Words
10. Slow It Down
11. Act Like A Man
12. Home Before Dark

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015D3Z3A/?tag=imwan-20

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[bigred]Deluxe Edition (CD+DVD)[/bigred]

2008 Deluxe Edition 2-disc set, comprised of a 14-track CD album including the bonus recordings 'Without Her' & 'Make You Feel My Love', and a Bonus DVD featuring rare footage of Neil in the studio.

CD:
1. If I Don't See You Again
2. Pretty Amazing Grace
3. Another Day That Time Forgot - featuring Natalie Maines
4. Don't Go There
5. One More Bite Of The Apple
6. Forgotten
7. The Power Of Two
8. Whose Hands Are These
9. No Words
10. Slow It Down
11. Act Like A Man
12. Home Before Dark
13. Without Her - Bonus Track
14. Make You Feel My Love - Bonus Track

Bonus DVD:
1. Pretty Amazing Grace
2. If I Don't See You Again
3. Forgotten
4. The Boxer [Bonus song not on the album!]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015D3Z3U/?tag=imwan-20

I hope this is produced by Rick Rubin again.

Gee... I wonder if this one will be copy protected again. What a complete disaster that was for his last release and even with the reissue, a pretty decent album couldn't be saved.

I believe now that Rick Rubin is a Columbia exec, Neil should be in good hands this time...Rubin still expresses disappointment and disgust in interviews over how 12 SONGS was (mis)handled. Hopefully, a great deal of publicity will greet this new disc and it will be as worthy a recording as its predecessor.

There seems to be two different options on this release. Maybe the cheaper one comes with the spyware, and the other doesn't

You're right, AmazWan has two different listings, one with a list price of $22.97, the other $13.97.

Since the previous 12 Songs was eventually reissued with a second disc, maybe this time we get a choice on day one.

The higher-priced one is a deluxe edition, details as yet unknown. (And even the evil Sony doesn't use copy protection on their CDs anymore.)

Jim,

The 2-disc version of 12 Songs was actually released on that album's original release date. It was not a double dip.

Really? I recall that when it was originally released "12 SONGS", there was the standard version and another in a digipak that contained 2 bonus tracks. It annoyed me that neither version contained the lyrics, especially since this was a return to Neil's singer-songwriter days. The 2-disc version was released months later, if I'm not mistaken, and in addition to the extra music, included the lyrics in the booklet. I'm pretty sure it wasn't Neil's fault that Columbia/Sony used their copy protection software on the CD!

I believe the two disc version came out MONTHS later. The day it was released was when I bought the version with 2 extra songs. The two disc version came out with a "brown" cover while the original was "white". I think they did this to differentiate between the previous two, and the fact that the later version didnt have the copy protection on it...

Jeff

Also, on Amazon there is a link so you can watch him performing one of the new songs.

You got your wish, Jeff. Check the first post for updated details.

I'd read a while back (maybe a year ago?) that Diamond & Rubin were recording a covers album similar to Rubin's Johnny Cash albums; perhaps this project is now officially "off" since covers seem to be popping up as bonus tracks, i.e. "To Make You Feel My Love", "Without Her" and the DVD-only "The Boxer"? Interesting...wonder how far they got!

I'm guessing there will be some good publicity on the way, since Neil is booked to do American Idol next week!

Just noticed that there are "Legacy Expanded Editions" of BEAUTIFUL NOISE and HOT AUGUST NIGHT II listed for release in Australia next week. Wonder what extras are included?

12 Songs also came out on vinyl but w/o an extra tracks and "Home" is getting the vinyl treatment as well. ( I believe w/o the extras again damnit!) But still having the vinyl is SO much better.

OMG I'm back

Here's hoping Diamond does make it to Number One. Much as I loved 12 SONGS, HOME BEFORE DARK seems even stronger, with subtle flourishes shading it a bit more. Both albums, though, could be a master class on songwriting -- it may have taken a while for Diamond to regain his focus, but he certainly seems a rejuvenated man under Rubin's guidance. I hope their collaboration continues to thrive! Now if only the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would come a-knocking...