Black Diamond by Stan Ridgway - Uhune

ALBUM

Black Diamond appeared four years after Stan Ridgway's previous solo album and sported a substantially different sound. Although Ridgway's voice and unique storytelling lyrics put his stamp on whatever he attempts, the acoustic guitars and relatively straightforward approach on Black Diamond make it a distinct departure from everything he has done before. While "Big Dumb Town" and "Knife and Fork" are products of Ridgway's usual fixations, "Gone the Distance" sounds almost like Neil Young, "As I Went Out One Morning" is a Bob Dylan song, and "Luther Played Guitar" is an utterly sincere C&W tribute to Johnny Cash and his Tennessee Two. While the effort to normalize Ridgway's sound doesn't always yield a superior result, the experiment will fascinate longtime fans.

1. Big Dumb Town

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

2. Gone The Distance

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

3. Knife and Fork

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

4. Down the Coast Highway

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

5. Luther Played Guitar

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

6. Stranded

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

7. Wild Bill Donovan

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

8. Man of Stone

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

9. Pink Parakeet

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

10. Underneath the Big Green Tree

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

11. As I Went Out One Morning

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer

12. Crystal Palace

by Stan Ridgway

Primary Artist: Stan Ridgway; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Ridgway; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Folk, Singer & Songwriter, Adult Alternative, New Age

Label

Birdcage Records

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

716541100726