Beautiful
5
By Gary the baddass
Im heartbroken that he left us but im happy that he was able to do what he loved for so long. We’re gonna misd you John💔
Ineffable!
5
By Nomadic Troubadour
This album has so many incredible songs on it. It breaks my heart every time I hear it. I bought Prine's first three albums in order. They are probably in that order as well in terms of quality. But, this one has such heartfelt music on it that I would recommend it over the other two. Pay particular attention to Billy the Bum. Amazing poetry here!
john prine rawks
5
By matsunez
ok not really rawking but listening to music doesnt get any better than JP, hes the man, his music is beautiful, and the way he plays guitar and sings are absolutely amazing john prine is up there with jerry jeff walker in my opinion. and by up there i mean way up there like top 5 favorites of all time. dont sleep on john prine and go see him live if you get the chance
despite the itunes review
5
By ross cashiola
As an avid John Prine listener, I was a little blown away by the album review here. Diamonds in the Rough, though it may be a sophmore follow up the his debut classic, is every bit as good, if not a step above the previous record. Songs like Clocks and Spoons, ..John Garfield Blues, Sour Grapes, and The Torch Singer, stand up as some of the greatest exmples of american songwriting. Maybe these songs aren't known as much because of reviews that put so much importance on Prine's first record, but rest assured this is one of Prine's best collections of songs on one album, and one of the best written albums he's ever put out. The themes and lyrics on Diamonds in the Rough exude a raw gentleness of vision and thought, and help shape this album into one of Prine's most profound and stirring releases.
The Great Compromise
5
By jsw wiles
Possibly one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
The Best Way To Hear John Prine
5
By daddy frank
Unobtrusive arrangements allow you to concentrate on some incredible lyrics and feel the warmth and intelligence of the man. In many of the songs we encounter people who've been left out of the American dream and even feel alienated from themselves. Prine's images are so clear and gripping you'd swear you're looking through photographs of an American landscape now gone and almost forgotten.
