Diamond Sun
1988 studio album by Glass Tiger
Diamond Sun is the second album by Canadian band Glass Tiger. It was released by EMI Manhattan Records on April 13, 1988 (1988-04-13). The album was certified triple platinum in Canada and featured the single "I'm Still Searching", which peaked at No. 2 in Canada. The album was produced by Jim Vallance.
01Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
Cashbox gave the album a highly positive forecast, predicting that both "AOR and Top 40 radio" would be "instantly receptive to the slickly produced Diamond Sun." The review also highlighted the inclusion of the "powerful" track "My Song," noting that it featured a guest appearance by Celtic group The Chieftains. The Globe and Mail deemed the album "melodic, vaguely anthemic pop-rock."
02Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Diamond Sun" | 5:22 | |
| 2. | "Far Away from Here" |
| 4:08 |
| 3. | "I'm Still Searching" |
| 3:58 |
| 4. | "A Lifetime of Moments" |
| 4:58 |
| 5. | "It's Love U Feel" |
| 5:32 |
| 6. | "My Song" (with the Chieftains) |
| 3:26 |
| 7. | "(Watching) Worlds Crumble" |
| 4:53 |
| 8. | "Send Your Love" |
| 4:28 |
| 9. | "Suffer in Silence" |
| 3:35 |
| 10. | "This Island Earth" |
| 6:30 |
| Total length: | 46:54 | ||
03Personnel
Glass Tiger
- Alan Frew - vocals
- Sam Reid - keyboards
- Al Connelly - guitars
- Wayne Parker - electric bass
- Michael Hanson - drums, additional guitars
Additional musicians
- Backing vocals: Dalbello, Arnold Lanni, Sheree Jeacocke, Colina Phillips
- Additional guitars: Keith Scott
- Additional drums and keyboards: Jim Vallance
- Additional fretless bass: Rene Worst
- Saxophone: Earl Seymour
- Synclavier programming: John Grier
Production
- Recording: Jim Vallance, Randy Staub, Tom Henderson, and Brian Masterson
- Mixing: Ed Thacker
- Assistance: Randy Staub, Paul Milner, Glen Robinson, Darren Millar, Joe Mancuso, and Ciaran Byrne
- Producing on track 6: Sam Reid
- Mastering: Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, NY
- Art direction, design, and sculpture: Heather Brown
- Photography: Douglas Brown
- Group photography: Alison Wardman
04Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) | 6 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 34 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 27 |
| US Billboard 200 | 82 |
05Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) | 3× Platinum | 300,000^ |
|
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Sources and credits
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