Care - Diamonds And Emeralds

This 1997 release brings to fruition what was supposed to be the full-length debut of Care in the early 80's. Ian Broudie and Paul Simpson created some incredibly catchy and cheerful pop numbers, especially the timeless singles "Flaming Sword" and "My Boyish Days." Other wonderful numbers include "Whatever Possessed You," "Cymophane" and title track. Many of their tracks blended keyboard hooks with energetically-strummed acoustic guitars. Others are synthesizer-based throw-aways that closely resemble better-known songs. This cd includes nearly everything the duo did. One flaw is that the cd omits parts 3 and 4 of a b-side mini-suite from one of their singles in favor of a second version of "Flaming Sword" that is too similar to the other to warrant inclusion. Still, a welcome appearance for those who mourned the early demise of this partnership, although the later emergence of The Lightning Seeds and continuation of The Wild Swans would partially carry on this project. Tracklisting: 01 Diamons and Emeralds 3:21 02 An Evening in the Ray 2:51 03 Chandeliers 3:39 04 Flaming Sword 3:14 05 Cymophane 4:34 06 Love Crowns and Crucifies 2:44 07 Temper Temper 3:28 08 White Cloud 3:35 09 Caretaking 3:48 10 My Boyish Days (12" version) 6:44 11 Sad Day for England 4:30 12 Soldiers and Sailors 2:49 13 Whatever Possessed You 3:10 14 Such Is Life 3:33 15 What Kind of World 3:40 16 Nature Prayed Upon 4:17 17 Flaming Sword (12" version) 4:07 18 Misericorde 4:07 19 Besides 1 & 2 3:51

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romalijeco (2008-09-21)

WOW - thanks for this - i've always loved the Lightning seeds - i knew this existed just never seen it
i have a couple of questions - i'm really interested in uploading some of my 12" mixes (have 100's of 80's 12" singles used to DJ) but have never copied vinyl to a computer before - what software do you use etc?
Secondly a long time ago (rare hits Vol 4) you had a Les Enfants song "Shed A tear" i have a 12" called "Slipaway" by the same band - did they ever do an album?
Thanks and keep up the good work

 80zforever (2008-09-23)

Hi romalijeco, I use Golden Records Vinyl to CD Converter to rip my vinyls. Although there are many other softwares around. Also you'll need a high-quality turntable, something with a high-quality stylus and a good, clean output. About Les Enfants, they released only one lp in 1985 called "Touché". The album is not great but is not bad either. If I get to it, I will post it with rare 80s albums this weekend.
Cheers

arl0011 (2008-09-25)

thank you! thank you! you're the best 80zforever...
cheers

arl0011 (2008-09-29)

unfortunately stuck at 91% :(

UmbraFlundra (2008-09-29)

Interesting. Thanks!
I'm missing Tom Tom Club here on PB.
And do you have anything by Sub Sub?
All the best to you, 80z.

victor20009 (2009-07-24)

hi man tks for this album is nice but the track 04 Flaming Sword 3:14 is loss reploud this track man please tks a lot.

spidermonk3y (2010-02-01)

hi! please reupload, tracks 4 and 13 are missing... Thank you very much!

smurphyzeke (2011-03-04)

Thanks