Diamond Sun
1988 studio album by Glass Tiger
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Diamond Sun is the second album by Canadian band Glass Tiger.[2] It was released by EMI Manhattan Records on April 13, 1988. The album was certified triple platinum in Canada[3] and featured the single "I'm Still Searching", which peaked at No. 2 in Canada. The album was produced by Jim Vallance.[4]
ReleasedApril 13, 1988
Recorded1987–1988
StudioLe Studio, Morin-Heights, Quebec, Canada, Distorto Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Phase One, and Eastern Sound Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Windmill Lane, Dublin, Ireland
| Diamond Sun | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 13, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987–1988 | |||
| Studio | Le Studio, Morin-Heights, Quebec, Canada, Distorto Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Phase One, and Eastern Sound Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Windmill Lane, Dublin, Ireland | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 46:54[1] | |||
| Label | Capitol (Canada) EMI Manhattan (USA) | |||
| Producer | Jim Vallance | |||
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| Singles from Diamond Sun | ||||
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Critical reception
The Globe and Mail deemed the album "melodic, vaguely anthemic pop-rock."[5]
Track 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 | ||
Personnel
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
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[6] | 6 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] | 34 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] | 27 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 82 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | 3× Platinum | 300,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||