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.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

The Globe and Mail deemed the album "melodic, vaguely anthemic pop-rock."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Diamond Sun"Alan FrewJim Vallance5:22
2."Far Away from Here"FrewMichael HansonSam Reid4:08
3."I'm Still Searching"FrewHansonReid3:58
4."A Lifetime of Moments"FrewHanson4:58
5."It's Love U Feel"FrewReidVallance5:32
6."My Song" (with the Chieftains)FrewReidVallance3:26
7."(Watching) Worlds Crumble"FrewReidVallance4:53
8."Send Your Love"FrewHanson4:28
9."Suffer in Silence"FrewReid3:35
10."This Island Earth"FrewHansonReid6:30
Total length:46:54

Personnel

Glass Tiger

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
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)34
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)27
US Billboard 20082

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)3× Platinum300,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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