Diamond Sun
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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
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |
The Globe and Mail deemed the album "melodic, vaguely anthemic pop-rock."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Diamond Sun" | Alan FrewJim Vallance | 5:22 |
| 2. | "Far Away from Here" | FrewMichael HansonSam Reid | 4:08 |
| 3. | "I'm Still Searching" | FrewHansonReid | 3:58 |
| 4. | "A Lifetime of Moments" | FrewHanson | 4:58 |
| 5. | "It's Love U Feel" | FrewReidVallance | 5:32 |
| 6. | "My Song" (with the Chieftains) | FrewReidVallance | 3:26 |
| 7. | "(Watching) Worlds Crumble" | FrewReidVallance | 4:53 |
| 8. | "Send Your Love" | FrewHanson | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Suffer in Silence" | FrewReid | 3:35 |
| 10. | "This Island Earth" | FrewHansonReid | 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 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 34 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 27 |
| US Billboard 200 | 82 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) | 3× Platinum | 300,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |