{"id":278931,"date":"2026-03-23T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/?p=278931"},"modified":"2026-03-23T06:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:00:51","slug":"neil-diamond-wild-at-heart-album-2026-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/neil-diamond-wild-at-heart-album-2026-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Neil Diamond Announces &#8216;Wild At Heart&#8217; Album with Passionate Vocals and Stripped-Down Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neildiamond.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.neildiamond.com\/\">Neil Diamond<\/a> is returning with <em>Wild At Heart<\/em> an album crafted with longtime collaborator Rick Rubin that showcases his timeless artistry. The collection combines close arrangement with Diamond\u2019s authoritative vocals and lyricism to produce an introspective and deeply entertaining experience. Coming as a result of his highly acclaimed works during the past twenty plus years the album confirms Diamond\u2019s long-term influence on rock and popular music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A press release from Neil Diamond&#8217;s management revealed that <em>Wild At Heart<\/em> is due out on May 8th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild at Heart is Neil Diamond&#8217;s final entry in his universally praised collaboration with producer\u00a0<strong>Rick Rubin<\/strong>. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond\u2019s chart-topping Home Before Dark, this collection of ten songs features his signature passionate vocals and powerfully incisive lyrics surrounded by urgent yet stripped-down arrangements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond initially teamed up with Rubin for 2005\u2019s 12 Songs, hailed as \u201cone of the most entertaining, satisfying albums Diamond has ever released.\u201d The partnership went so well that Diamond was eager to work with Rubin again. 2008\u2019s Home Before Dark was a tremendous popular success (his first-ever Number One album on the Billboard charts) and garnered widespread critical praise. PopMatters\u2019 James Bassett echoed many of his colleagues\u2019 sentiments when he hailed Home Before Dark as \u201can album of rare beauty, grace, and eloquence that captures Diamond in all his plain-spoken and big-hearted glory. And it is easily the most intensely personal release of his esteemed career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-order Wild at Heart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src = \"https:\/\/neildiamond.lnk.to\/WildAtHeartPR\" height = \"600px\" width = \"100%\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy work with Rick was a labor of love,\u201d Neil shares, \u201cand I\u2019m so gratified that these songs will finally be set free into the world to complete our trilogy of work.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently revisiting this material, Diamond spent time fleshing out nine new songs to be released for the first time and closed the set with an alternate take of \u201cForgotten,\u201d which initially appeared on Home Before Dark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unique set of songs on Wild At Heart (simultaneously archival and brand-new) will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms via Capitol\/UMe on May 8, 2026. Limited edition colored vinyl and 2CD versions will also be available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In anticipation of Wild At Heart\u2019s release, digital Deluxe Editions of 12 Songs and Home Before Dark are now available and include the debut of bonus tracks previously available on limited physical releases. Listen to 12 Songs&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hah69cgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001DQUFsnmuI09967hyrfzyw1RP4nmwJD7ymIa1AQy853zy576Tvo-kGumDVmne-2ooKL4EzA1n5RjEl9JAnba4l-S2SldxvAZMsNvrLCfp2eMW_wQaTzgTyG4oAFDuPuvgE-be2i2ODPkcRJYFSGwYUf2AMtCfWEBubIFaJb-pWiS-z3XdDUiIKQ==&amp;c=-Ow-QC4Ck_8awPeLNacWWRoonEJVLbH_yqDvt8DEA6q4YgP23Ov4NA==&amp;ch=YOOxH4IXBGMu_rsnPvmGexu-la8TprtYz0augUKxIpPgPLSNDsb1hw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;and Home Before Dark&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hah69cgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001DQUFsnmuI09967hyrfzyw1RP4nmwJD7ymIa1AQy853zy576Tvo-kGumDVmne-2ooMjJNgPm1d5s4qNepSsVMtkCCNC-ujbS3iMKoYLiTEFoY_izfc6-Onqq35zgY-tZKdHNNvZJeI6wZWCd1SZh8EZwl4ruWkkFVMXkVvzjRo-nePHl2jCE3fQ==&amp;c=-Ow-QC4Ck_8awPeLNacWWRoonEJVLbH_yqDvt8DEA6q4YgP23Ov4NA==&amp;ch=YOOxH4IXBGMu_rsnPvmGexu-la8TprtYz0augUKxIpPgPLSNDsb1hw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond immensely enjoyed collaborating with Rick Rubin and the all-star quartet he assembled for the Home Before Dark sessions: keyboardist Benmont Tench and guitarist Mike Campbell (both from Tom Petty\u2019s Heartbreakers), along with ace session guitarist Smokey Hormel and guitarist Matt Sweeney (co-founder of the NYC indie rock group Chavez) and frequent Will Oldham cohort. \u201cWorking with these guys and having Rick\u2019s ear made it a great deal of fun,\u201d Diamond told Billboard in 2008. \u201cIt was magic.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revealing the spare but emotional resonance that are hallmarks of his work with Rick Rubin, Wild At Heart has marvelous cohesiveness drawn from material recorded over a handful of years ago.&nbsp;Accompanying his soul-baring lyrics and commanding yet vulnerable vocals, Diamond\u2019s guitar, which he had rarely played on recordings, leads the unadorned arrangements, which involve mainly subdued guitars and keyboards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video for the lead track &#8220;Wild At Heart&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Neil Diamond - Wild At Heart (Official Music Video)\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_bJR23wTwz_s\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FbJR23wTwz_s%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bJR23wTwz_s\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT2M56S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2026-03-20T13:01:10Z\" \/><\/div><meta itemprop=\"accessibilityFeature\" content=\"captions\" \/><div id=\"lyte_bJR23wTwz_s\" data-src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FbJR23wTwz_s%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Neil Diamond - Wild At Heart (Official Music Video)<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bJR23wTwz_s\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FbJR23wTwz_s%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Neil Diamond - Wild At Heart (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Music video for &quot;Wild At Heart&quot; performed by Neil Diamond. Neil Diamond&#039;s brand new album &#039;Wild At Heart&#039; arrives everywhere May 8th! Pre-order now: https:\/\/neildiamond.lnk.to\/WildAtHeartID Listen to more Neil Diamond here: https:\/\/stream.lnk.to\/NeilDiamondYD Subscribe and ring the bell to never miss an update: https:\/\/NeilDiamond.lnk.to\/YTSubscribe Sign up for Neil Diamond&#039;s official newsletter: https:\/\/Stream.lnk.to\/NeilDiamondID\/newslettersignup Follow Neil Diamond: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@neildiamond https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/neildiamond https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/neildiamond https:\/\/twitter.com\/neildiamond https:\/\/NeilDiamond.com #NeilDiamond #WildAtHeart\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bJR23wTwz_s\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Wild At Heart finds Diamond in a reflective, philosophical mood, but it is conveyed on a very human scale, so the songs come across as deeply personal. On \u201cShine On,\u201d the singer advises his son to \u201cnever doubt in yourself\u201d and \u201csing what you feel inside.\u201d The terrific \u201cYou Can\u2019t Have It All\u201d remains presciently relevant today as Diamond asks: \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter with the world? Can\u2019t everyone take care?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-known master of love songs, Diamond adds several more to his canon with \u201cThe Secret You\u201d and \u201cYou Still Look Good To Me,\u201d while \u201cTalking It To Death\u201d and \u201cForgotten\u201d explore the rockier side of love that is on the rocks. \u201cYou\u2019re Getting To Me,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019re My Favorite Song,\u201d \u201cYou Never Know,\u201d and the title track contains classic Diamond hooks; however, <a href=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/neil-diamond-2008-tour-dates\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/neil-diamond-2008-tour-dates\/\">the performances hold a warm intimacy<\/a> that feels like he\u2019s playing in your living room.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neil Diamond\u2019s illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has seen him sell over 130 million albums, placing him among the best-selling rock musicians ever. He has had 18 Top 10 albums and scored nearly 40 Top 40 singles, with ten reaching #1. His 1969 hit \u201cSweet Caroline\u201d has continued its unbridled grip on pop culture and has become a permanent fixture at sporting events and a TV and film soundtrack favorite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A GRAMMY \u00ae Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also has received two of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters: the Johnny Mercer Award and the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Diamond has garnered the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, NARAS\u2019 MusiCares Person of the Year Award, and the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture. His achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award, an ASCAP Film and Television Award, and a Billboard Icon Award.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond, who starred in the 1980 film The Jazz Singer, has seen his life and music turned into the hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise. The show debuted in New York City in 2022, and with over 650 performances and was one of the longest-running new musicals on Broadway since the pandemic. Beautiful Noise launched its first tour in 2024 and continues to tour across America with performances set to open in Australia in August, 2026. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hah69cgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001DQUFsnmuI09967hyrfzyw1RP4nmwJD7ymIa1AQy853zy576Tvo-kGumDVmne-2ooOgamgYwhOPVZLX9Vkaw02OXIKL2jxTcddMP8Lvn_DIkuKP9gr0cYZFcNwrKIP2LZ7Yc5Oyuaw99riEEEaTvEeP7-Qf3Ppm0sFdfO2cN630z5sUUBxvAWGkc16zNUDlrJ&amp;c=-Ow-QC4Ck_8awPeLNacWWRoonEJVLbH_yqDvt8DEA6q4YgP23Ov4NA==&amp;ch=YOOxH4IXBGMu_rsnPvmGexu-la8TprtYz0augUKxIpPgPLSNDsb1hw==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Focus Features released&nbsp;<strong>Song Sung Blue<\/strong>&nbsp;on December 25th,&nbsp;a musical drama starring&nbsp;<strong>Hugh Jackman<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Kate Hudson<\/strong>. Directed by&nbsp;<strong>Craig Brewer<\/strong>&nbsp;and based on a true story, the film follows two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band. The movie has been a huge success, with Hudson receiving Oscar, SAG Actor Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations, and will be released via international streaming in late Spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wild-at-heart-tracklisting\"><em>Wild At Heart<\/em> Tracklisting\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Wild At Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. You Can\u2019t Have It All<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Talking It To Death<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Shine On<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The Secret You<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. You Never Know<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. You\u2019re Getting To Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. You Still Look Good To Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. You\u2019re My Favorite Song<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. 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