Review by William Ruhlmann

John Prine's second album was a cut below his first, only because the debut was a classic and the followup was merely terrific. "Sour Grapes" showed Prine's cracked sense of humor and "Souvenirs" his sentiment. Even if it was the second rank of his writing, Diamonds in the Rough demonstrated that Prine had an enduring talent that wasn't exhausted by one great album.

Tracklist:
1. Everybody
2. Torch Singer, The
3. Souvenirs
4. Late John Garfield Blues, The
5. Sour Grapes
6. Billy the Bum
7. Frying Pan, The
8. Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You
9. Take the Star Out of the Window
10. Great Compromise, The
11. Clocks and Spoons
12. Rocky Mountain Time
13. Diamonds in the Rough


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