Neil Diamond has released “Wild At Heart,” a testament to his enduring artistry and the long-awaited third—and final—chapter in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Available now via Capitol/UMe, the album brings together 10 previously unreleased tracks originally recorded during the sessions for “Home Before Dark,” Diamond’s first-ever No. 1 album.
Featuring his signature passionate vocals and incisive lyricism, “Wild At Heart” captures Diamond in a deeply reflective and creatively vital moment. The songs are set against urgent yet stripped-down arrangements, further highlighting the emotional clarity and intimacy that defined his work with Rubin.
Marking the release, Diamond also unveiled the official music video for standout track “You’re Getting To Me,” directed by filmmaker Tim Mattia (The 1975, The Killers). The cinematic visual stars Jemima Kirke (HBO’s Girls) and Cameron Cowperthwaite (Amazon Prime’s Fallout), bringing a layered narrative to one of the album’s most affecting songs.
“It was such an honor to be asked to be part of the world that Neil and Rick Rubin created with this song,” Mattia said. “As soon as I heard the track, I thought about Cameron Cowperthwaite, who I’d worked with before, and how incredible he and Jemima Kirke could be sharing a screen, so I reached out to her directly on Instagram, and a few weeks later, we were shooting in upstate New York. It was a magical couple of days, and I think we created something really special.”
“My work with Rick was a labor of love,” Diamond said. “I’m so gratified that these songs will finally be set free into the world to complete our trilogy of work.”
Recently revisiting the material, Diamond expanded and refined nine previously unheard recordings, completing the collection with an alternate take of “Forgotten,” originally featured on Home Before Dark.
Now available on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms, Wild At Heart also arrives in limited edition colored vinyl and 2CD formats. Listen here.
Watch the video for ‘You’re Getting To Me’ here: