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Find sources: "Diamonds and Dirt" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (June 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) 2011 studio album by Brian Robertson Diamonds and Dirt Studio album by Brian Robertson Released 25 March 2011 (UK) 5 April 2011 (USA) Recorded 2008–10 Polar Studios, Stockholm Genre Blues rock, hard rock Length 53:38 Label Steamhammer Producer Chris Laney, Brian Robertson, Søren Lindberg Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Sea Of Tranquility [1] Dangerdog Music Reviews [2] ***Diamonds and Dirt*** is the first solo [studio album](/source/Studio_album) by Scottish guitarist [Brian Robertson](/source/Brian_Robertson_(guitarist)), released in 2011. Robertson was previously a member of [Thin Lizzy](/source/Thin_Lizzy), [Motörhead](/source/Mot%C3%B6rhead) and [Wild Horses](/source/Wild_Horses_(British_band)). Robertson recruited several experienced musicians for the recording of this album, including [Treat](/source/Treat_(band)) bass guitarist Nalle Påhlsson and [Europe](/source/Europe_(band)) drummer [Ian Haugland](/source/Ian_Haugland), who Robertson described as "the best rhythm section I've played with since [Phil Lynott](/source/Phil_Lynott) and [Brian Downey](/source/Brian_Downey_(drummer))".[3] Ex-[Michael Schenker Group](/source/Michael_Schenker_Group) vocalist [Leif Sundin](/source/Leif_Sundin) performed most of the vocals, but the album also features Robertson himself and [Riverdogs](/source/Riverdogs) singer Rob Lamothe singing on one track each. The album includes some tracks by Robertson's old group Thin Lizzy: "It's Only Money" from the 1974 album *[Nightlife](/source/Nightlife_(Thin_Lizzy_album))*, two versions of "Running Back" from the 1976 album *[Jailbreak](/source/Jailbreak_(album))*, and "Blues Boy", a track recorded by the band but never officially released until it appeared as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of the *Jailbreak* album. "Blues Boy" was co-written by Robertson and Phil Lynott, while the other two songs were composed by Lynott alone. Robertson has stated, "I think Phil would be proud of what I've done with those Lizzy songs."[3] Robertson also recorded three songs written by his friend [Frankie Miller](/source/Frankie_Miller), including a bonus track, "Ain't Got No Money". Robertson initially sang the song himself, but Miller suggested it would suit a different vocalist, so Rob Lamothe was brought in.[3] ## Track listing All tracks are written by [Brian Robertson](/source/Brian_Robertson_(guitarist)), except where noted. No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Diamonds and Dirt" 4:21 2. "Passion" 4:30 3. "It's Only Money" Phil Lynott 3:19 4. "Mail Box" Frankie Miller 4:17 5. "Running Back" Lynott 4:03 6. "Texas Wind" 3:43 7. "Devil in My Soul" 4:04 8. "Do It Till We Drop (Drop It)" Miller, Jeff Barry, Robertson 4:04 9. "Blues Boy" Robertson, Lynott 5:22 10. "That's All...!" 5:00 11. "10 Miles to Go on a 9 Mile Road" Jim White 4:57 12. "Running Back" (slow version) Lynott 5:58 Bonus track No. Title Writer(s) Length 13. "Ain't Got No Money" Miller 4:59 ## Personnel - [Brian Robertson](/source/Brian_Robertson_(guitarist)) – [guitar](/source/Guitar), [keyboards](/source/Keyboard_instrument); [vocals](/source/Singing) on "10 Miles to Go on a 9 Mile Road" - [Leif Sundin](/source/Leif_Sundin) – vocals - Nalle Påhlsson – [bass guitar](/source/Bass_guitar), [backing vocals](/source/Backing_vocalist) - [Ian Haugland](/source/Ian_Haugland) – [drums](/source/Drum_kit), [percussion](/source/Percussion_instrument) - Liny Wood – backing vocals - Rickard Jakobson – percussion with - Chris Antblad – [piano](/source/Piano) on "Running Back" - Rob Lamothe – vocals on "Ain't Got No Money" - Ola Gustafsson – [dobro](/source/Dobro) on "Running Back" (Slow version) - Ellinor Asp – backing vocals on "Ain't Got No Money" - Håkan Persson – drums on "Ain't Got No Money" ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Review: "Robertson, Brian: Diamonds and Dirt" - Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!"](https://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=10470). *Seaoftranquility.org*. Retrieved 16 May 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Review : Brian Robertson - Diamonds and Dirt :: New Music Review :: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock :: CD Album Music Review : Craig Hartranft"](https://dangerdog.com/2011-music-reviews/brian-robertson-diamonds-and-dirt-review.php). *Dangerdog.com*. Retrieved 16 May 2021. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-heavy_metal_power_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-heavy_metal_power_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-heavy_metal_power_3-2) ["Former Thin Lizzy guitar player Brian Robertson is releasing a solo album"](http://www.heavymetalpower.com/2011/02/former-thin-lizzy-guitar-player-brian-robertson-is-releasing-a-solo-album/). Heavymetalpower.com. 1 February 2011. ## External links - [Diamonds and Dirt at AllMusic](http://allmusic.com/album/diamonds-and-dirt-r2142073)[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] Authority control databases MusicBrainz release group --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Diamonds and Dirt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_and_Dirt) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_and_Dirt?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.