Diamonds On the Inside explained

Diamonds On the Inside is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Ben Harper, released in 2003. Although he did not explicitly credit the Innocent Criminals for the first time in 10 years, all the touring members continue to support him on the album. On this album, Harper brought on several new additions to his band, the first being guitarist Nicky Panicci (a.k.a. Nicky P) in 2002 who is the first guitar player to be credited on a Ben Harper record. Panicci toured with Harper on the Diamonds on the Inside Tour for almost a year. After leaving Harper's band on his own accord, Marc Ford, formerly of The Black Crowes replaced Panicci and joined Harper's band.

Track listing

All songs written by Ben Harper except as noted.

1. "With My Own Two Hands" – 4:35
2. "When It's Good" – 3:03
3. "Diamonds On the Inside" – 4:27
4. "Touch from Your Lust" – 4:28
5. "When She Believes" – 5:20
6. "Brown Eyed Blues" (Harper, Nelson) – 5:42
7. "Bring the Funk" (Charles, Harper, Kurstin, Mobley, Nelson) – 4:07
8. "Everything" – 3:04
9. "Amen Omen" – 5:51
10. "Temporary Remedy" – 3:11
11. "So High So Low" – 3:44
12. "Blessed to Be a Witness" – 4:11
13. "Picture of Jesus" – 5:49
14. "She's Only Happy in the Sun" (Dean Butterworth, Harper) – 3:57

Personnel

Musicians

• Ben Harper – organ, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, vocals, synthesiser bass, tongue drum
• Al Yasha Anderson – guitar solo on "With My Own Two Hands"
• Carla Benson – background vocals
• Ron Blake – trumpet
• Leo Chelyapov – clarinet
• John Ingram – background vocals
• Greg Kurstin – synthesizer, piano, celeste, Hammond organ, electric piano, background vocals, clavinet, mellotron
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo – vocals
• Greg Leisz – pedal steel
• Timothy Loo – cello
• Misty Love – background vocals
• Leon Mobley – percussion, sound effects, background vocals
• Juan Nelson – bass, background vocals
• Nicky Panicci (a.k.a. Nicky P.) – acoustic guitar, guitar, electric guitar
• David Ralicke – trombone
• Darrel Sims – viola
• Amy Wilkins – harp
• Rebecca Yeh – cello
• Josef Zimmerman – upright bass

Production

• Producer: Ben Harper
• Engineers: Todd Burke, Rick "Soldier" Will
• Assistant engineers: Kevin Dean, June Murakawa
• Mixing: Todd Burke
• Mastering: Gavin Lurssen
• Arrangers: Ben Harper, Greg Kurstin
• Assistants: Josh Florian, Rail Jon Rogut
• Advisor: Ben Elder
• Design: Mike King
• Layout Design: Mike King
• Photography: Warren Darius Aftahi, Blue Sky, Jon Shapiro
• Research: Ben Elder

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)! scope="col"

Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[1]	17
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[2]	66
French Albums (SNEP)[3]	23
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[4]	8
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5]	60

Chart (2004)! scope="col"

Position
French Albums (SNEP)[6]	155

Notes and References

1. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2003. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 28, 2020.
2. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2003. Ultratop. October 28, 2020.
3. Web site: Top de l'année Top Albums 2003. SNEP. fr. October 28, 2020.
4. Web site: Top Selling Albums of 2003. Recorded Music NZ. October 28, 2020.
5. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2003. hitparade.ch. October 28, 2020.
6. Web site: Top de l'année Top Albums 2004. SNEP. fr. October 28, 2020.