Two of Diamonds

Two Of Diamonds, mostly recorded at Harvey's Grace Lane studio and Atlantis Studios, Melbourne, features an eclectic collection of songs which Harvey has chosen to interoperate in his own distinctive and emotive style. Some are original Harvey compositions (the dream-like 'Blue Arrows' and the graceful 'Little Star'), and, as with One Man's Treasure these are combined with more obscure classics, sometimes stemming from the pens of well known enigmatic songwriters. What once again unites this timeless material is Mick Harvey's deeply personal connection with every song included on Two Of Diamonds. The recorded interpretive work of Nina Simone and Johnny Cash, two of Mick Harvey's favourite artists, still inspire him to grasp the essence of his elected material and make it his own.

On Two Of Diamonds Mick Harvey seeks to bring the songs to their most emotionally powerful level. The arrangements are kept as straightforward as possible, and in a deceptively effortless manner, he and his band succeed in their aim. Two Of Diamonds is another Mick Harvey record passionately delivered straight from the heart.