The Third And Final Album From His Rick Rubin Collaboration — Available Now Via Capitol/UMe

Features Ten Previously Unreleased Tracks From The “Home Before Dark” Sessions

Official Music Video For “You’re Getting To Me” Out Now Starring Jemima Kirke And Cameron Cowperthwaite, Directed By Tim Mattia

Listen To Wild At Heart HERE

Watch “You’re Getting To Me” HERE

MAY 8, 2026 (LOS ANGELES) – Today, rock ‘n’ roll icon Neil Diamond releases Wild At Heart, a testament to his enduring artistry and the long-awaited third—and final—chapter in his acclaimed collaboration with legendary producer Rick Rubin. Available now via Capitol/UMe, the album brings together ten previously unreleased tracks originally recorded during the prolific sessions for Home Before Dark, Diamond’s first-ever #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 unveils the official music video for standout track “You’re Getting To Me,” directed by acclaimed 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, emotionally resonant narrative to one of the album’s most affecting songs.

“I think Neil’s music really resonates with people who want to understand the complicated nature of love and relationships. I’m so happy I got to explore those inner workings with Tim and Jemima. We all really went for it, and I think this is a special thing we got to do,” adds Cameron Cowperthwaite.

“It was such an honor to be asked to be part of the world that Neil and Rick Rubin created with this song. 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.” – Tim Mattia, director

Watch “You’re Getting To Me,” HERE

Diamond initially teamed up with Rubin for 2005’s 12 Songs, hailed as “one of the most entertaining, satisfying albums Diamond has ever released.” The collaboration continued with 2008’s Home Before Dark, a major commercial and critical triumph that debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts. PopMatters’ James Bassett praised it as “an album of rare beauty, grace, and eloquence that captures Diamond in all his plain-spoken and big-hearted glory… easily the most intensely personal release of his esteemed career.”

“My work with Rick was a labor of love,” Neil shares, “and 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 to the album HERE.

In conjunction with today’s release, digital Deluxe Editions of 12 Songs and Home Before Dark are also available, featuring bonus tracks previously limited to select physical editions. Listen to 12 Songs HERE and Home Before Dark HERE.

Diamond has long spoken about the creative chemistry he found working with Rubin and the all-star musicians behind the Home Before Dark sessions, including Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), Smokey Hormel, and Matt Sweeney. “Working with these guys and having Rick’s ear made it a great deal of fun,” Diamond told Billboard in 2008. “It was magic.”

That spirit carries through Wild At Heart, a cohesive body of work that blends archival recordings with a renewed sense of immediacy. With Diamond’s guitar—rarely featured so prominently in his recordings—guiding the understated arrangements, the album feels both intimate and timeless.

Across the collection, Diamond explores themes of love, reflection, and human connection with characteristic depth. Tracks like “Shine On” offer heartfelt guidance, while “You Can’t Have It All” remains strikingly relevant in its social commentary. Love, in its many forms, runs throughout—from the tenderness of “You Still Look Good To Me” to the emotional tension of “Talking It To Death.” Songs including “You’re Getting To Me,” “You’re My Favorite Song,” and the title track showcase classic Diamond hooks, delivered with a warmth that feels as if he’s performing in your living room.

Neil Diamond’s illustrious career spans over five decades, with more than 130 million albums sold worldwide. A member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has earned 18 Top 10 albums, nearly 40 Top 40 singles, and 10 #1 hits. His timeless classic “Sweet Caroline” remains a cultural mainstay.

A GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, Diamond has received the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, the MusiCares Person of the Year honor, and the Kennedy Center Honor, among numerous other accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Billboard Icon Award.

His legacy continues to reach new audiences through A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2022 and has since launched a national tour, with international performances set for Australia in August 2026. The Original Broadway Cast Recording is also available—listen HERE. Meanwhile, the recent film Song Sung Blue, inspired by his music and starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, has been met with widespread acclaim and award recognition.

Wild At Heart Tracklisting
Side A

1. Wild At Heart
2. You Can’t Have It All
3. Talking It To Death
4. Shine On
5. The Secret You

Side B

1. You Never Know
2. You’re Getting To Me
3. You Still Look Good To Me
4. You’re My Favorite Song
5. Forgotten