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'"Diamonds and Guns"' is the debut single by American punk rock/hip hop band Transplants, released in 2002 as the lead single from their eponymous debut studio album. It was recorded on Tim's Basement in Los Angeles, California, produced by Tim Armstrong and Dave Carlock, and released via Hellcat Records. Its A-side track, "Diamonds And Guns", was written and performed by the Transplants (Robert "Skinhead Rob" Aston, Tim Armstrong, Travis Barker) and Jason "Son Doobie" Vasquez of Funkdoobiest. The single peaked at #19 on the US Alternative Songs ('Billboard') and #27 on the UK Singles Chart. All four performers starred in the music video of "Diamonds And Guns".

The instrumental version of "Diamonds and Guns" is played as background music in older Garnier Fructis commercials. The song is edited minorly, toning down the guitar distortion. The song is also used in the series 'Smallville' in the second-season episode 'Visitor'. This song was also featured in an episode of the short-lived series 'Fastlane'. Also included in 'Bulletproof Monk' when the character Kar is introduced. The B-side, "Tall Cans In the Air," was also used in the film.

Track listing



adapted from Discogs

'Note'

*Music video for "Diamonds and Guns" also featured in some versions of the single.

Personnel



'"Diamonds & Guns"'

* Tim Armstrong - vocals, guitar, bass, loops, lyrics, mixing, producer

* Rob "Skinhead Rob" Aston - vocals, lyrics, scratches

* Travis Barker - drums

* Jason "Son Doobie" Vasquez - vocals, lyrics

* Dave Carlock - backing vocals, piano, mixing, producer

* Gene Grimaldi - mastering

'"Tall Cans in the Air"'

* Tim Armstrong - vocals, guitar, loops, lyrics, mixing, producer

* Rob "Skinhead Rob" Aston - vocals, lyrics

* Travis Barker - drums

* Dave Carlock - synthesizer, mixing, producer

* Brody Dalle - backing vocals

* Matt Freeman - bass

* Victor Ruggiero - Hammond B-3 organ

* Gene Grimaldi - mastering

Charts



References



Category:2002 debut singles

Category:Transplants (band) songs

Category:Songs written by Tim Armstrong

Category:Songs written by Travis Barker

Category:2002 songs


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