Diamonds and Guns

"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)[1] and #27 on the UK Singles Chart.[2] All four performers starred in the music video of "Diamonds And Guns".

"Diamonds and Guns"
Single by Transplants
from the album Transplants
B-side"Tall Cans in the Air"
Released2002
StudioTim's Basement (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre
Length4:02
LabelHellcat
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Transplants singles chronology
"Diamonds and Guns"
(2002)		 "D.J. D.J."
(2003)

The instrumental version of "Diamonds and Guns" is played as background music in older Garnier Fructis commercials.[3] 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.[4]

Track listing

adapted from Discogs[5]

7", CD, Maxi, vinyl
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Diamonds And Guns"
4:02
2."Tall Cans In The Air"
  • T. Armstrong
  • R. Aston
  • T. Barker
3:44

Note

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

Personnel

Charts
Chart

(2003)

 Peak position
UK Singles Chart 27[2]
US Alternative Songs (Billboard) 19[1]
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References
  1. "Transplants Diamonds And Guns Chart History". Alternative Songs.
  2. "diamonds-and-guns | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company.
  3. "The 6 Most Inappropriate Song Choices in Advertising". Cracked.com.
  4. "Bulletproof Monk (2003)". SoundtrackINFO.
  5. "Transplants - Diamonds And Guns". Discogs.
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