Hearts Are Diamonds - Some

: Originally written for the German TV series Tatort , this became a massive #1 hit in West Germany and Switzerland.

Modern reviews often highlight the album as a high-quality example of "80s Euro-pop". While some purist rock fans may find the heavy use of synthesizers "painful" or overly dated, fans of the era praise it as "killer stuff" with "excellent songwriting". It is widely considered the album that successfully reinvented Chris Norman as a solo artist in continental Europe after his departure from Smokie. : Some Hearts Are Diamonds Hunters of the Night Chain Reaction It's a Tragedy No Arms Can Ever Hold You Midnight Lady Love for Sale

: While Bohlen produced and wrote several key tracks, Norman and his former Smokie bandmate Pete Spencer contributed four songs that lean closer to Norman's traditional pop-rock style. Some reviewers feel this makes the album's sound slightly inconsistent compared to a purely Bohlen-driven project. Track Highlights

The record is defined by its collaboration with , the mastermind behind Modern Talking . This partnership creates a "winning combination" of Bohlen’s signature high-energy, synthetic production and Norman’s famously raspy, gravelly vocals.

: Listeners who enjoy the sound of hits like "Brother Louie" will find this album highly appealing, as it essentially replaces Thomas Anders' smooth vocals with Norman's more rugged delivery over similar electronic backings.