Diamonds also appear in Dead Island: Riptide, having a lower value of $991. They are not used for any recipes, but can be turned into Jorge for a high amount of cash and XP in the recurring quest A Collector.

Contents.History Thorburn was born in 1981 in, Canada, which he says has influenced his songwriting. Nature, in particular whales, are a subject of interest; his lyrics include references to rivers, swans and frogs.

He also had a formative experience in a visit, along with his father, to see the killer whale; his memories of the visit became an influential part of Islands' debut album.Thorburn has fronted, Th' Corn Gangg,. Thorburn has gone by the stage name 'Nick Diamonds.' His vocals have been noted as a distinguishing feature of The Unicorns and Islands.

His production technique involves dark over enjoyable music, though he is 'usually wary of composing dance tracks.' This contrast is observed in his live performance as well.In 2005, he co-wrote with Adam Gollner the satirical charity song ' organizing the collaboration of many artists. He guest performed on 's 2007 album., his collaborative album with producer as, was released on in 2008.Thorburn has made an album with Honus Honus (also known as Ryan Kattner) of the band: 'One thing that has been floated around is Honus Honus from Man Man and I making a record in a new (sub)genre we are developing, called Doom Wop, which is essentially low frequency, and extremely slowed down music atop traditional doo wop harmonies. Or something.' The project, called, also involves drummer of and and has had actor playing bass on the tour.He released the solo album, I Am an Attic, on his page in 2011. Thorburn was featured on the 2012 album, singing the chorus of the track 'Stay Down'. In 2014, Thorburn composed the theme music and score for the critically acclaimed podcast.

In 2015, he released a second solo album titled City of Quartz. Discography. ^ Van Evra, Jennifer (3 November 2006). 'One man's Islands'. P. R6. Pareles, Jon (11 October 2006).

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