Yes Joe I do use both diminished and augmented chords in some of my songs.

My favorite and the song that got me into such chords is Because by The Dave Clark Five:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxbYxIggR_I


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware