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My parents were big Simon & Garfunkel fans when I was a kid, owning copies of their greatest hits and The Concert In Central Park on vinyl. They loved The Graduate as well, which I made the mistake of watching with them when I was in high school, an experience that was made even more awkward by the fact that my dad had an affair with one of his married high school teachers when he was in his early twenties, but before he met my mom (there's so much more about that story that I wish I could share, but it's sadly irrelevant to the topic at hand). This was my first time listening to an entire album of theirs, and I absolutely loved it. The title track is wonderful, and stands as a sad analogy for the duo's tense relationship, and eventual dissolution after the release of this album. 'The Boxer' is fantastic too, with its sad lyrics of self reflection and haunting chorus of 'lie-la-lie's.' I had completely forgotten about 'Cecilia,' and I was delighted to see it on this record; it's one of those songs that you can't help but smile to as you sing along and sway in time with the beat. The inclusion of their live cover of "Bye Bye Love" is fantastic as well, and Simon & Garfunkel really put their own unique spin on it with their fantastic harmonies and folksy guitar sounds. "Keep the Customer Satisfied" with its great bass line, and the addition of some powerful brass instruments. This whole album is just fantastic from start to finish: the highs are high, the lows are low, the vocals are amazing, every note of every instrument is perfectly placed, and the production is immaculate. I had completely forgotten just how big Simon & Garfunkel were at the height of their career. I mean, good grief, a half a million people showed up for their concert in Central Park. A half a million people went to see two guys who hadn't put out any music in over a decade. I hate that I hadn't listened to this album sooner. This album will be firmly in my regular rotation. I can't wait to get assigned Graceland, and if that's not on this list, I will riot.
Schon gehört fantastisch. Eins der besten Folk alben aller Zeiten. Light 9/10
Every song is great, and the title track is always astonishing. Paul at his peak, Art going beyond jaw-dropping.
Masterpiece!
Fajne
4.6
Wow, what a fucking great album. First half of the album is particularly strong, it struck how fresh this sounds over five decades on.
All around classic. Everything about this album is right.
Everyone talks about the first track but The Only Living Boy in New York is also pure bliss and generated some of my favorite covers ever.
Masterpiece of pop-folk
One of the best albums ever produced
A classic.
I did a little dance for joy when this one came up - it was like going on a blind date, turning up to the venue to discover it was an old friend. Neither of you are romantically interested in each other, but both relish the impromptu opportunity to hang out again. Not a disappointing or wasted evening at all, and served to remind you how much fun you have together and you should do it again soon.
As the 1970s began, it was clear that all good things had to come to an end. The Aquarian Dream, free love, hippiedom, Beatlemania, you name it. Another good thing that came to an end was the recording career of Simon & Garfunkel, although you wouldn't have known it with this masterpiece of an album. Bridge Over Troubled Water, with its ambitious blend of gospel, folk, rock and roll and future explorations of music from various continents, can very well be considered the duo's finest hour. Looking ahead to the future as they are on the cover, this as much of a farewell as it is a see-you-soon. They couldn't have done a better job in regards to their swan song, perhaps the finest of this decade and, depends on how you see it, the year of its release. A continually enduring album.
Fantastic album. There's so much variety between the songs and the production is really good. The songs are great and many of them classics.
Mikähän tässä S&G-kombossa on, kun onnistuvat musiikillaan niin koskettamaan. Kauniisti ja mielenkiintoisesti sovitettuja kappaleita, ja sanoissakin riittää pohtimista. 5/5
Wauw! The title track alone is worth 5 stars, what an opening to an album. After that the beautiful tracks keep coming, one after another. 5/5
Classic!
A favorite
amazing. a classic. 11/10.
When I first Rach, I remember her telling me some of her favourite music was by Simon & Garfunkel. I thought that was really cool, so I thought I just might stick around. We’ve been together 11 years now. Songs I already knew: Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer, Bye Bye Love Favourites: Cecilia, Keep The Customer Satisfied, The Boxer I love when an album can take me on a journey, and this certainly did. There are the highs of Keep The Customer Satisfied which is immediately followed by the bittersweet lows of So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright. Throughout, there is exceptional guitar playing - almost Spanish sounding, but not quite - as well as perfect harmonies and brilliant compositions. The build in the title track into the final chorus gave me goosebumps all over my body which doesn’t happen often. Overall, as dramatic as it might sound, I felt this album is a perfect example of a masterpiece.
Unexpected, and I love it. I was looking for genuine folk, and they gave me that but with lots of blues and some good guitars. "Baby Driver" is awesome, and the whole album shines!
A classic album!
Excellent
Einfach überragend; der Zusammenklang der beiden Stimmen, die Klavierarbeit; das ist mit Sicherheit ein Jahrhundert Oeuvre.
Really solid work. They were at the top of their game here.
Love the whole album. Right up my alley.
11/10, would rate it higher if possible. AMAZING.
A fantastic album that takes you on a journey narrated by the folk harmonies of wandering travelers. Each song has its own story to tell, seemingly separate from the other songs. Simon & Garfunkel's sweet voices invite you to harmonize with them and feel the stories - becoming the narrator. The penultimate song is a live performance, with the audience clapping and laughing at Simon & Garfunkel's performance. It makes you think the album is over, but then it leads into the final song that sets a somber goodbye from these travelers. This album feels like a warm hug saying that everything will be okay.
This album is so good I can't believe I got to listen to it what a blessing omg I feel so peng!
This is an important part of the soundtrack of my childhood.
What a great album. I knew of S&G and had heard Bridge Over Troubled Water, but never heard any of there other songs. Just about every track on this album is quality, the first four in particular. Would listen again.
I have a confession to make. I’m a big Simon & Garfunkel fan but I’ve never loved the track “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The song itself is beautiful but I think it’s overproduced on this album. It’s so dramatic, so big, so loud at the end. I can’t help but wonder if it would have been better to record a simpler, more understated version of the song. The rest of the album is fantastic though. So many great songs. “Cecilia” is one of the catchiest songs Paul Simon ever wrote. And “Keep the Customer Satisfied” almost matches it in its energy. The bossa nova influenced “So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright” is a wonderful gem of a lullaby. And “The Only Living Boy in New York” is gorgeous. A personal favorite. “The Boxer” and “Baby Driver” are both excellent as well. I just noticed that a lot of these songs are about heartbreak (“Cecilia,” “Why Don’t You Write Me,” “Bye Bye Love”) but they’re disguised as upbeat pop songs. There’s a fun contrast between the lyrics and the music.
Un de mes albums preferes. Un chef d’oeuvre. Voix angelique et auteur compositeur legendaire. 5
Great Album with plenty of classic songs I hadn’t realised were Simon & Garfunkel songs
Timeless album, a bit inconsistent and I might like some other S&G albums a bit more, but still a classic album of course
Overall not as impressive as Bookends and Parsley, Sage ..., but still a wonderful album.
its one of those albums thats just a really great album.
Bridge over Troubled Water is a strong opener, ending triumphantly. Possibly their most famous song, Art sounds particularly good. How Paul Simon came up with the lyrics I will never understand, I find the whole composition striking and timeless. El Condor Pasa is one of my two favourite songs on the album. Seems like it fades in and out, really captures the mood of the Peruvian Andes, despite both Paul & Art being from New York. Cecilia is a classic – faster than most of the other songs, poppy and less plaintive, works as a nice counterpoint to most of the wonderful mournful songs on the album without jumping out as not belonging. Keep the Customer Satisfied is a little more middling. I find it not necessarily reflective of Simon & Garfunkel, more of a world pop sound that reminds me more of Simon rather than the both of them. I like the general sound of it, jangly guitar and the refrain, but is overproduced. So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright is pleasant but doesn’t really do anything for me. The Boxer – this is my favourite song. I read it took them 100 hours to record, which I can believe. I’ve probably listened to it at least 100 times in the past two years. Punchy, memorable, imaginative, and I love the melody and complexity with the way the lyrics are transposed. Outstanding. Baby Driver is very reminiscent of the era. Long break sections, a shouty chorus, can’t complain. The Only Living Boy in New York is good. I know this is a particular favourite of a renowned music reviewer, however I can’t get as excited as he is about it. Would still listen to it over 95% of songs though. Why Don’t You Write Me is probably my least favourite song, I find it a little derivative and weird. My LP skips on the chorus, giving it a frantic drum and bass sound. Bye Bye Love is also excellent, especially the live version, quite a sing-along. Song for the Asking is right up my street. Introspective, mournful, and lovely light guitar work. To summarise, it really is an excellent album. Lots of range with it all fitting well together. What a time it would have been to be alive!
I know this album well but haven't given it a thorough listen in a while. This time I noticed the variety. S&G harmonies are the through line but no two tracks are similar.
24th October 2022 Listened while WFH, rugby in the evening. Dad came over to finish the insulation and said this album reminded him of uni. Beautiful songwriting, gentle yet strong, exquisitely sung.
Et av de største. Hvilke sanger på dette albumet synger man ikke med på?
Great album
Yeah this is a pretty much perfect album. So many fantastic songs among the tracklist with a more diverse range of stuff than I initially remembered
Now this is a swan song. Some of S & Gs finest songs are on this album. The gorgeous title track, The Boxer, El Condor Pasa, Cecilia, Baby Driver; thre is just no let up in quality of songwriting and arrangements. 5 stars
Solid
The title song beautifully allows Art to show how well he can sing. I saw an interview where Art recalled how Simon had written only two verses and that Art and the producer talked him into writing the third and "happy ending" verse that they sing in two part harmony. "El Cóndor Pasa (If I Could)" is one that I remember from its overplayed AM radio days when I didn't have much time for it. In retrospect, it's interesting to think of the time and place and the influence that global rhythms were having on progressive musicians. With this in mind, we can shine a different light on the Peruvian rhythms in this song and the congas in Cecilia. Keep the Customer Satisfied is a fun rocker and the Frank Llyod Wright song is kinda cool with the the flute and bosa nova stylings. I read that the song is about Art rather than Frank. Side 2 starts with The Boxer, which is another beast, although I like the live versions much better. I find the orchestration a little much. Baby Driver is another good rocker. The live cover of the Everly Brothers tune is quite cool. I expect they have been playing this song together since high school. Simon and Garfunkel's final album was their best as they mix up the tempos so effectively.
A songwriting genius paired with a sublime, angelic vocalist. Simon and Garfunkel compile extremely concise but impactful records, which don’t hang around too long but leave an indelible impression. Paul Simon deservedly takes his place in the pantheon of all-time great songwriters and even though I possibly enjoyed Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme a bit more, this record is amazing. “Baby Driver” and “Keep the Customer Satisfied” are pop gems. I can’t really say much more about this record. It’s the gold standard for the singer-songwriter genre.
Just incredible
Classic album filled with wonderful lyrics beautiful melodies, should be automatic listening
Top notch craftmanship
La force pépère
Truly amazing album, with almost every song a classic. And incredible production.
Loveeeee the song bridge over troubled water, esp at night in the car I liked Cecilia and keep the customer satisfied the most as well
Can you not give it five stars? There's a five-star set of songs here, only perhaps let down by the throwaway live cover. Truly splendid.
Funky
great album; The Only Living Boy in New York was the B side to Cecilia
After first hearing “This is Paul Simon” off this list, I feel like they definitely were better together. Paul is great on his own, but together they just achieve new levels of something that can only be described as pure pleasure. Not even my kind of music but this made me inexplicably happy when listening. Songs like The Boxer and Why Don’t You Write Me really didn’t have to go that hard. As a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture style, it is safe to say that So Long FLW was a tribute song I never really knew I needed, even though it felt like a sort of joke. Favorites: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Cecilia, The Boxer, Baby Driver, So Long Frank Lloyd Wright, Why Don’t You Write Me
S&G fucking rock, personally. Bridge over Troubled Water is such a heartpulling althem, and pretty much every song on this album I'd listen to on repeat. Great stuff!
Great 10/10
A Classic
bridge over troubled water is such a big song, so grand, it takes you everywhere. we listened to this album growing up. I think my mom has the live version. I love cecilia. the boxer is a great song I've always liked. they're really good at making you feel sad on some of these songs. and then they can be so upbeat and happy. the duality of man. it's a great album. i love only living boy in new york. this is a good album to listen to on a rainy day.
An all-time classic of soft, emotional heart moving music. You just have to be in the right mood for it.
Why is this making me think of the TV show Scrubs? Being retired and dancing on a cruise ship in the bahamas. Yt ppl music I don't want to rate this high bc I don't want anyone to get the impression I like this kind of music but for what it is this album is solid
muito agradável
The instrumentals were absolutely fantastic. The whole album was really well orchestrated. Amazing vocals throughout the album. Bridge Over Troubled Water gave me goosebumps. I also really love the rhythm of Baby Driver.
All time classic for me. So many hits. The title song may be one of the best songs lyrically and musically ever written and will probably be played on my funeral, since it is so beautiful.
I had a nanny when I was ~2 and we used to sing together constantly. We'd put records on and have the best time while I learned to read (liner notes/lyrics on the back cover!), and the most-played record by far was Bridge Over Troubled Water. So the impact this record has on me moves well past just how goddamn great it was and is; it is inextricably tied together with some of the best early memories I have. I'll consider this rating one of my most personal. The title track alone - one of the most (if not THE most) captivating, arresting, and gorgeous songs ever recorded - would make the album great. It's not the songwriting alone - any other version of this song would be and is wrong and far far inferior. The grandiose piano intro, the *dynamics* - the ethereal vocals - all draw in the listener. Then there's the build to the semi-false ending which leads to the big third/final verse (which was written in-studio almost last-minute to give the song its dramatic ending) - unequaled. Again - this is the first song and the rest could be simple 1-4-5 blues songs and the album would stand out. But there's so much more quality - a lot of variety on the album and a few others that could be called classics, most notably "The Boxer" which is another chill-inducing track, especially during the giant snare crashes in the choruses (recorded in an empty elevator shaft to get that huge natural reverb) - other highlights are "El Condor Pasa" "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" and "The Only Living Boy In New York" Paul Simon is a fantastic songwriter but (aside from "The Boxer") my favourite songs or parts of the songs are where Artie G sings - he brought everything to those songs and is one of the few vocalists for me that can stop me in my tracks and force me to actively listen. The only slowdown on the record for me (although I loved it as a little kid) is "Bye Bye Love" which in retrospect seems a bit simplistic for this album; maybe it could have been placed better in the album rather than a second-to-last track (I'm also more of a studio-recording fan, this track recorded live). Still it's not enough to knock the album down in any way. One of my all-time favourite records (along with their previous record "Bookends") quite literally since I started to walk and through my own changing preferences over the years I've never stopped listening. What a tremendous way to close their short career. 10/10 5 stars.
So many excellent songs on this album.
Fantastic well-rounded album that I still listen to. Classic.
Packed with S&G bangers
This album taught me that I know more Simon & Garfunkel songs than I thought I did; I just didn't know their titles. This isn't surprising, given how influential they were, and how they straddle the edge of my wheelhouse. This album exemplifies my ambivalence perfectly. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a gorgeous song. It's also emblematic of the type of S&G song that I don't go out of my way to listen to. Too soft and melancholy for my tastes. I listen to music to feel things, and my natural serotonin deficiency means I've got plenty of endemic melancholy on my plate. No need to go looking for more. And that's what separates the songs I favor on this album from the songs I don't. Give me uptempo S&G all day. "Cecelia" has been a favorite of mine for decades (and inspired my favorite Venn diagram: one circle represents people who are breaking my heart, the other people who are shaking my confidence daily. In the overlapping area: Cecelia, of course). I also enjoyed "Keep the Customer Satisfied" and "Baby Driver." I've got to imagine that the latter is about as close to a Beach Boys song as S&G ever got. And I wouldn't I kick "Why Don't You Write Me" or "Bye Bye Love" out of bed. The rest of the album isn't likely to end up on one of my playlists. But there's no denying the artistry here, and I just can't justify giving it anything but five stars.
Just spectacular from start to finish. I've always been a fan of The Boxer & Cecilia but never gave the entire album a listen. It's no wonder this album is considered one of the greatest ever recorded. It's emotional, uplifting, and playful. And those harmonies - blew me away. I just added this to my favorites.
Folk, 1970. Fantastic album by an amazing duo. Every song is memorable and there are at least five masterpieces: "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "El Condor Pasa", "Cecilia", "The Boxer", "The Only Living Boy in New York" and also the other tracks are great. One of the best albums of the 70s for sure.
This generator has introduced me to some nifty new artists, but it’s also made me appreciate artists I already knew and loved even more. Chief among those is Simon & Garfunkel - their entire catalogue just seems to be so consistently strong. Take the classic singles away and you’re still left with a very enjoyable, vibrant album. 4.5 stars. Should I round up or down? I dunno. It’s too hot today.
Faultless
"I was blinded by the balls on that kid." It's odd to have this album associated to Kevin Spacey but in spite of that I loved this album.
Cecilia is a hit. This album has a lot of sonic whiplash in it. some songs are these upbeat dance hall jams, then you hit So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright like a brick wall. The Boxer is a killer song. Bye Bye Love is another good tune. This was a good album!
Beautiful album that only really lags towards the end; overall, a strong swansong for a good group. Favorites: 'So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright' and 'The Boxer'
Hit after hit. One of my all time favorites.
What an album. Paul Simon and S&G are among my favourite artists, if not the favourite in my life right now. The A Side has several iconic hits that demonstrate the growth and scope in Simon’s writing at the time, showcasing his willingness to expand the sound beyond American sounds. The B Side is more in line with their previous albums, showcasing that even towards the end, their voices were meant for one another. While the album shows their increasing need to sing alone, it’s just as much a S&G album as their others. Production is unique, especially using clever technological techniques from the time as is the case with Cecilia. It’s all packaged in a great runtime with a great radio and commercial record. Definitely a classic and their best work.
What a great album, as always from Simon & Garfunkel. Not sure what's not to like, over 40 minutes, the album has everything. Slow ballads, fast paced folk songs, some experiments with Latin music and some filler songs that nobody would have missed.
I will fuckin fight anyone who doesn’t give this five stars perfect album in every way
Bridge Over Troubled Water follows soon after a different S&G album and it is night and day how much better this is. It's an incredible feat to include so many quality songs on one record that doesn't run 40 minutes. It's brilliant from start to finish, a strong 5/5 from someone who hasn't ever really appreciated them as an act but certainly did with this album.
Very Chill. Dunno what else to say, it okey
The Boxer is one of my favorite songs of all time. Such fantastic imagery. "...I have squandered my resistance for a pocket full of mumbles such are promises..." This song alone is worthy of a 5.
Fun, good on the X2HRs, some songs added to my "hi-fi test songs" playlist
Much ‘happier’ overall than I thought.
Classic
I want The Boxer played at my funeral
Another masterpiece from rhe genius Paul Simon, marred only by the presence of Art Garfunkel..
A stone cold classic. Genius here as Paul Simon get fed up with Art Garfunkel and makes a beautiful album. Simmering annoyances between people can produce great art. Best Tracks: The Boxer; Baby Driver; The Only Living Boy In New York
One of my all time favorite albums. Always a comfort to listen to.
No need to even think on this one as it's been one of my favourites for many years and almost every track is a solid gem. The last 3 tracks are my least favourites. Of course there will be people who feel it dated or don't like folk inspired music but this has two of the greatest songs ever written. An even better thing is that this isn't even their best album in my rating. That came 2 years before.
Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Bridge over trouble water, El condor pasa, The boxer,
bueno
Goosebumps. I cannot find a better description of my feelings about this album. Incredibly soothing, relaxing music. Unforgettable, one-of-a-kind vocals, wonderful arrangements and splendid mastering. The live segment is a cherry on top. I'm grateful for this recommendation. I will happily spread these 37 minutes and 23 seconds of joy on as this album undoubtedly deserves it. Highlights: The Boxer, The Only Living Boy in New York
Znałem wcześniej praktycznie tylko Baby Drivera z tego albumu i byłem pewien, że cały będzie utrzymany w podobnym tonie. Ogromne zaskoczenie, bo większość płyty to utwory wolniejsze, smutniejsze, bardziej melancholijne. Absolutnie jednak to nie przeszkadza, utwory szybsze i wolniejsze są poprzeplatane, do tego wrzucony jeden live ze świetnym przejściem do kolejnego utwory, mastering płytki świetny i tak naprawdę nie mam się do czego przyczepić, słucha się swietnie. Na uwagę na pewno zasługują wszystkie weselsze i szybsze utwory - Cecilia, Baby Driver i Keep the Customer Satisfied (które ma praktycznie najmniej odsłuchów na Spotify, a moim zdaniem jest topowym utworem z albumu).
Ojjjj Simon i Garfunkel i to jeszcze ta konkretna płyta. Z mojej strony to oczywiste 5, mam do nich słabość, nie trzeba dużo mówić
Alltaf dásamleg.
I mean what is there to say? This is one of the most iconic albums of all time. Every single track is among the most famous modern american folk songs ever written. Even if you've never heard these songs before you've DEFINITELY heard them. And they're perfect.
I heard this a lot growing up. My closest friend's Mom played it over and over on an old stereo console that was a large piece of furniture. Perhaps because I heard it over and over I became enamored with the deeper cuts as opposed to very well known title track and The Boxer. The Only Living Boy in New York, Baby Driver and Keep the Customer Satisfied stuck with me then and still do today. In many ways, the seeds of much of what Paul Simon created in the 70s and 80s can all be found on this record. Superb.
How can you not like an album that starts off with a song that has become part of the American Standards songbook and also includes one of the greatest "story songs" -- The Boxer? Great orchestration throughout. Keep the Customer Satisfied is an underappreciated song. I wish you could award 1/2 stars. I'd like to rate this 4.5 but since I can't, it gets 5 stars from me.
This album is a great argument for why you should go out on the top of your game. Every song on here is good. The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and Cecilia are enough to give any album at least a 3.5 but it was all great. Beautiful arrangements, interesting Melodies and lyrics which create a story you want to follow. So good, just wish it had been remastered.
5.0 - Another near-perfect gem from S&G. It starts with the title track, performed almost as a simple lullaby and sung tenderly with naked conviction. Other evergreen favorites include "Cecilia" and "The Boxer." One surprising standout for me is "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright", a tribute to the late architect - so endearingly light-hearted quirky.
Definitely a favorite!
Superb
Awesome
Fantastic. Magical. Huge shame they broke up so soon
Most of the songs were amazing and I have heard of them before. The ones I haven't heard were also very good. Recommend album to all.
so lush
The best album by my favourite duo. Sublime in parts.
Sweet and beautiful
A classic album that everyone should listen to at least once from start to finish. The clarity and feeling of Paul Simon's vocals on Bridge over Troubled Water and The only living Boy in New York makes me wish that i was around when this album was originally released. The harmonisation of both Simon and Garfunkel is perfect
Brilliant album.
"I was blinded by the balls on that kid." It's odd to have this album associated to Kevin Spacey but in spite of that I loved this album.
One of the best albums. The original chill vibe. Fuckin love Paul Simon
Songwriting doesn’t get much better than this
On the one hand, I'm already growing weary of getting so many boomer rock LPs in a row. I'm ready to hit basically anything else next. On the other, I think that Paul Simon's compositions and Art Garfunkel's angelic voice are as perfect of a musical pairing as will ever exist. I have too much love for their music to be very objective, but I'll admit that the album peaks with "The Boxer", and that last third mostly kind of coasts. That's not great for such a short album, but at the same time, I wouldn't call anything on here remotely bad. And at its best, this is pop folk at its highest form. A
I really think this is one of the most American records ever made. There are a lot of quintessential American music ideas on this album that combine to create an extremely soulful record you just wouldn’t see today.
It's beautiful but also a bit sad. I feel in a melancholy mood could cry to The Boxer and the title track. But there are also happy songs like Baby Driver and Celilia which make it a rollercoaster of emotions. Paul Simon's songwriting is usually great, and both his and Art Garfunkels vocals transform the tracks to another level. I used to listen to Simon and Garfunkel solely through their Essential CD and all but Why Don't You Write To Me were on it, which is a good indication of how great this album is.
This is some seriously hippy-dippy bullshit and the fact that I still love it means that it gets a 5. I feel like the title song, one degree to the left or right, just becomes too dumb to live. But right where it is, is perfect. Also, the album art has always made Garfunkel look like he's got a massive fu manchu. But it's also got three or four all-time great songs ever written, at least.
My goodness, so many good songs here. And so many that I didn't realise I knew. Pick of the bunch is 'Baby Driver', but I'm wondering - did these guys pioneer noise gated drums? Otherwise, what is that snare sound on the title track and 'The Boxer'? What an achievement. Going to go buy a physical copy of this bad boy post haste.
Yeah, kinda hard to argue with the sheer songwriting chops on this mofo. Every single song gives you something new to savor in a way that's different from the song that preceded it without doing a genre tour or trying to put on hats that do not fit. Which is extra good, because I don't think a lot of hats are going to fit on that big ol' Garfunkel doo anyway, amirite? Bonus points for inspiring at least two movie titles.
The title track is just incredible, one of my favorite of all time. And legitimizes Art Garfunkel's contribution to the album. I didn't remember that it was also the first track, which seems like strange timing/organization. Feels like it should be the closer on either side one or two. The Boxer would be a great lead in to it. That is also an incredible song. Paul Simon is just a super talented writer and composer. The poetry in these soaring songs is great, but so is his biting observation in some of the more upbeat pieces - I forgot how much fun and witty Keep the Customer Satisfied Was. Baby Driver also super fun (a little less witty) and Cecilia was fun at one point in its life. But really, why not an upbeat side (3, 4, 7, 9, 10) and a subdued side (8, 2, 5, 6, 11, 1) to the album? Or slowly build up the pace before walking it back down again? Probably being too critical here, it's a pretty great work of art.
5 Sterne ohne nachzudenken. Da ist alles da. Von Bossa Nova (So long frank lloyd wright) über die kleinen intimen momente (song for the asking, the only living boy in new york), bis zu den ganz großen gesten (Bridge over troubled water). Natürlich the Boxer. Weniger Folkig, aber warm und fuzzy. Großes Kino.
7/10 love it
Fantastic all the way through. An absolute classic. Though the randomly inserted live cover of "Bye Bye Love" was weird and out-of-place. The title track gets much attention, but it actually might be my least favorite on the album. For me, "The Boxer" and "Only Living Boy in New York" are far more interesting.
Even the non-hits on this album are rich in both their lyrics and their musical stylings. And the hits are monstrous. Both The Boxer and Bridge... are quintessential folk-pop anthems that never get old for me. Only Living Boy... is an emotion-packed lament for one's individuality. If I Could and Cecilia bring the janky rhythms and off-beat instrumentation of world music to the fore, scoring on both points. There's no denying the influence and staying power of this album.
Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of my favorite songs (the way it builds!), The Boxer is one of only songs I could remember all the words to when I was sleep-deprived and blearily rocking my infants to sleep in the middle of night, and Cecilia just always makes me happy.
Of all the Simon and Garfunkel albums, this is THE one. What a way to end the duo’s run! The title track just feels so intimate. They mix intimate with higher energy songs well. Cecilia and The Boxer are two old favorites of mine to sing along to. There are several songs with which I was previously unfamiliar with good energy: Baby Driver, Keep The Customers Satisfied, and Bye Bye Love where the crowd clapping along takes it to another level.
Awesome and beautiful.
Perhaps the greatest album ever made! An absolute timeless classic record born from the mind of Paul Simon, and brought to life by Art Garfunkel's astounding vocal performances. Every track hits, every second counts.
I love this album. Everything hits for me including the live "bye bye love".
Really enjoyed a lot of these, especially Cecilia. Some smoking funeral songs amongst the tracks.
Has to be in the top ten greatest albums of all time. Just fantastic on every level. Really enjoyed revisiting it. 😀
5/5. Ngl, kinda gorgeous doe
Any excuse to listen to this!
Gotta get on that bridge, seems like a good time
An awesome album, very consistent throughout and the changes in tone are well navigated. Loved the big hits, and loved discovering the other gems throughout. The harmonies and story telling are just excellent. Special shoutout to Only Living Boy in New York for being incredible.
I love Simon and Garfunkel (and Paul Simon solo), and this album has so many great hits on it. Bridge Over Troubled Water, Cecilia, The Boxer are all greatest hits, but my lesser known favourites are Keep the Customer Satisfied and Song for the Asking.
Some may decide to give this album only 3 star and thats so unfortunate because I think it's an easy 5 stars.
This album was a meteor of hope during a very dark time in American history.
10/10 art
A perfect album. Simon and Garfunkel saved their best effort for last. There isn't a bad song on the album. Although there were some huge hits, my favorite song on the album is The Only Living Boy in New York. I loved the song even before I knew what it was about, but when I learned that it was basically Paul Simon giving Garfunkel his blessing to go pursue a film career it made me love it that much more. 5 stars.
The best S&G album, which is fucking saying something.
Fantastic album. So many unforgettable classics in one place, it's unbelievable. Not surprisingly the songwriting is top notch but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be either Baby Driver or the title track.
Never gave them the time of day but glad I did. Really great album
love it. :) the live recording is a bit weird being in there, especially since the quality is noticably worse than the rest of the album. though, it transitions into the final track pretty well. that does mess up stuff when listening to that one track, though. overall, good. fav track: bridge over troubled water / cecilia
Definitely a classic. Every song is memorable.
The iconic duo's final album is definitely their best. Classic songs, surprisingly varied and dynamic, and excellent songwriting and performances all around. A real treat.
My favorite is The Boxer
Beautiful
I mean this is it man.
Amazing, bringing back memories
Good stuff better than i expected
I am humming the songs even before listening to the album.
It's a 5 star from me. Every song is so beautiful in it's own way. Definitely one of best albums of all time
A tour de force
Opens with an absolute banger, so many songs on this album I didn't realise were them. It's incredible on first listen, will be listening again
I forgot how SHORT this album is. Clocking in at under 40 minutes and that includes a live track. Not to be missed.
listened to it twice! wonderful
Best S&G album and just one of my favorites
ok i've got my nostalgia goggles on for sure but this is great, full of stellar songwriting. this album features some of the best s&g songs period. i never noticed how cool the chords in so long frank lloyd wright are. even though i love it, can't give it a perfect score bc it has some more forgettable tracks and i've always found El Condor Pasa to be a little heavy handed. 9/10
What an album. Excellent pacing, loved how it swapped between silly and poignant. 10
9/10. Had a few very good songs, and then some others that just blended into a pleasant background. I especially liked The Boxer.
Did not expect to get a 5 star album so quick. Happy memories combined with amazing harmonies, songwriting and music.
Who doesn't love a little S&G?
My parents had this album in the house and I have since inherited it. It will always have a place in my rotation.
Clásico brutal.
Mmmhm
Gorgeous, heartbreaking, one-of-a-kind...this and Bookends are my favorite S&G works ever!!!
Absolute banger.
Classic
4.5 / 5. Bye, Bye Love is a horrible addition to this album. Everything else is great.
Loved them since I was a kid. Never in life have I gotten tired of listening to Simon & Garfunkel. Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of the best songs in history. Huge fan of The Only Living Boy in NY, The Boxer, and El Condor Pasa. Easy 5 stars for me. If you don't like this album, I can't hang out with you.
What a great album; choc full of songs that have become "standards" The Boxer competes with The Sound of Silence as my favorite S & G song. What always takes me aback is how these guys can ROCK, as they are known as siger-songwriters/folk stars. But to me bands like Wilco and the Shins owe them a huge debt. Favorite tracks; El Condor Passa Celia The Boxer The Only Living Boy in New York ...and of course the title track. 5 🌟
Not only does this album represent the best of Simon & Garfunkel, it also looks ahead to Paul Simon's later work in exploring Latin American and African music. As always, the harmonies are tight, and Simon's lyrics are among the best in the American songbook. On a personal note, Simon & Garfunkel always make me feel nostalgic in a way I can't quite put my finger on. One of the greatest duos of all time.
classic
Absolutely fabulous album from start to finish
Definitely deserves a spot on this list
The piano in bridge over troubled water is beautiful wow. The chords are great. I used to not really like Simon and Garfunkel but I recently listened to bookends and I really loved it. I’m glad I’m listening to another album of theirs. I loved that album.
Well done, S&G
Solid
Amazing. So good. The Boxer is one of the GOATs.
6/10
A classic
Mellow album with their best songs on it
Вполне
Echt top album.
Klassieker!
Een voor een allemaal fantastische nummers.
Classic. Search the hard drive of anyone who says otherwise
FUCKING GREAAAAT
Wonderful and calming
Mooie harmonieën. 'The Boxer' is een prachtnummer. De blazer hier en daar in de nummers zijn fantastisch. De 3e verrassing op rij!
Bij gebrek aan 6 sterren...
I liked it. I liked it. A lot.
Splendid album.
Beautiful album 😍
Amazing songwriting. Genius.
what a pleasure to listen to this through again. i think there's only 1 song i don't like but even then, just songwriting at it's best. 9/10
Bra album. Vil høre igjen
The end of an era. Dream is over. And the record is brilliant
BAITA ÁLBUM, MÚSICAS TOP
Loved it. One of my dad's favorite albums. I remember him blasting Cecilia from the back of his van. I'm happy to hear it again.
I liked every song on this album, and I think the organization of the album was really good, too.
Amazing that I've been hearing these songs for over forty years and that first one can still make me cry. The percussion and instrumentals on Cecelia are delightful. Each time I order a lager I sing "I'd rather be a lager than an ale" to the tune of El Condor Pasa. The range on this album is impressive as hell. I love how many songs are quiet with only guitar, some have choir backing vocals, some have horns or flutes, and each fit the song perfectly, and the songs flow together in an album so well
All good songs on the album. Favorite Song: The Boxer.
Great one!
They went out on top here.
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" es una obra de arte apenas manchada por las exageraciones al final de la canción. Pero además están "The Boxer", "Cecilia", y "Baby Driver" que también rifan. Y me animo a darle las 5 estrellas aunque "El Condor Pasa" no es lo mío, pero incluso en esa el arreglo musical es una chulada.
Iconic, important, wonderful
It's 50 years old and I could still listen to it anytime.
Classic
Well that was an absolute joy from start to finish. Haven't listened to this album since schooldays and it hasn't aged or waned an iota. Stunningly beautiful.
Lots of great hits, including the title song, "The Boxer", "Cecilia". Love it.
Awesome
I sensed some kind of religious undertone from the jump. That promise was fulfilled, and well, with string arrangements galore and a disarming, beautiful, succinct closer. I've mentioned the striving for a religious experience before; Here the album succeeds at it. The songs are not yet sticky in my brain, but it's the kind of project I can see myself considering perfect.
Love this album, it's been a favorite of mine for years
nice
I've been on a Simon & Garfunkel binge the last few weeks, so this came at perfect timing. They just really have cozy, folksy and oddly familiar movie any way you spin it. The only thing I can really say is that as an album experience, I really liked it, but I haven't noticed any stand out tracks.
4.7
This was sorted on my birthday and I assume this is a great birthday present. I obviously know Simon and Garfunkel, knew their songs since I was a kid, but mainly the title track Bridge Over Troubled Water- my dad used to sing it and my mum also loved it. It was always in the back of my mi d to take my time and actually listen to the album and I am glad I finally did it.This album is much more varied than I expectedthere is the normal singer songwriter but they do explore with other instruments and melodies, and I can see now how much Sufjan Stevens have them as an influence. The songwriting is also good and detailed and a second listen wasn't enough. This is another band that goes to the list of bands I need to dig into discography. 4/5
Incredible Simon & Garfunkel album. Hits in all the right ways Fave track: Bridge over Troubled Water
realmente, vir a discografia dos cara em ordem foi algo meio esquisito ainda assim, bem legal tô com meu amigo avaliador, o final de carreira dos caras é bem interessante. agora eu consigo entender o hype!!
bom, pelo menos veio rápido e na ordem certinha os albuns deles. que doideira. enfim. é bem na linha do bookends, ou seja, uns arranjos bonitos e umas músicas bem boas, hein. acho que eh um bom álbum pra finalizar a história do duo. enfim, aprendi a apreciar essa fase final deles. achei bacana!
Pretty good find, would love to have on vinyl.
Very close to a 5/5 for me and definitely would be a 4.5 if this did half star ratings HOW DID THEY EVEN GET THE BOXER TO SOUND LIKE THAT AT THE END IN 1970??? Probably one of my favorite songs ever
Напомнило ранних битлз, звучание нежное и успокаивающее, но переслушивать бы не стала, не зацепило
Bangers everywhere. Great, to-the-point songs.
i want to hate, but i can't deny
I've never been that into Paul Simon's solo work, but these two together make such fun music. Might be a bit corny at times, but it's just so fun in the end that I can't help but have a good time. Favorite Songs: Cecelia, Baby Driver, The Boxer
Reminds me of my childhood!
b side is a 5 a side is arts a weirdo
Starts with a 10/10 with the title track. Was expecting to like the rest of it a bit more tbh, especially since I've been listening to quite a bit of Paul Simon recently. Enjoy the slower tracks a lot (BOTW, Boxer, TOLBINY), not so much the more upbeat ones (Cecilia, Baby Driver, Bye Bye Love). Given how good some of the tracks are, I will still rate it highly, but could have been another 5 if the rest of the album held together as well. Prefer Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme as a whole. 7.5/10
Paul Simon is an incredible song writer with a beautiful voice and truly a gnerational talent. Art Garfunkel is also there. Best Song: The only living boy in New York
A bit inconsistent throughout in my opinion. But when it hits, it’s beautiful. Title track is a masterpiece. Cecilia is a well written song, but I’ve heard it too many times. Really enjoyed Song for Asking. Very good, don’t believe it is a 5/5 for me though.
4/5
Cool and soft album, really enjoyed it :)
I wouldn't choose to listen to this album on my own but it's enjoyable. I was surprised I was already familiar with a few songs besides Bridge of Troubled Water.
An oldie and a goodie! Totally remember having this in “the traveling car CD book”
a lot of this album may be giving disney film, but fuck, it really is just immaculately written definitely not a sound i'd just immediately vibe with in the way i would some albums, but it's literally just executed perfectly (for the most part at least). had this been done by a lesser group, it would've probably been a sickly sweet dated mess (to my ears at least), so the fact that it's anything but is commendable very very strong 4 favourite songs: cecilia, so long, frank lloyd wright, the boxer least favourite song: baby driver
Bridge over troubled water is an incredible song holy shit 3 songs in and I already like this better than bookends by a lot and I really liked bookends! Yeah this was really great the string arrangements were great and I loved some of the really loud percussion and horns (I think) on some tracks. I will definitely listen again 4.4899/5
Einige bekannte Stücke, einige (mir) unbekannte Stücke. Da fällt mir auf wie stark mein akustisches Bild von Simon and Garfunkel durch die Platte vom Konzert im Central Park geprägt wird.
Incredible highs, but some that's just fine.
Recognisable talent and inspiration for so many musicians after them. Not my go to, but brilliant nonetheless
The farewell record and their biggest — five Grammys, the title track one of the most recognizable songs in popular music, and a partnership already fraying at the edges during the recording. The tension between what Simon was becoming as a solo artist and what the duo format could contain is audible if you know to listen for it, which gives the record a bittersweet quality that the music itself doesn't always acknowledge. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" has been so thoroughly absorbed into the culture that hearing it freshly requires a deliberate act — the gospel piano, Garfunkel's vocal, the orchestral build all so familiar they risk sounding like wallpaper. That they don't, that the song still lands with genuine emotional weight despite everything you already know about it, is the mark of something built to last rather than merely to sell. "The Boxer" rewards the same close attention — production detail and harmonic sophistication underneath the familiarity that reveal themselves slowly. "Cecilia" gives the record a lightness and energy that the more serious material needs as a counterweight. The duo format ceiling that has held at four for both Parsley Sage and Bookends holds here too — Simon as the engine, Garfunkel as the instrument, the partnership both enabling and constraining what either could become alone. A strong four that the title track and The Boxer earn and Cecilia confirms, delivered at the end of something that was already ending.
Still wussy music for wusses, but I enjoy it. Only Living Boy in New York is their best song by a mile.
Ålright musikk detta, gir den 4
What a joy to the ears. Gorgeous harmonies, fun foot-tappers and stunning lyrics fill this album and there aren't many songs I didn't love. I really enjoyed the upbeat songs scattered throughout, namely Cecilia, Keep the Customer Satisfied and Baby Driver. The title track is just beautiful, a classic, as is The Boxer. A fantastic record.
As a teenager, I only ever listened to Simon & Garfunkel in a piecemeal way where I listened to one of their songs a million times and never thought of seeking out the whole album. So as a result, some of these songs were brand new to me and some were absolutely not. Also... sorry to say this but it really has so many strong Beatles-influenced moments in a way that slightly takes me out of it. Amazing: -Cecilia (I've loved this song for years and years) -The Boxer (Makes me want to cry every time I hear it) Great: -Keep the Customer Satisfied (on the cheesier end but ultimately a great version of what it is. Love the horns. Does sound a little dated for 1970 but this is the sort of thing I really like) -So Long Frank Lloyd Wright (we love you Brazilian music and we love you 20th century architecture) -Baby Driver (nostalgic sound and very fun!) -The Only Living Boy in New York (I normally would put a song like this in the top tier but it is a little bit Hey We Just Listened To Abbey Road Last Year And Liked It A Lot. even down to the bass line. great song though) Good: -El Condor Pasa (Interesting!!) -Why Don't You Write Me (another nice Beatles song) -Bye Bye Love (a nice live cover) -Song For the Asking (nice concluding track!) Do Not Care For: -Bridge Over Troubled Water (I know it's good. I guess. I just do not care for this one. Sorry. Whatever.)
Bien, un buen viaje. Igual las versiones no me dicen mucho, pero se entiende el aroma a imprescindible
really liked this. very unique sound - i love how there's classical elements like flute and strings while there's also some folk(?) elements with lots of guitar and other acoustic percussion. generally this album was just fun!
thank you artina garfunkelina
cecilia - great! nice bossa rhythm in so long frank loyd wright the boxer - so peacfull
Now this is some heart. This is some vulnerability that you can only do before fame meant being known. (think about that)
good
MOST GOATED FINDS EVER YO IDK HOW TO PICK A FAV???
It's a classic for a reason.
Not perfect, but some real classics on here.
Much better than the other Simon and Garfunkel one we listened to, a few more bangers and the titular song isn’t really it and makes me think of pop idol. A mostly melancholy edge to this one! Nice one
I like Simon and Garfunkel very much. Paul Simon is a great songwriter. This was the last album before their first . They weren’t getting along when this album was made. I saw them in 1983 when they had one of their brief reunions. The concert was pretty good. The album had three top ten hits: Bridge over Troubled Water #1, Cecilia and the Boxer. It was a critical and commercial success. The album has excellent production. It sounds very good. The vocals are awesome especially on A Bridge over Troubled Water. Nice two part harmony throughout the album. The album offers hope. The hippie dream of peace and love had dissipated. The songs offer hope especially a Bridge over Troubled Water. Key songs A bridge over Troubled Water: an outstanding song . Garfunkel’s puts chills up and down your spine. Great lyrics: when the darkness comes/ And pain is all around/ like a bridge over troubled water/ I will lay me down. It is a song of hope. The Boxer: another outstanding song. Sung by Paul Simon. Once again great lyrics by Simon. The song tells a story. Might be autobiographical. Cecilia: a fun and upbeat song. Not to be taken seriously. El Condor Pasa ( if I could): Simon made up English lyrics for this traditional Spanish song. It is a good song. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is not as good. None of the songs stand out. Many of them sound like filler. This is a very good album. Four stars
Simon and Garfunkel feels like an artist I should like less than I do, for their soft poprock works. But I do actually like it, it builds with fun musical ideas and it really allows itself to fully explore all parts of a certain style.
7.4
I dig it, though not my favorite of their work
Album : 05/1089 Songs known going in : 2/11 Favourite song : the boxer Favourite song I haven't heard before : El condor pasa rating : 7/10 notes : the actual song bridge over troubled water not what I was expecting a lot softer than I thought it would be. I like how bridge over troubled water builds with the drums and organ. The drums might be slightly too loud for my taste. Still really good though gentle. Like an ELO build to it? LOVE LOVE LOVE the bird noises in El Condor Pasa. KEep the customer satisfied isn't my favourite it feels a bit generic for the era. I'm gonna be so fr my intro to cecilia as a young child was some boy band cover in the early 2010s so it just doesnt sound right. So long frank lloyd wright is so soothing. The boxer is sooooooo good. God tier song. Why dont you write is fun feels beach boys-ey. makes me feel a bit like a depressed elf that lives in a mushroom that smokes many cigs. Some mid songs but there are greats *cough* like the boxer *cough* can you tell I like the boxer? I dont know it might be too subtle.
interesante, me gusta lo tranquilo y que tienen CREO que la canción original de "Cecilia"
6/10
almost perfect
This album was on pretty regular rotation in my house growing up. While the title track gets a lot of attention Cecilia and The Boxer are also amazing.
wonderful pop music, writerly and versatile and unexpected. the title track is near-crystalline in its directness, and the upbeat tracks are lots of bizarre fun, but it's The Only Living Boy In New York that's the crown jewel here, impossibly tender and filled with sudden, jagged bursts of beauty. just great stuff, loved this heaps
Classics on classics on classics. Would easily play for basically everyone in my life, though I wouldn’t opt for solo listens
Album plays like a greatest hits. What a pleasure to listen to. This album has stood the test of time better than 99.99% of every other album in history.
Not their best but fun
es como escuchas a los bitles pero mejor
Like most Simon and Garfunkel albums, this feels like a collection of experiments, some successful and some less so. The title track and "The Boxer" are classics for good reason, and some of the lesser-known tracks ("So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright") are also great. The two harmonize beautifully as always, and the musicians and production are top-notch.
Очень хороший альбом на всем его протяжении
Really good album, lots of cute little bops with the occasional heartfelt classic
Ett fint album som jag uppskattar mycket. Det är otroligt vackert, fridfullt och är väldigt bra skrivet. Det må inte vara deras bästa skiva, och håller enligt mig en lite lägre standard än Wednesday Morning och PSRAT, men det bjuder fortfarande upp till en härlig lyssning. Enligt mig är både The Boxer och The Only Living Boy In New York höjdpunkter på albumet, med The boxer som ett självklart mästerverk på skivan. Samtidigt har jag alltid tyckt att titelspåret och Cecilia är något överskattade hits, samt att albumet ibland är lite för stillastående. Med det sagt håller Paul Simons låtskrivande absolut högsta klass genom hela projektet och det är sammantaget ett väldigt starkt projekt. Jag ger det en 8/10.
Märker mer o mer att jag egentligen behöver mer tid med varje album. Men asså detta album älskade jag väldigt mycket, finns så många fina låtar på albumet och bådas sångröst är otroliga. Enda låten jag inte gillar är den som har liv publik, tycker den va dåligt inspelad. Jag tycker inte att publiken gjorde så mycket till låt nytta. Därför ger jag Grabbensomintekollarpåexplosioner detta album en 8/10
I kinda slept on this album until now, but glad I finally gave it a proper listen. The pop-heavy folk rock is nice for what it is and the duo definitely know how to nail some amazing vocal harmonies. 8.5/10.
Emotional
Impressive how so many diverse songs can feel so cohesive on a singular record
One of the great Americana albums of all-time. The Boxer still stands as one of the greatest songs ever written (IMO), and no lulls to speak of throughout the rest of the record.
Tender, delicate, beautiful. Favorite track: The Boxer
Good songs and gooder singing
Sure is impressing how many gems this album spits out, Cecilia and The Boxer are my standout songs.
really good, the sad moments are so heartbreaking, the happy moments feel like its straight out of a sitcom, vocals are so good too
Heard it before. Now why does this album start with the title track? They just want you dead after the first song already? The album is a really interesting collection of songs, so many different things going on here 4/5
major vibes. føler mig som en lille mus med en paperboyhat.
Simon und Fuckknuckle spielen Musik, die die Pflanzen schreibt.
Number: 204 Familiarity: Moderate (3) Rating: 4 ======= It's a nice album overall with a few massive hits. I feel like this was the music of my childhood. I'm pretty sure my mom had this album. There are 3 Simon & Garfunkel on the list. I think this is a fine selection but not sure they really need 3 albums on the list. I've already had 2 Paul Simon solo albums but looks like there are no solo Garfunkel albums.
I love Simon and Garfunkel for their iconic harmonies and songwriting. But there has always been a glaring exception for me, and that’s the title track here. It bugs the shit out of me. Too treacly, too whiny. This album, though, contains their greatest song, “The Boxer,” the standout “Only Living Boy in New York,” and their fun hit “Cecilia.”
Peace our
Muy buen disco, no le tenía mucha fe. Tiene canciones muy interesantes y otras bastante tranqui.
What we're witnessing here is songwriters at their peak. Great melodies, harmonies, finger pickin, and apparently lyrics about architects. Cecilia alone could carry this to a 5
favorite song: El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
It's really annoying how good this album is. It's really annoying how well crafted and performed each song is. It's really annoying how even though there are some dull moments, they provide something like The Boxer and there I am lalalaing like the rest of the fucking annoying fans of this album.