Bridge Over Troubled Water

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

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

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.

Muy interesante

So many great songs on this album. One of the better song-writing duos ever. I really liked this.

A la banda la pondría un 5. Increíble. El disco este buenísimo, varios temones y las otras estaban muy bien también.

Simon & Garfunkel are one of very few folk artists I don't just tolerate but actually enjoy listening to, even in this chaotic album.

8/10 Coming to this album, I was generally more of a fan of Paul Simon’s solo work than of his work with Art Garfunkel. This is an album that I do listen to from time to time, but Graceland is for me where he peaked. That being said, I was interested to jump into this with a more analytical frame of mind. The first thing that always jumps out at me with Simon’s writing is his ear for a melody. It’s really something, and I always end up with various hooks floating around my head for days after I listen to one of his records. What’s quite nice about his writing, though, is that he doesn’t completely lean into those melodies in a way others would, rather sprinkling them more sporadically among slightly more meandering and subtle melodic sequences, before gathering things up into key moments that just grab hold of you and don’t let go. I think that’s part of the slightly more folksy approach to songwriting, but it also has a slight edge of jazz to it, in a way, in which a motif may present itself various times through a track, while not always being the focus. There’s plenty of good rhythmic work here too, with well layered percussion and tonal sounds coming together to create compelling grooves and rhythms, especially on the more up-tempo efforts. Typically, I do have a slight preference for those more rhythmically driven songs on here and do find that, from time to time, that drifting focus of the slower songs can start to let them drift a touch too far from their core for my liking. It’s not always a problem, and the melodic quality by and large holds things together, but that’s one of the reasons that this doesn’t quite hit the top tier for me. The other thing that jars on this record is the production. For the most part it’s fine, but there are some very odd choices when it comes to reverb in particular. The snare on the title track in the final third is massively overdone, a trick they repeat on The Boxer and The Only Living Boy In New York. They then almost manage to ruin Bye Bye Love by having crowd noise and clapping that is ludicrously loud in the mix. They’re high quality songs that are actually hampered by production choices, when for music like this, production really is at it’s best when it gets out of the way and lets the music do the talking. When they’re not messing about with silly production, the instrumentation and harmonic makeup of the album is rich and varied, with a deft nuance over dynamic and song structure. They raise and lower both the dynamic and tension in such an organic and pretty way, while allowing plenty of space for interwoven lines and thick orchestrations set against more sparse, melodically pure passages. When it’s at it’s best, this album is superb, but it’s a shame that a few odd production choices and some slightly less focused pieces of songwriting don’t let it sit right at the top table. Bridge Over Troubled Water - It’s a delicate, wonderfully meandering vocal melody that gathers itself up into more focused sections in key places to give it a sense of centre. The piano playing is lovely, and the dynamic range as it builds is really nice too. The patience as the instruments and vocal harmony wait to come in during the final third is delightfully restrained. It’s perhaps a touch reverb heavy for me in that final third, to be honest, but I do appreciate the drama of it. El Condor Pasa - Again, this is quite a slow approach, and then it’s very twee, folksy stuff. The melody is pleasant enough, and atmospherically it’s nice, but it doesn’t really do much in the way of development, and the combination of that and the fairly plodding instrumental work, it is a touch on the dull side for me. Cecilia - We pick up the pace now. It’s got a nice stuttering groove to it, and a great central hook. The layered rhythms across the parts are nice, as are the vocal harmonies. I can’t say I’m particularly keen on the fairly tuneless glockenspiel part mind, and it’s doesn’t offer a vast amount of range or development either, but the rhythm and main melodic hook are undeniable. Keep The Customer Satisfied - Again, the melodic work steps to the forefront and I think the rhythmic cadence of the vocal delivery is really swaggering and cool too. The horn parts are great, as is the general pulse of the groove. There’s plenty of variation across the instrumental parts, and a real sense of fun to everything. It’s kind of bombastic, but delightfully so. Just really great fun stuff with some top notch melodic hooks. So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright - This is reminds me a little of the kind of melancholic melodic work of Brian Wilson, but it feels a little bit less focused and more rambling. It’s very pretty, but there are times when things feel a touch aimless. It’s quite instrumentally thin, and with that meandering nature, it does feel too undefined for me. I’m just not quite sure what it’s trying to do and it doesn’t grab me. The Boxer - We’re back on classic avenue now. It grows fairly slowly, and I like the occasional dips in from different instruments to give things a shifting tonal flavour. It’s one with lovely layered, rolling rhythms across the parts that give a solid momentum to things. Again, there are some melodic hooks, such as the lai-la-lai parts which are incredibly well written. Simple but oh, so effective. I’m not 100% sold on the massive reverb on the snare, which has always struck me as a little odd. By the end, we are getting delivered a harmonically rich and moving piece of composition that rolls around beautifully. An excellent song, even if I don’t completely vibe with all of the production choices. Baby Driver - This calls back to the rhythmic style of Keep The Customer Satisfied. It’s light and nimble, with a great, skipping groove, and so much swagger from both the lead vocal and guitar. It’s pretty obvious now that Simon can really write a melody, and that main vocal hook is more of the same. The attitude and fun of this is right up my alley, and there’s more than a touch of Beach Boys to parts of this, but blended really nicely into a folk style. Excellent work. The Only Living Boy In New York - A more sparse number now. It’s laid-back and has a really nice lilt to it. When things start to develop, it’s got an oddly large reverb on it again, which is a choice that I don’t really gel with. There’s more interesting vocal timing in the odd places through this and it’s melodically lovely as usual. This manages to remain a little more focused than some of the dreamier songs from earlier in the album, but still has a slightly ethereal feel, pinned down with a gorgeous, rounded bass line. Not my favourite, but pretty good. Why Don't You Write Me - They definitely get me more on board when they pick up the tempo. This has got a very Beatles feel to it, both rhythmically and vocally, particularly the makeup of the harmony stacks. It’s another that’s great fun and has a compelling groove and bass line that just keeps it rolling along. In fact there’s great guitar work in there too, and the layered rhythmic flow across the instruments is really nice. It’s definitely very Beatlesy, though, and feels all the more like that as it rolls to an end. Bye Bye Love - Another very odd production choice here, in that the crowd is mixed way too high. I don’t know if that was built into the mix and they could do nothing about it, but it’s quite distracting on what is another great track. There is some suggestion from the producer that this was actually studio recorded and the audience were overdubbed, which makes it all the more baffling. Under the persistent clapping, it’s actually got quite a groove to it, and the overlapping work of the bass and guitar are great. It’s another slice of Paul Simon melodic mastery, but yet another odd production choice detracts from it. Song For The Asking - And we close with another exceptionally pretty melodic work. Things do meander a tiny bit, but that works really well with the laid back aesthetic of the track. The stripped back guitar and string backing is incredibly complimentary to Paul Simon’s understated but well presented performance, and it’s just a really enjoyable work to settle into and appreciate.

A wee classic for Monday morning. Favourite track: The Boxer

Simon and Garfukel - BOTW The title track, The Boxer, Only Living Boy... Three of the greatest songs of all time. And the rest ain't bad either 😁 Point lost for the fake live Everley Bros cover and Why Don't You Write Me. But the rest is just perfect. Why the hell did Art have to run off to make movies thus robbing us of any more 😢 One of the very best albums that the Wrecking Crew ever played on too. I wonder how many in this list feature those musicians? 🤔 Best Track - BOTW Worst Track - Why don't you write me. 9/10

3.5! Very good!

i know nothing about/never listened to Simon & Garfunkel, but this felt nostalgic. the vocals and guitar in the background gave me déjà vu. kinda the perfect album for a late-night summer drive with the windows down, and at times made me think of yacht rock.

Really nice music. Some sad, slow stuff and some upbeat relief. Paul Simon is a crazy good songwriter.

An iconic album, that if very much of its time. Cecilia and the Boxer are my favorites.

(Light 8/10) Starts off incredibly strong with "Bridge Over Troubled Water", this original version of the song is so deep and powerful, it knocks my socks off right away. "The Boxer" is also an incredibly powerful song, with it's skillful finger picked guitars and haunting refrains. "Cecilia" is a cheeky little tune that along with "Baby Driver" break up the seriousness of the overall lyrical themes of the album. "The only living boy in New York" is also a rather great tune, having never heard it before now, it's the last great song on the album. After this the final leg of the record leaves something to be desired. "Why Don't You Write Me" and the closer "Song for The Asking" don't leave much of an overall impression for me and "Bye Bye Love" is a live song that has the audience noise turned way up in the mix because apparently they likened the crowd to their own type of percussion. I just think it really breaks me out of the spell and it's super distracting to me as a listener. So yeah, while I don't much care for how the album ends, there's no denying just how amazing the first leg of the record is, the songwriting is superb and the production for the most part is just incredible. Certainly a great record.

I expected to get bored of this one as this soft, gentle 60/70s stuff kinda loses my attention but this slapped. Lots of fun harmonizing but it comes off as the template instead of a parody. Top Songs: Cecilia, The Boxer, Why Don't You Write Me

The title track was very beautiful, I remember hearing it for the first time at a school concert in a choir performance. All the songs are very beautiful, but sometimes it feels like other people can understand things I can't from the lyrics. Like there's something right in front of me I can't see. Is there something wrong with me that it doesn't move me like it does for others?

Some of this is very beautiful but I wasn’t enthralled the whole way through.

nice guitar and chill vibe. feels old, and thats not a bad thing,, nice vocals, and feels like usa in late summer/fall,, downtown vibes. slow & soft, wouldnt listen in my spare time too much. 70s vibes for sure. gives country a bit, it is folk yes i just realized, something youd hear on the radio in the 60s-70s. love that. if youd like to take your mind off some things give it a try! some songs are soft, nostalgic and flowy, while others are more upbeat with a lively style. even if it isnt quite my taste, it is lovely and some songs may end up in my playlist in the making! the instruments are really comforting for some reason.

Beautiful album, great voices and production, surprisingly funky in some places

pretty

Such a great album-full of hits and reflections

My God, Paul Simon can write a song. And the beautiful arrangements wring every last drop of emotion out of the incredible lyrics. Close to, but not quite, perfection. If I could give it 4.5 I would. A parsimonious 4*.

A couple songs are a bit too hippie woo for me, but the familiar songs are absolutely classics. Maybe not entirely coherent as an album, but still an important piece of music history

I like the energy of this record, each tracks sounds different yet the record is consistent. Favorite tracks : Bridge over Troubled Water, Cecilia

I really enjoy this duo, love their voices and songs Favs songs - Bridge Over Troubled Water, Baby Driver 4/5

Very pretty. Always had a fondness for this one. Some great little tunes on it.

It’s too bad Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel had creative differences and went solo. Their work together is so fucking awesome. What a farewell album. Also I’ve known bridge over troubled water off this album forever.. I just never realized it was Paul Simon’s original work. Crazy. Just an absolute masterpiece of a staple in the singer song writer lane, and this record literally screams autumn nights with candles lit and lights down low. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again those vibes are just so warm and nostalgic, I’m a whore for it.

What a beautiful experience and perfect way to end the day. Simon and Garfunkel pulled it off they ended the 60s era in the best way. I only knew this song because of Baby Driver as it once was my favorite movie. I sit and I think about being the only living boy in New York and here I am. Healed and a New Yorker on the train to work I’m like everyone else only more so. The audacity to include a live song in their album is truly the sign of artistry. Bye bye love being live because it’s a happy song that has terribly sad lyrics purposefully and hearing the crowd clap it’s a victory lap before the ending song for asking where they promise us they will play forever as they love it. Simon and Garfunkel wanted to make a bridge over troubled waters of life and they provided us a look down at life and a last look at themselves before they go away. Beautiful. Folk music is and was so full and expressive and this album came at the perfect time

Members of the Art Garfunkel hive....assemble!

bye bye love always gets me a little verklempt

4.5

I liked it

Great

Alkaa yhdellä kauneimmista kappaleista mitä oon kuullu ja kohta tulee: Gee, but it's great to be back home! Tyylilaji vaihtelee kappaleesta toiseen mutta slbumiin mahtuu silti kivoja ja kauniita kappaleita. Bridge ehdottomasti paras kaikista.

4/5. Despite being their most iconic album, if I were to rank the 5 main Simon and Garfunkel records, Bridge over Troubled Water would find itself second to last. Which mainly has to do with the ending portion of the album. The A-side however is pretty much perfect. The opening title track has what might be Art Garfunkels best vocal performance, “El-Condor Pasa” has a very fun and distinct instrumental, “Keep the Customer Satisfied” is a horn-laced banger. “Cecilia” is also great, though I have always found the fact that Cecilia cheats on him in his own bedroom to be hilarious. I also love “So Long Frank Lloyd Wright” with its beautiful flute passages. However the best song here, and a contender for S&G’s best song is “The Boxer.” That build and those snare hits still gives me chills every time. And to get that loud/intense snare sound they hit the drum in front of an open elevator shaft. The album continues on well up until “the only living boy in New York”, but then I feel like the album does lost some steam in its last leg. There’s a random live cover of the Everly Brothers “By Bye Love”, which is a bit of a full-circle moment for S&G considering how much their music was influenced by them, but it does also feel out of place on this album. And “Song for the Asking” and “why don’t you write me” are both just okay. Despite my mixed feelings on the last leg, Bridge Over Troubled water is still a great album and a great send off for the duo before they began their many decades of hating each-other.

Das fünfte und letzte gemeinsame Studioalbum des amerikanischen Duos entstand über einen ungewöhnlich langen Zeitraum verteilt auf mehrere Orte: Erste Aufnahmen für „The Boxer" liefen bereits Ende 1968 in Nashville, die Gesangsspuren wurden unter anderem in der St. Paul's Chapel der Columbia University eingesungen, während die Instrumentalspur des Titelsongs mit Session-Musikern in Hollywood entstand. Fertiggestellt wurden die Aufnahmen schließlich in den Columbia Studios in New York, bevor Columbia Records das Album im Januar 1970 veröffentlichte. Musikalisch ist dies der Moment, in dem Simon & Garfunkel ihren folkigen Ursprung endgültig hinter sich lassen. Gospel-Anleihen, Orchestrierung und Weltmusik-Elemente – etwa das andine Ensemble Los Incas bei „El Condor Pasa" – treten neben die gewohnte Zweistimmigkeit, ohne dass die Intimität früherer Platten verloren geht. Art Garfunkels Gesang auf dem Titelstück trägt eine fast kirchliche Wucht, während Paul Simons Songwriting zunehmend internationale Klangfarben erkundet, ein Weg, den er Jahre später mit „Graceland" konsequent weiterverfolgen sollte. Dass ausgerechnet dieses ambitionierteste Werk des Duos auch sein letztes wurde, gibt dem Album im Rückblick eine bittersüße Note; man hört förmlich, wie zwei Musiker ihre kreative Partnerschaft ein letztes Mal auf den Höhepunkt treiben, während sie sich privat bereits auseinanderlebten. Es ist ein Abschied, der zugleich als Höhepunkt funktioniert – selten liegen Ende und Vollendung so nah beieinander.

a great collection of music that goes from sullen to fun and shows multiple collages of emotion.

No hitto! Mistä asti tällä levyllä on ollu The Only Living Boy in New York ja mistä asti se on ollu näin kiva biisi?? 🥹 Alkaa tää levy näköjään kasvamaan minuunki 😌 Muutama biisi vielä oottaa puhkeamista täyteen kukkaan, mut 5-6 ihan timanttia 💎

Solid line up of timeless ones there

Solid Simon & Garfunkel

Peaceful and groovy

This one is so good. Some of my most favourite songs of all time are on this album. But there are some boring ones too, so not sure if I can give it the full 5. 4.5/5

Track 1 : good opener, solid build in dynamics that keep the song moving in a forward direction, love the mixing on the drums very atmospheric. 6/10 Track 2: very mid-evil vibes, reminds me of Sumer of 1353 by Flight of the Concords, love Paul’s vocal flips on this track, overall solid song. 7/10 Track 3: groovy drums, millennial hope core vibes, definitely would consider this a guilty pleasure. 6/10 Track 4: makes me wanna bob up and down, same vibes as Baby Driver, like the instrumental choices, horns and Wurlitzer are a nice touch. 6/10 Track 5: Idk who Frank Loyd Wright is but he’s a lucky man to have Paul Simon write this beautiful song about him, bossanova drums are soothing, flute might make me transcend. 6/10 Track 6: The best S&G song fight me, perfect harmonies, love the bassoon?, lovely instrumental choices for the bridges, very whimsical but also so fucking depressing, once again the drum mixing is fantastic, the way the ending of Dramamine scared Degnan is the same way the ending of The Boxer scares me. 10/10 Track 7: I’m hopping, I’m bopping, I’m moving, I’m grooving, just a tremendously energetic banger. 9/10 Track 8: solid S&G track, the outro is the best part. 7/10 Track 9: haven’t listened to too much S&G but this is by far the grooviest of their albums that I’ve heard, just your basic mid-late 60s pop song, seems like they were trying to emulate the Beatles Rubber Soul vibes somewhat. 7/10 Track 10: since it’s a live version I will refrain from making any statements on the mix or sound quality, that being said the claps are too loud and annoy me, other than not liking how it sounds it’s a good pop performance from Paul, I do like the slap back in the bass. 5/10 Track 11: like the transition from the last song to this one, like the chord changes, the strings add a lightness that greatly benefits the song, solid album closer. 7/10 Overall: 4/5 Favorite track: The Boxer Least Favorite track: Bye Bye Love

Vraiment très cool, chill et j'ai beaucoup aimé les sonorités, les harmonies etc

Some great songs on this album.

This was a pleasant Saturday morning listen. Good classic songs that just start the day off right.

Fully appreciate this album and Paul Simon's voice is goated and I love half the songs on this album, but it took some listening and the other half fell a little short for me and including the title track and I was gonna give this a 3 but somehow talked myself into a 4 and don't ask why. 4/5 Top tracks: El Condor Pasa, So Long Frank Lloyd Wright, The Boxer, The Only Living Boy in New York

Yeah good

meh

Have this on vinyl, love it.

Compared to the 1 star I gave to Bookends, this one is a revelation. Although I'm not a fan of Simon & Garfunkel's folk, this is an undeniable record.

classic

Some very famous songs on this album, I think it’s definitely the case though that these songs very much overshadowed the other songs on the album, still a very good album but feels really weird listening to it with two massive songs and then others with not much attention given to them

Pretty much what I expected from this duo.

Bridge Over Troubled Water, the song, I always associate with my dog who passed away about 5 years ago. She was very sick and when driving away from the vet where she passed lovingly in my arms this song came on shuffle and cut through me like a knife Miss you Pika.

Classic.

Excellent

Sterke songs, met een veel gevarieerdere klank dan hun vorige platen. Dit is pure nostalgie, die na la die tijd veel beter recht blijft dan ik verwacht had. Geweldige plaat. Oh. En (als we de cover van the Everly Brothers even buiten beschouwing laten) 6 wereldwijde hits op 10 songs. Er zijn heel weinig platen die dat nadoen.

Didn’t think much of it but I tolerated it. I’m giving this 4 stars.

Great album, beautiful introspective lyricism throughout. The soft yet complicated instrumentation is such a treat to the ears.

Good memories

I like the deepcuts here more than the break out songs. El condor pasa and Baby Driver are my favorites off this album. Simon & Garfunkel have a lot of brilliant stuff, this feels like it’s a bit more 70’s thrift store vibe though. The popular songs on here are a bit overplayed for me at this point.

I’m finding the more I listen to Paul Simon involved albums on this list the more I respect him as a songwriter, but on this recording I was impressed by the arrangements and production as much as the songwriting. There are just some really inspired, classy touches that I love, like the ghostly super-reverby snare accents in The Boxer. The songwriting and performances are on point too. When all three elements work together as they often do, the result is pretty compelling. As corny as it is, it’s hard to deny how evocative the title track is.

way better than i expected

Great album. The Boxer has always been one of my favorite songs of all time

In retrospect, this album sounds like a fitting capstone to the Simon & Garfunkel juggernaut and a launchpad for the former’s solo career — especially in the variety of styles it mines. “Keep the Customer Satisfied” sounds like something from a 70s variety show, “Baby Driver” echoes the 1950s, while “So Long, FLW” is a pretty sly farewell song to his partner. Good songs enhanced by rich production that brings out the multiple textures of the arrangements. 4.5.

a classic. streaming it for now, but this evening i'll go listen to my cassette. although streaming is a slightly higher fidelity musical experience than my cassette... that's alright i don't think this album insists upon a high fidelity musical experience. song about architect?!?! automatic 5/5! jk the boxer is a classic. el condor pasa too. it's a good album. classic acoustic. i don't think i would say it's *perfect*, but i couldn't pin down what it's missing. i think it's a solid 4/5.

8 me gustó harto pero tendría que volver varias veces

Bridge over Troubled water, hieno biisi, hieno albumi. Helppo ja vahva 4/5

Why on earth have I spent so much time not having listened to this album? This was BEAUTIFUL

Really good. I enjoyed the hell out of this. They have a sound that so easy to listen to. I understand that the discourse is between this and Bookends for their best work…before this week I hadn’t listened to either in full. Both are such easy, enjoyable listens. I think this might win though. This seems fuller, little bit richer, more in bloom or matured songwriting and performing. The whole thing, really good.

Älskar virveln i The boxer!

Fantastic, start to end. 9/10

Simon & Garfunkel are rightfully considered one of the great duos of all time and it's easy to point to Simon's writing ability, which is undoubtedly great. But the way they harmonize has always been the highlight for me and many others. This is certainly true on this album. There are a ton of excellent songs on this. The title track is one of the great songs of all time, but it goes beyond just that timeless classic. Cecilia is great, as is The Boxer. Both really well written songs: one catchy, one more emotional. There's also El Condor Pasa, Baby Driver, The Only Living Boy In New York. Even Bye Bye Love is good on this album, even though it is not a Simon composition. So much to love and appreciate about this record. I know some will not like it because it feels dated, though I love it because it is timeless. A great album. 4 stars.

Very lovely, and I've always enjoyed music like this. "The Boxer" is an absolute fucking slam dunk of a song. I won't say I love every minute on this album, and at times it gets a little too sweetie-pie for me, but overall it's gorgeous and wonderful. Imagine naming your kid "Art Garfunkel". Yikes, man. Surely he got bullied?

The culmination of their career as a duo Some of the best songwriting I’ve heard

First full listen and wow, like I wanted to hate so much. I generally feel like what the world needs now is another folk singer ( on this list circa 65-75) like I need a hole in my head, but this was amazing. Probably 5 worthy 4++

Great album and I can see why it’s so highly regarded.

I love the type of music, makes me feel calm and cozy.

Inoffensive and well written folk songs. 3.5/5

richtig nice, bridge over troubled water ist so guuut, aber nicht 100% mein FAV

I think the title track may be the weakest song on the album.

Their other albums on their list didn't quite do it for me and I dismissed them as a singles band. This one was fantastic, though. They really saved the best for last.

Gode greier. De kunne ha spart seg for Bye Bye Love.

Et par eviggrønne sanger, men også et par låter som ikke treffer helt. Sterk firer.

I've heard every track from this album at some point but never listened to it in one sitting.

Awesome

As an album as a whole it slots in somewhere behind Sounds of Silence, but 'The Only Living Boy in New York' is up there in my top three S&G songs

The song made me feel in a magical forest, with the sun in the background. The song certainly had its highs in: bridge over troubled water and the boxer, easily one of the best folk rock songs I've heard. However, the mixing is not the best, the change between fast and slow songs did not please me very much. The lyrics are beautiful and are certainly great for pulling a guitar and humming in a camping fire.

Incredible songwriting and production for its time. Paul Simon in his creative peak. Sounds really dated but still very enjoyable.

This album is one of those contemplative, Sunday afternoons at the park as your consciousness moves from an image, to work, to an itch, to a blank space, to a word, to a color, all seamlessly.

The album's first half is perfect. The quality isn't horrible after that point, but the songs become a little kitschier and less impressive. The closing 2 tracks return to form, especially Song For Asking. 8.5 T3: Cecilia, SLFLW, Song For Asking

Really good

4.5

8.0/10 Really solid album.. close to 5 stars

i felt like i was walking through a fantastical forest, really beautiful album. definitely not completely my thing, but it felt really consistent and although the songs themselves weren't the most fun, the album didn't feel like a slog to get through.

Bon

It’s weirdly soothing for an album I have never listened to. Now granted I was already familiar with a handful of songs but nonetheless it felt like being home. Is it bad though that I think I might prefer the vamps cover of Cecilia.. Anyways, the harmonies on this album are immaculate, there’s nothing I love more than a good harmony, and it just hits different when two men can harmonise well. I genuinely think this album is a grower for me, like it rated so highly by people so I’m thinking that after a deep dive on the lyrics I may eventually rate this album significantly higher but for now, on first listen it’s a solid score I think, for an album I have yet to fathom anyways. 78/100

Kannte vorher nur einzelne Songs. Stark, Neuentdeckung.

Really really great. Their best, not simons best, but their best together. Very good Boxer, bridge, cecilia, the album tracks Gold Highest of 4s

I can’t rate 5 because Cecilia is giving me stomp-clap-hey flashbacks. Still an amazing album. The Boxer is my favorite and El Condor.

This is a really beautifully written and performed album, and the harmonies throughout are lovely. Their voices mix incredibly well, and the lyrics are emotionally connecting. The only downside, in my opinion, is that the second half of the album just isn't as strong as the first half. The album starts with some really great tracks, before delving into songs that kind of blend into each other if you aren't concentrating. In all, though, a great listen. Favourites: Bridge Over Troubled Water Cecilia The Boxer So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright