Reviews (page 8 of 14)
Lots of great songs on this album, although it kind of drops off after The Boxer. I've never been a huge fan of the song Bridge Over Troubled Water, but the album as a whole is quite enjoyable. Something I particularly enjoyed about this album was the variety and breadth of the instrumentation. Strings, bass harmonica, and all kinds of different auxiliary sounds provide different textures throughout, keeping things fresh and interesting. Contrast that to the recent Leonard Cohen album that abused jaw harp in the same way on every track. That was cool, but this album did it better in my opinion.
This is a solid album. There are some really great songs on it and some fairly forgettable ones. I got very into the Jacob Collier version of Bridge Over Troubled Water which led me to enjoy the S&G (original) version too. I'm also a fan of El Condor Pasa, Cecilia and The Boxer. 8/10.
This is my first time listening to a full album from Simon & Garfunkel. The sound mixing was really fun on this album. The instruments were distinctly separated creating a cool live music experience. I listened to it on my walk to La Maison du Pain near our Airbnb in Samois sur Seine. So that added an element of fun exploring a new area.
This is one of my mom's favorite albums. Very chill with some great singer-songwriter vibes and some classic songs
Top track: Cecilia
Solid easy listening album, can be listened to in the background, but the lyrics really are worth listening to, Paul Simon is a treasure,
Classics and deep cuts
Bordering on Nick Drakesy irrelevance at times, but wonderful songwriting to be had here, too.
Great album! I feel like you can hear Paul Simon fully taking over the songwriting on this one. Some amazing songs on it - "The Boxer" is one of my all time favorites. Highlights: "The Boxer", "Only Living Boy in New York" and "Cecilia"
interessante
First 4 songs>>>
Beautiful album
Very good! I liked it.
Another great, that I founded myself singing all day and returned to in the evening
It was fun. they made a story and it was a good one. some of the songs weren’t too connected to others. i’m not sure what a bridge over troubled water meant in some of their metaphors lol
Some stunning moments but uneven overall.
Annoyingly this is good at times
Maan this album is good. I would rate it a 5 just for the influence and the lyricism, but I have a standard for 5, where I only give albums a 5, that I could listen to any day. And this is a little further from my taste. I like Paul Simon’s solo stuff a little better too i think.
4.5
yessss folk on top 💪 the harmonies go crazy
(4.5) love love love
Some all time amazing songs in one album
A classic. Beautiful.
4 stars The first time I heard “Bridge Over Troubled Water” it was on a late night infomercial for an Anne Murray CD. Years later when I saw that “The Only Living Boy in New York” was on here (which I loved from Garden State), I bought a beat up vinyl copy from a thrift store. It was so scratched I could barely hear the beginning of the opening title track, until the build up of the wail of a chorus. I remember getting tears in my eyes the first time I listened to it. A bit dramatic, yes. But the point is to say that I have some history with this one. I love this record. I love the song writing and the singing. I could do without “So Long Frank Lloyd Wright” and I always found “Keep the Customer Satisfied” cheesy. But there is beauty in “The Boxer” and other tracks mentioned above. This one is a keeper.
enjoyed a lot more than i thought i would
The Only Living Boy In New York. Oh gosh, how to even begin to rate an album that contains one of my favourite songs ever. On the other hand, it is pretty straightforward. This is an album which would be most bands' The Very Best Of or Greatest Hits. For Simon & Garfunkel, it's just another album. An album with some crazy sequencing, to be fair. It will never be a Desert Island Disc for me (though Only Living Boy is a Desert Island Song) but it's very good.
Top-tier songwriting, full of beauty and meaning.
I’ve always found the title track a bit boring? It’s a bit gospel and I appreciate it, but it doesn’t stand up to some other tracks on this monster of an album IMO
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a bittersweet and highly listenable album. Despite its diverse musical styles, the production and mix create a sound that is both rich and full. The vocals are exceptional, especially when the harmonies are featured. The album has a generally mellow and soothing feel. The best tracks are the title song, "The Only Living Boy in New York," and "The Boxer," which could be considered the duo's greatest song. The album is an enduring classic, right down to its famous cover art. It earns a rating of four stars. Would I listen to the album again? Yes, I do. It's not my favourite album of theirs but still a great listen. Would I buy the album? Yes, I did. Side one 1 "Bridge Over Troubled Water"- (5/5) 2 "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)"- (4/5) 3 "Cecilia"- (4/5) 4 "Keep the Customer Satisfied"- (4/5) 5 "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright"- (4/5) Side two 1 "The Boxer"- (5/5) 2 "Baby Driver"- (4/5) 3 "The Only Living Boy in New York"- (5/5) 4 "Why Don't You Write Me"- (4/5) 5 "Bye Bye Love"- (3/5) 6 "Song for the Asking"- (4/5) Total - 46 Average - 4.18 96/1001
Good one. Music what you can listen with mom. Easygoing and good songwriting. Bridge over troubled water is great piece of art
Just lovely
I was SO EXCITED to have been assigned this album. it basically defined my senior year of college, so there's a layer of nostalgia that just makes me love it even more. track notes: -title track gives me goosebumps EVERY. TIME. -EL CONDOR PASA fucking bangs -i know this is controversial but CECELIA is the only skip on this album for me. i can only describe it as "cacophonous"-- so fcking loud and discordant. i'm not a fan. -KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED super super good -s&g proving their range by following two high-energy pop hits with FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT. so impressive. -THE BOXER. i cannot emphasize enough my love for this song. probably my #1 s&g track period. no notes. -BABY DRIVER, another 10/10. -THE ONLY LIVING BOY so fire. lol my notes are just "SO GOOD OMG SO GOOD SO GOOD BLA BLA BLA" -WHY DONT YOU WRITE ME: so goofy, surreal. simon is so manic as he plays soldier. the "wa la laaa"s are some of my fave s&g adlibs. -BYE BYE LOVE, being a cover, feels a bit like a throwaway among the gold that is this tracklist. that said, their aptitude for live performance is insane, and the audience does add a richness to this cover. -if theres one thing paul simon loves to do, it's brush up against the concept of a higher power. it might not necessarily be the intended interpretation of this song, but SONG FOR THE ASKING has always read to me like a plead for god to show himself-- he's ready for devotion, he just needs a sign! it's somewhat of a bleak note to end an album of pop hits and declarations of love on, but hey, aren't emotional rollercoasters sort of a hallmark of simon and garfunkel's collaboration? this is a 4/5, easily. CECELIA and BYE BYE LOVE knock a point off for me, but i'm also deeply appreciative of the dreamlike and whirlwind quality they give this record.
a bunch of songs I knew and then one about Frank Lloyd Wright... that was weird
Great album with HOF song in Ceceila. 7.3/10
Muy Lindo
El mejor disco de Simon & Garfunkel en mi opinión. Yo divido a la discografía de la banda en tres etapas: 1. Etapa religiosa: Wednesday Morning 3 AM; 2. Simon & Garfunkel Classic (1966-68): Sounds of Silence, Parsley... Bookends; 3. Emancipación de Paul Simon: Bridge Over Troubled Water. Y es así porque creo que este disco tiene más en común con los primeros discos de Simon solista, los grandes Paul Simon, There Goes Rhymn' Simon y Still Crazy antes que con los otros discos que valen la pena de S&G. Eso se nota principalmente en la incorporación de otros ritmos y géneros a la música de la banda (trend que efectivamente había iniciado en Bookends pero que acá es donde se consolida y domina todo el disco) y especialmente en la inclusión de la tradicional canción peruana El cóndor pasa. Yo creo que esta es una de las peores canciones del álbum (no es decir mucho porque todas las canciones son bastante buenas), pero lo importante acá es que la incorporación de la llamada "world music" es un elemento que en la carrera solista de Simon se iba a profundizar cada vez más. Es fácil darle este mérito a El cóndor pasa porque es una canción popular peruana, pero en otras canciones como Cecilia se puede escuchar también la incorporación de distintos elementos de world music. Por otro lado la mejor canción del álbum es, sin duda, la canción homónima (sí, soy una oveja). Obra maestra de la música popular que va cada vez más para arriba y para arriba hasta que termina. También creo que es la única canción en la que Simon deja que Garfunkel brille: "Vos tenés mejor voz que yo entonces este es tu momento, pibe. Aprovechalo porque el resto del disco es solo mío". Mis otras canciones favoritas son The Boxer, un temazo que puede interpretarse como la despedida de Simon and Garfunkel, ya que es una de las primeras canciones que fueron compuestas para el disco - junto a Baby Driver que no me gusta tanto- y es la que sonoramente se parece más al sonido clásico de la banda. Es un pedazo de canción folk con arreglos muy bellos que nos cuenta la historia de un boxeador y, dentro de ella, Simon nos pinta también un cuadro de la pobreza en EEUU en la década de 1960. The Only Living Boy in New York, una canción sobre la inminente ruptura de la banda (entre otras cosas) es otro de los highlights del disco. Keep the Customer Satisfied, que tiene un poco de rockabilly también es una gran canción que destaca. En síntesis, tenemos un gran disco. No es parejo porque tiene cuatro o cinco canciones (las que nombré) que destacan sobre el resto, pero las otras no son malas y es un disco que no aburre. Hay dos o tres que creo que no están a la altura de las circunstancias y hacen que le baje un puntito: Baby Driver y El cóndor pasa no me gustan mucho, pero la principal responsable es Bye Bye Love: es una canción pelotuda que no tiene, en mi opinión, razón de ser en este disco. Tal vez también la hayan puesto por la inminente ruptura de la banda; tal vez se hayan quedado sin otras canciones para poner en el disco. Lo cierto es que no es muy buena y desentona con el disco: es un cover, es un tema en vivo metido en un disco de estudio, el sonido es claramente peor al resto del disco y, como dije, es un tema medio pelotudo. Deja un sabor un poco amargo (si bien la pequeña y bella Song for the Asking levanta un poco al final). Pero sacando eso es un muy buen disco.
ooh lobby/living room music. somber piano with the soft reverb is always classy. Love the powerful but calming voice with the big band. Cecilia always a banger. I like how all the elements of this song have their place in the sonic space. like you're there being performed to, but somehow its around a campfire too. Okay Keeping the Customer Satisfied slaps. The nylons on that one song are kinda good. The dissonance is really cool.
it is alright
Bros kept getting back together and breaking up and for what. Cool folk in the sea of 60s-70s psychedelic rock. Bridge over troubled water - mega banger. Timeless el condor pasa - kinda whatever cecilia - this one is a lot of fun keep the customer satisfied - my eardrums almost popped from the quality so long flw - nice and chill the boxer - banger baby driver - lots of fun the only living boy in new york - feels amazing why don't you write me - i'm having too much fun with the solo man bye bye love - the clapping people are breaking my hearing but WE BALL song for the asking - short and sweet
bridge over troubled water itself kind of sucks (for me). the rest of the album is rather delightful
Not a perfect record, but god damn the first half of this album nearly is. Starts off with 3 of the best songs these guys ever wrote, honestly. Amazing way to go out.
Obviously it’s a classic, so many timeless songs
Great album, great song writing, but def a little too folksy for me
Classic
Knocked off a star for the last few songs
There were a few songs on this album that I felt had HEAVY Beatles influence. "Keep the Customer Satisfied" is a good example of that. Of course, it's borrowing heavily from Soul/Blues, but does so in the way the Beatles did. "Baby Driver" is even more obvious with the Beatles influence (and even Beach Boys with the "ba ba ba baa" adlib) with the chord progressions and vocal harmonies. Sounds like Paul could've covered this song perfectly. "Why Don't You Write Me" sounds like it would fit just fine on Sgt. Peppers. And that's totally fine! This is a really great album.
Side 1 is excellent, side not so much.
Solid
Standouts Bridge Over Troubled Water El Condor Pasa Cecilia Keep the Customer Satisfied The Boxer
I enjoyed this album. I have never really listened to Simon and Garfunkel before. I appreciated the harmonizing and some of the drum lines. The lyrics were all deep.
Another project by the duo, and so close to one another, I can definitely see the beauty of this album. The soft voice, the energy, the sentiment, everything about it makes me feel happy and warm inside in ways I can't ever easily explain. Truly wonderful experience. 4.5/5
Classic. Voices clearer and younger than remembered, or at least tastefully remastered. Felt very immediate.
Not every risk they took paid off. Still pretty good though.
Nice chill album
Okay, I get the hype around this one. Beautiful vocals, lovely guitar playing, great songs.
So it started off weird, but not in a bad way it was definitely more of like road trippy at the beginning and then halfway through it felt like the album transitioned into something different and a little bit more of what I would consider the Simon & Garfunkel that I’m more familiar with it felt like the first half of the album had much more of a tone much more of a ceiling much more of a direction than the last half was just kind of like the latest hits so I don’t know if that’s like side side for one, but it was pretty good overall for the first time first album pretty nice! Solid middle of the road like 3.5/5
Very good album. Some all time great songs
Excellent
Exactly what I thought it would be
Є феноменальні пісні як Bridge Over Troubled Water чи So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright. Є хороші поп-пісні в рок-н-рольній формі, є й просто ок. Традиційні фолкові сподобались 50/50. Хороший альбом, щоб поставити 4
it's pretty much folk-banger after folk-banger.
These guys are amazing songwriters. That title track is an all-around incredible piece of music that the whole rest of the album almost fights to keep up with quality-wise. It's wild that they named Frank Lloyd Wright of all people for a whole song, but granted, I'm not nearly as well-educated on Simon & Garfunkel as I should be. There's a real intimacy to this album that I find really interesting. I feel like it's an album that's easy to find comfort in, even despite it being the duo's final record together.
This was my first time listening to a Simon and Garfunkel record front to back. I can hear their influence in so many artists. Favorite tracks are So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright, The only Living Boy in NY, The Boxer, Bye Bye Love,
It’s so gentle and soft, I really enjoy S&G. The horns in The Boxer are aspirational. I find purpose in every track to be honest.
not my vibe but still good
Beautiful arrangements
Very classic and I enjoyed listening to this again. Wonderful lyrics.
My first exposure to Simon and Garfunkel was when I found their Greatest Hits CD in the field of my elementary school. I took it home, cleaned it up, gave it a listen, and was pleasantly surprised! Pretty sure I still have it somewhere… Several of the tracks on the Greatest Hits are also in this album, but admittedly I never explored too much further. This album was an enjoyable listen, from the title track with the epic instrumentals to a “live” recording of Bye Bye Love later on. Keep the Customer Satisfied was a new/standout for me, and I’d also never heard So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright which was an interesting tribute. It was great to read more on the making or each song in the Wiki. My favorite off the album is The Boxer, with the lyrical emphasis in the fifth(?) verse right around 3min. I love this narrative style and very much enjoy following the stories each song tells.
I liked it, I like Simon and Garfunkel, they have better songs than what’s present on the album 75/100
Not as good as Bookends, but still pretty good
good album
It's a lovely album. Excellent lyrically and musically. Mostly folk influenced rock with a little bit of orchestration here and there. Bridge Over Troubled Water and The Boxer are the major classics and both are well worth their reputation. Garfunkel puts a virtuoso performance on the former whilst the storytelling and guitar work on the latter is fantastic. The other tracks don't quite reach these heights but they're still very good and worth a listen if you are in to classic pop or folk.
4.5
4/5
Nice mellow and fun tunes. Some greatest hits like the boxer and Cecilia along with some other songs I was not familiar with. Close to 5 star but not quite there 8.6
Not as good as bookends
Neat.
Frank Lloyd Wright. Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Some iconic tunes here that are now part of the American songbook, but a couple of bland clunkers drags the album down a bit.
Great vibes
Very comforting already, on track 1
85/100. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel is a beautiful and timeless album. The title track, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," is one of my favorite songs of all time, so I had high expectations going in, and it absolutely delivered. With its blend of folk-pop and singer-songwriter craftsmanship, this album showcases the duo at their very best, truly mastering their art. A deeply moving and satisfying listen.
Pretty solid Simon and Funk album
Sounds like it was tracked in a cathedral. There’s beauty, and a hollow ache. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Cecilia - The Boxer - Baby Driver
Yah there’s a reason this is the most well known Simon and Garfunkel album. It’s packed full of amazing talent and super soft ballads. Honestly my only complaint personally is that I don’t like slower music as much as I like the more “rock” stuff. For example, I appreciate the bridge over troubled water cover (although I do prefer the Elvis version). But my favorite song on the album is definitely either Cecilia or Keep the Customer Satisfied. If I’m being blunt I think I just like Paul Simon and his music a lot more than I like Garfunkel’s. And that’s what I think holds down this album is Garfunkel’s contributions. Idk if that like the consensus on their work/relationship but it’s definitely mine.
the clarity is really nice
I was feeling a wee bit weary and cynical when this popped up this morning. But it's won me round, once again. It starts out like a greatest hits record and its stature just can't be denied. Probably transcends taste.
Great album front to back. Really didn't expect to like the entirety of the album, even though I know, and we all know, some of this huge hits on this album. Production sounds wonderful. The live version of Bye Bye Love is an odd placement for this album, but the crowd clapping sounds like them old folks had a hoot. Title track is somber and eerily pretty.
Absolutely wonderful album.
Didn't know we had this on vinyl because it's one of my wifes favourite albums, but now I know! I actually liked it a lot myself. It's amazing that as a duo they broke up over 50 years ago, and people still care about their relationship.
I'm a sucker for some Simon & Garfunkel
Enjoyed listening to the songs with the harmonies and melodies.
Beautiful songwriting
Pretty darn good album.
Every song is enjoyable. The Boxer is an all time song, the rest is good to great
An absolute classic. Perhaps a little overproduced but full of amazing tracks
Vejo esse álbum de maneira um pouco deslocada. Ele foi lançado em 1970, mas por algum motivo, em minha mente, eu não o coloco na década de 1970 e nem na de 1960, mas sim na de 1980! Ainda não consigo explicar muito bem o porquê… A única exceção á isso em meus olhos é a faixa Baby Driver que têm uma pegada inegavelmente anos 60. Enfim, um disco lindo. A voz aveludada de Garfunkel mesclada com a produção temperada no ponto certo são uma combinação suprema. Consigo ver porque este disco foi, por um tempo, o LP mais vendido do mundo. Ele realmente te abraça e te envolve de forma completa. Mas, surpreendentemente, eu não sinto nada demais ouvindo a faixa inicial e titular do álbum, Bridge Over Troubled Water. Sempre leio a galera abençoando esta canção, falando que mudou suas respectivas vidas e tudo mais. Me sinto um pouco estranho tendo ela como a minha menos favorita de todo o álbum… Também não gosto da faixa que vêm logo depois dela. Mas de Cecília adiante eu gostei de quase todas as canções do resto do disco. Preciso ouvir as outras obras dessa dupla magnânima! 4/5
Great. Beauty.
Probably not their best but still pretty great
Beautiful stuff
They lay it on a bit thick for me on the title track, tone it down boys and don't overplay your hand! The rest of the album is pretty sweet, looser and much more of an interesting mix of sounds that Paul continued to explore in his solo career.
Such a classic. Beautiful melodies. Lovely album.
Almost a perfect album. Paul Simon’s love letter and soft goodbye to Art Garfunkel. I’ve always resonated with Paul, his solitude, his introversion, his ache. And this album holds all of that and more.
Really enjoyed this. I thought the album as a whole flowed very well together, and there was some variety in the songs for the album. Pleasant surprise.
This duo. *chef’s kiss*
warm and fuzzies got a touch sleepy but overall bangin enough and so family friendly that I gotta give it props
Solid album.
They are both brilliant singers, indulging in great lyricism with amazing hits, with Cecilia and The Boxer with great B-sides. Soft and mellow, but something that everyone would appreciate.
Wow, what an album. I've heard several songs off this one, but never the album itself and I really loved it; I found several "hidden" gems. Only a song or two that didn't do it for me. I'm really impressed with how upbeat and engaging their music is with such great lyrics and voices to pair with it, they're truly a match made in heaven! Favorite songs: Bridge Over Troubled Water Cecilia The Boxer The Only Living Boy in New York Song for the Asking
The fifth and final Simon and Garfunkel album has plenty of expected high hallmarks, such as "Bridge over Troubled Waters". A combination of piano, guitar and soothing vocals to coat the whole album in good vibes, such as "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright" and the parts of "The Boxer" that suddenly add the brass section.
Beautiful swansong https://youtube.com/shorts/QUh64V1q5-0
excellent sunday morning listen. *almost* redeems paul simon?? loses an entire star for the hand clap live track
Earworm stuff, but requires new, less mellow interpretation.
4.5/5 - Soft, emotional, folksy roots - Reflective and quiet - Dreamy, symphonic elements - Easy uneasy resolution - Feels like the closing of a chapter
Good album
Always reminds me of Aunt Lu. Very 70s. Mostly all good songs.
Really beautiful album, Bridge Over Troubled Water is GOATed
# Album Name: Bridge over troubled water # Artist: Simon & Garfunkel # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Amazing opening track. Iconic. This was a very enjoyable album. I think it will grow even further on me over time. # Top Tunes: BOTW / The boxer / Cecilia # Would I listen to it again? Yes
Bridge Over troubled Water and The Boxer are a couple of the best songs ever written, but this album seems quite incohesive.
Just lovely
The good tracks are good, the rest are kind of filler. I listened to this one prior to Parsley, Sage Rosemary and Thyme. Its decent to good. Folk always seemed like some white-people-nonsense so maybe I never gave it a fair shake. (I realize the irony in that)
Superb. Maybe even a 5
What a great album, from bridge over troubled water, Cecilia, El condor pasa, the boxer.
I mean what can be said that hasn’t already about the opener?! Beautiful. Little drop off for the second track and then right back with ‘Cecilia.’ First time I’d noticed all the elements in it. Great song. Yeh, great album. Great energy and composition. Nice changes in tempo and feel between the songs, but all great songwriting and structure.
Masterpiece!
Lovely music
First one I have on vinyl. I'm also going this evening to sing Simon and garfunkel songs with chorus small groups. One that I'm quite familiar with but probably haven't really listened to enough. It's really good. The huge tracks are huge. The tracks you don't think of so much are excellent too. Must listen to more.
Good album, bit of a folk-contemporary pop vibe. Baby Driver feels a bit Beatles-esque, which considering this album's release date (1970), it might well be. I'd rate it a 7.5. Maybe it will grow more on me.
1999, little red corvette not bad
Obviously some legendary songs on this, but I was surprised by the amount of filler
Listened in the truck via YouTube music. The album gets more interesting as it goes along. Bridge Over Troubled Water definitely had cultural significance, but I find there’s a lot more interesting sounds. Cecilia, The Boxer, and of course The Only Living Boy In New York (personal favorite due to it being on the Garden State soundtrack). All in all a strong record.
Had never listened in full, really enjoyed
Almost all classics. I am not big into S&G but some of my faves on here. Only Living Boy in NY!
Got all the classics. Feel a bit short of being a top album.
It's great and has some timeless songs but I don't think it's their best and it sort of falls all over the place in the end. The Boxer remains majestic.
This might be a controversial opinion but Bridge over Troubled Water (the song) never really did it for me. El Condor Pasa, however, immediately makes me want to cry (in a good way) every time i listen to it.
Those harmonies are so gorgeous. A lot of great stuff here. One of my all time favourite songs is Bridge Over Troubled Water. That live song inclusion prevents this from being perfect. Stop clapping! 4.5/5
Har aldrig tänkt på att Bridege over troubled water avslutas med bas och trummor som påminner om ett sjöslag. El Condor passa, farlig mark att beträda. Blir lätt panflöjtssprlamde indianer på valfri turistfälla. De håller sig på rätt sida gränsen. Cecilia. Catchy, men märklig text. Tokigt arrangemang. Keep the customer satisfied. Rockigare, helt ok So long Frank Lloyd Wright. Architects may come and go The boxer. Den ordlösa refrängen tycker jag drar ned helhetsintrycket av låten Baby driver. Svängigt trams The only living boy in new York. Skivans bästa spår jämte titelspåret. Why don't you write me. Folk, Rockabilly och ska i fin blandning. Bye bye love. Ren utfyllnad. Borde utelämnats, särkilt som handlkappen är outhärdlig. Song for the asking. Bitterljuv melodi och stämmor. Albumet har helt klart sina toppar
Listened on the train home after 10 hour work day, so tired but feeling fairly positive. Much more familiar with songs from this album than the last. Hard to objectively listen to the title track and The Boxer as they are so embedded in public domain but clearly beautiful tracks and popular for good reason. Had no idea Cecilia was a S&G song (Suggs was pretty faithful to this version!). Not as slow-folk based as I thought it would be as an album, some more jazz infused upbeat songs, but obviously not without the odd flute solo. Not sure I'd return regularly, but would be interested in a deeper dive into the lyrics.
Good 4
bengr
Cecilia is my favorite off this album by far. I also like The Boxer. I hadn't heard the rest of the songs before, but they were alright. Cecilia alone brings this up to a 4 for me.
Good album, couple bangers, couple meh...
Bye Bye Love sticks out like the cheap cover it is but otherwise a very good album.
I've always felt like these guys sound best when it's as close to them and their guitars as possible, with some well placed additions that don't overwhelm that. SOME of their have always sounded like somebody decided they needed to add a bunch of garbage to the song to make them more radio friendly. That's the music business, I guess. That doesn't take away from the greatness of this one, just kinda makes me want to search out the versions without that stuff, though admittedly the producer was probably right, evidenced by the fact that we are listening to this one today. This is a great album of songwriting, some production quality that irks me in some ways, but a certified classic.
Well that’s the third and final of their albums for me on this list . An artist I had some familiarity with but hadn’t delved into and have now heard a bunch from . Surprisingly this became an artist I bonded with my mother on so it may stay in my playlists for some time . The album itself was beautiful , easily my fav of theirs and a true 5 contender . It’s peaceful soothing and still attention grabbing
better than I remembered from the past
The issue with this site is that I am always reluctant to give a 5* but I need to distinguish this with other albums I've given a (low) 4*. This is a fantastic album for me and really lived up to the mad hype that surrounds it, despite my reservations. But it's not quite 5*. So let's think of this 4* as a 4.5* rounded down. Cruel, but these sort of tough decisions are inevitable on a 5-point scale. The Boxer is a song that we did in choir in primary school, never consciously knew who it was by. Lovely surprise on listening, amazing throwback. Fun to read the history of the album's creation too!
Pleasantly orchestrated, pleasantly sung, pleasantly written, simply done, and just well made.
Classic
I was 18 when my new girlfriend played me this. I was quite enjoying it till she told me that it had been special to her and her ex, in fact it was “their” album! Anyway 40 years later I can take a slightly more mature approach and grudgingly admit it’s a classic.
I like the chilled vibe
Had a S&G "greatest hits" CD in my teens that contained a lot of these songs. Almost all remain straight up bangers, though the title track seems a little cringy to me now. In any case, the kind of album you can listen to on a road trip with your sister and mum with no complaints.
Really good album, i would totally listen again. Honestly totally embarassing for me not knowing that Cecilia was a song from this album and not by the vamps💀💀.
Me ha encantado! Que alegría de álbum, que maravilla de temas y que buen rollo me ha transmitido Super clasicazo Le doy un 8/10 en la escala wow
Not a huge Simon & Garfunkel fan but The Boxer is an amazing song. The rest of this album was pretty alright too. I'm feeling generous so I'll give this a 4.
Bridge over troubled water, El Condor Pasa, Cecilia, The Boxer....banger album!
An album that is undoubtedly well-produced and historically important. The sound is meticulously crafted, the arrangements are diverse, and there’s a clear sense of artistic ambition throughout. It’s easy to understand why this album became a classic. That said, the title track doesn’t resonate with me anymore. There’s something about its grandiose expression and emotional insistence that feels a bit forced. Over time, it has started to bore me, perhaps because it has become too iconic and overexposed. But as a whole, Bridge Over Troubled Water remains a strong and important record that deserves its place in music history. Not necessarily because every song still feels relevant today, but because it set new standards for what folk-pop could be. 4/5
Well, I'm definitely Team Paul. Arty is a great accompaniment, but his stuff kinda brings the album down a little. Still, this is one of the all-time great albums. Deserving of the list.
Iconic, although I always thought these white boys were some of the whiniest
4.5
love it to death
I could see how this would be a 5 star album to someone that really loves and connects with these songs and music, and while I do think there is great songwriting, I feel like a lot of it comes out pretty "toothless," even for folk. The arrangements and way the songs are done don't go far enough to truly display the work, which I think some other artists' covers of these songs has since corrected.
Another biased review as I'm a big Simon & Garfunkel fan. Lots of good tracks on this album, including my favourite song of their's "The Only Living Boy In New York". The harmonies they do are perfection.
A great and emotional record. A variety of unusual instruments were used here, and it worked out well. The vocals are superb, and the songwriting is amazing. Favourite Track(s): Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Baby Driver, The Boxer Least Favourite Track(s): Why Don't You Write Me
Great album, it’s a classic for a reason
An achievement in recording for the time.
There are so many huge hits here, and the album is almost flawless. The track "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was used a lot in various forms at church growing up, and reading about gospel as its inspiration makes sense. I love "El Condor Pasa", though similarly, that is also ripped off Peruvian musicians. I suppose impactful folk music always has its predecessors and inspiration to get there. The highlights are the true Simon originals of "The Boxer" and "The Only Living Boy in New York". 4.5 but there's something about Garfunkel's and Simon's vocals, though beautiful, that doesn't resonate with me as much I would like, similar to Joni Mitchell.
this is our fourth paul simon album, the second in 3 days, and we still havent gotten an album from so many classic artists that i know have multiple on the list. i know its random but i wish there were a way to space out artists with multiple albums. now that im done complaining, this album is so much better than bookends. if we had more than a day between the two this couldve possibly gotten a 5 but i really didnt want to listen to s&g again so soon and it put me in a sour mood.
Loved the Boxer. Particular fave
I'd heard that this album was very acclaimed, and now I understand why. The two tracks I'd heard previously were my favorites: The Boxer and Cecelia. The title track was pretty powerful as well. The remaining tracks felt just ok, which knocks it down slightly to a 4.
Not my absolute favorite album of theirs, but still an undeniably wonderful collection of songs. Cecilia, The Only Living Boy In New York, the title track. I'm cuspy on 4 vs 5 but I think I'll round down on this one. Some of the production was kind of busy and distracting to the tracks.
Paul Simon's songwriting is mature, subtle and fantastically inventive. Garfunkel's gentle tenor floats beautifully through each song. The instrumentation is ambitious, perhaps too grand for the intimate nature of the songs, but it's hard to fault this album for its execution.
The title track is one of the most important and one of the best songs ever written, that's for sure. The whole album was very influenntial. Also, just without these facts - it's still a great album.
The title track is way too saccharine for me, but the rest of this album is phenomenal.
In retrospect, putting such an elegant, languid ballad as the opening track on an album that is otherwise pretty uptempo probably should have been a sign that Simon & Garfunkel were flying too close to the sun.
For reasons I'd like to think are rational but probably aren't, I want to hate just about everything Simon and/or Garfunkel does. I find the songwriting on the folksier 60s material way too goofy, or I find Paul Simon's later work not interesting enough relative to how much he risked to cross the cultural boycott line. And yet here it all makes sense to me. I listen to "Cecilia" and understand why Paul Simon wanted to do that in the first (in addition to understanding, in some sense, Vampire Weekend's whole deal); I listen to "Baby Driver" and I get where the folk scenesters were coming from at their most energetic (in addition to understanding, in some sense, Edgar Wright's whole deal); I listen to "Keep the Customer Satisfied" and I feel like I understand more of where pop music thought it could maybe go in a post-Beatles world (in addition to understanding, in some sense, the producers of Full House and/or whoever wrote the theme song). I don't think Simon & Garfunkel will ever be my favorite due to whatever prejudices I may have on my end. But even if you're a hater, you should be able to admit when your enemies made some good points.
Good stuff
Still really great. I can’t get over how Garfunkel looms over Paul on the cover and the record. He must regret not doing this himself everyday.
A lot of this is good, but a chunk of it is just kinda 'fine', 3*5
my cat Béla hates traveling, but he can tolerate the car ride in the cat carrier a little bit better if I throw on some Simon & Garfunkel, so I've become fairly familiar with their five studio albums over the past couple years. Bridge isn't necessarily my favorite, but it's hard to deny that it's one of their finest efforts, especially considering the circumstances surrounding its production (most notably, Art Garfunkel missing sessions to go act in a movie). how can I really deny an album with songs as great as the title track, or "The Boxer," or especially "The Only Living Boy In New York" (which might stand as my favorite S&G song of all time)? you're looking at some of the most immaculate pop songs ever conceived right there! the vocal layering is fantastic as always, but what really sells this album is all the studio instrumentation. on some previous S&G albums, I always felt like the bells & whistles distracted from the core of what made them so compelling, but on Bridge they all serve to elevate the songs in question, especially the brass and saxophones that show up from time to time. a great note for this iconic duo to go out on. decent 8/10.
Will listen after dopamine break
though I prefer the Concert in Central Park versions of BoTW and The Boxer, this album is outstanding.
Favorite tracks: Cecilia Definitely a great chill/easy listening album.
Great album with some classics
Some classics on this one
Nice easy listening, up beat tunes with some good percussion and acoustic guitar work topped off with a good singing duo harmonising well. Overall, a well put together album.
Nice and calming, I liked this album alot
Great album, has some really top tier songs on it.
Love this Album - glad to listen to it again! #albumsky #musicsky 4/5
these two never do me dirty
Music is good. Some is low energy, but great harmonizing.
I liked this one more than I thought I would. Actually enjoyed listening to it on the way to work.
Objektivt är det ju bra. Många hits. De träffar inte perfekt för min del så det blir inte högsta betyg. Vilket jag har full förståelse för att man sätter. Bästa låten är "the only living boy in new york", mycket bättre än övriga hits.
This was a really beautiful album, I enjoyed all the songs but the title song was by far my favorite. 3.5/5
Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970) remains a classic and an essential piece of pop history, a masterful swan song defined by its ambitious production and genre-hopping brilliance. The album's reputation is entirely warranted by its colossal singles—"Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Boxer," and "Cecilia"—which are arguably flawless. However, the non-single tracks, while often interesting experiments in world music and folk-rock ("El Cóndor Pasa," "Baby Driver"), are noticeably less consistent and captivating, making the album's brilliance feel front-loaded and leaving the overall listening experience slightly uneven compared to the peerless quality of its major hits.
A piece of New Yorin in the Sixties
Not my favorite S&G album, but they're always great.
Nice
So many classic songs, from the title track to Cecilia.
Just enough classics to push this into four-star territory, although I tend to enjoy the later versions of those classics more than the originals.
Overall solid album, especially “The Boxer”. Unfortunate but perhaps not unexpected that the duo parted ways after this album
No doubt that this a great album with solid songs, but once I finished listening, I kinda missed something that stood out.
A timeless classic -Cecilia -The Boxer -The Only Living Boy in New York
sweet cooing reminiscent of a mellower Beatles, comforting if vintage enjoyed the change in pace from BOTW to cecelia and keep the customer satisfied, to the subtle bossa nova vibe with So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
Starting my Monday off with Simon and Garfunkel really set me up on my high horse and man do I already know I'm going to fall hard. Good album, I forget how short some albums are though.
Solid all the way through. I like the duo better than the either musician individually, and this album showcases how well they make music as a unit. It's mellow, folky, and a bit melancholy, but enjoyable. It also works well as a whole, even though the songs are good on their own. Overall: 3.8/5
Its a classic, hard to listen to with fresh ears. I love the warm tone
I didn't really know what to expect, I think maybe I've heard a track off this before, and covers of the title track. I was pleasantly surprised. This is my first album by them, and I understand the hype.
8/10. Happy 300 albums to me!!! This is a really nice album!!! :)
very good love Baby Driver after watching the film
Classic album, lots of songs I recognise
poetic and lyrical, makes you like floating on a cloud…
Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5
Love love love them
Easy to listen to, a bit emotional, a bit warm, a bit rich.
A great album to pop on if you’re looking to wind down and hit the sack. There’s some good tunes on here for sure, but the whole thing makes me very sleepy 🥱
A lot of classics on here.....the clapping on 'Bye Bye Love' is obnoxious. 4.5 stars.
Classic
Klassieker van Simon & Garfunkel. Dit is weer een van die albums die je vooraf verwacht in een 1001-lijstje. We krijgen hier het klassieke Simon & Garfunkel geluid, met vooral veel samenzang begeleidt door voornamelijk het akoestische gitaarwerk van Paul Simon. Bridge over Troubled Water is voor sommigen misschien een oorwurm geworden, maar blijft natuurlijk wel een mooi nummer. Verder herkennen we met name Cecilia, Bye Bye Love en uiteraard the Boxer. Ik twijfel een beetje of ik dit album het beste vind, of toch Parsley, Sage etc (wat we nog moeten krijgen). De muziek is helaas wat te gedateerd geworden om er allebei een 5 voor te geven. En de vraag is of 1 van de 2 dat dan wel verdient. Het is net als met andere bands, zoals the Kinks, dat het het beste is om de Greatest Hits te luisteren. Maar die worden slechts bij uitzondering in deze lijst toegelaten. Ik ben bang dat ik het daarom bij een 4 voor dit album moet houden, net als wat ik vermoedelijk voor Parsley ga geven. En ik hoef niet bang te zijn dat we daarmee een perfect score mislopen, want er is sowieso 1 zure broeder die dit helemaal niks vindt haha.
listened to again nearly every song on this record is familiar to me, not from my listening history but just from culture...that's how iconic this is
A very nice album! Bridge Over Troubled Water is such a beautiful song. I also love Cecilia! I thought the cover by The Vamps was the original version up until a few years ago. Much to my surprise! 4 ⭐️
Great classic album
Love this album my dad used to play it when i was a kid lots of warm memories.
This album was way better than “Bookends”. I felt the tension between the duo as they were both trying to get this album finished before they would break up for awhile.
Great!
Some solid songs and very good overall. Not quite a 5 but pretty dang close.
Was not expecting to like this, especially not this much. Usually this kind of music would not be for me, but this is a rare example of a chill and soothing folk album that manages to stay fun the whole way through. It doesn't leave instrumentation in the gutter, it's not repetitive or monotonous, and all the crescendos here a extremely well made (the title track and The Boxer are so damn good). This is just a very pleasant and enjoyable listen. Wasn't a huge fan of the more laid-back song here as they're pretty much typical American folk that I find boring, but there are only a couple of those, so this is still a great album. This is not the kind of music I see myself returning to often, but I enjoyed the experience a lot.
3.5
Reminds me of listening to music in my grandpas car
VIbes! Aber man muss auch in der Stimmung sein für diesen sehr verträumten hippie Vibe. Aber dann is geil.
Whoever made this list certainly must like Simon/Simon & Garfunkel. This was the last studio album from S/G, and it includes “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, which as I recall was the #1 song of 1970 and one of the top songs of the 1970s. Cecilia was a big radio hit, but it isn’t in my list of top S/G songs. The Boxer grew in popularity as the years passed. The rest of the record is good but not five stars.
And back to traditional 1001 album fare we go. I like the album cover. This is my favorite S&G album so far, I think, in no small part because of 'Cecilia' (which is in no small part because of this beloved comedy video from my college era, 'Simon and Carfunkel' (bad for headaches though, honk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5kBOZBxF5k ). I'm a little too sleepy to pay proper attention to this album, but in my defense, some of these (non-Cecilia) songs are very conducive to a snooze. Pleasant little snooze though. Wiki also says a lot of these songs are secretly about Garfunkel, which is cute/weird/interesting/sad. Highlights: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Cecilia', 'The Boxer', 'Bye Bye Love' (which we had before with Ray Charles!)
This flew by pretty quickly. The variety on what is basically a folk/singer-songwriter album is way more than what I would expect from artists that are supposedly similar to the boys here. It's still fundamentally folk music but there is enough variability in the songs to make it seem greater than the genre is. There are plenty of time, tempo, and key changes/arrangements to keep you from getting bored and to me that's really rare for this kind of album. I don't want to give it a 5 because there are some skips on here (Keep the customer satisfied, so long frank loyd wright, why don't you write me) but the huge hits are huge for a reason and they really have cross-genre appeal. A 4.5 if there ever was one.
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Deserves to be considered a classic. Contains some of their best known songs.
8/10
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" is the fifth and final album by American folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. The album follows a similar musical pattern to the previous album, "Bookends," by partly abandoning their traditional folk style to incorporate elements of rock, R&B, jazz, world music and pop. The album was produced by Simon & Garfunkel and Roy Halee. It was their first album to credit musicians which included some from "The Wrecking Crew." Commercially, the album hit #1 in both the US and UK. Critically, it initially had mixed reviews but, in retrospect, many consider it their best album. The self-titled "Bridge Over Troubled Water" opens softly with a piano and Garfunkel on lead vocals. Slowly, the drum cymbals, Simon on backing vocals and strings are added. The song builds: a "Wall of Sound" style. The song was inspired by a song from the Swan Silvertones and Simon wrote this addressed to his wife. A classic if there ever was one. Simon translates the Peruvian "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" into English. A flute, some stringed instrument and Simon on vocals in this uplifting. song. What Simon thought was a traditional song and not subject to royalties was not true. I think selling 25 million album copies helped that out. Simon and Garfunkel used a tape machine with a reverberation effect and drum sticks on a parquet floor to create the catchy beat of "Cecilia." Vocal harmonies. A flute. This is a fun song. If you listen to lyrics, it's about an unfaithful girl who invites another guy to her bed while the singer (lover) is in the bathroom. It can happen. The first single released was "The Boxer," another big one. Acoustic guitar, Simon on lead vocals and Garfunkel on vocal harmonies. Another song that builds with a catchy chorus "lie-la-lie-lie-lie-lie-lie." There's all sorts of instruments: echoing drums, flute, harmonica, tuba, dobro and contra bass. "The Only Living Boy in New York" is one of the deeper cuts I really liked. Acoustic guitar, bass and Simon with heartfelt vocals and fading harmonies. Garfunkel was away acting in a movie as Simon wrote this song about isolation. Connecting the dots, I'm thinking that isolation did not help the long-term stability of this duo. There's a fair bit of variety in tone (delicate, serious, upbeat and fun) songs and in the styles (ballads, bossa nova, pop, world, Latin, even reggae). There's lots of instruments, audience and various percussion and unique beats....I didn't think it was over-the-top production. This album has a few absolute classic pop songs and up there with the best Simon has ever written. But, there are a few more sleepy or as one critic called it soporific tunes. Overall, the highs are very high and this is a classic and very good album. I might give the slight edge to their previous album "Bookends" but they're both worth a listen.
This album is classic, but why is the title track the opener?? It’s a total mood killer before the album even really gets going
A pleasant listen. Not really my thing. Although, I did enjoy the more upbeat songs. A well done album overall. Just not for me.
Знайомлячись із #folkrock альбомами минулого ні в якому разі не можна пройти повз цього легендарного дуету. І насправді, трохи шкода, що ми починаєм це знайомство не з меланхолійного та трохи психоделічного Sounds of Silence (1966), що є моїм улюбленим альбомом цього дуету. Це есенція не тільки їх творчості, а і усього вишуканого, пасторального фолк року 60-х. І якщо послухати спочатку цей альбом, а за ним більш амбітний Bookends (1968), стане зрозумілим чому Bridge Over Troubled Water вважають вершиною їх творчості. Він не тільки втілює у собі всі ідеї з минулих альбомів, а піднімає їх до «епічного» рівня. Саме на цьому альбомі, аранжування Пола Саймона досягають свого піку. Окрім звичного фолк звучання 60-х, ми також можемо тут почути великий вплив соулу, R&B, gospel-у та навіть південно-американської та африканської народної музики. По своїй суті це просто дуже чипляючі, поп пісні, дуже гарні та винахідливі поп пісні, що звучать унікально навіть у нас час. В тім, того рівня інноваційності та «величі», якій був на минулих роботах, тут вже, на жаль, не відчувається. Цей альбом - це «лебедина пісня» гурту, і це відчувається як у ліриці, так в настрої самої музики, а часом навіть складається враження, що слухаєш збірку «кращих хітів» гурту, на прощальний концерт якого ти нещодавно сходив.
Simon & Garfunkel are always difficult to put a finger on. Sometimes you get soft-spoken, harmonised guitar ballads about Robert Frost; sometimes you get Simon's signature narrative-driven compostions, strongly influenced by the regional music of some random country across the world; and sometimes they even give the Beatles a run for their money. Here, you get exactly that familiar hodgepodge, but only the very best of it, like picking all the best parts out of a salad. Perhaps not the most coherent album of all time, but who cares when it's all such a joy to listen to.
Very pleasant. Excellent songwriting and composition by Simon. Some amazing songs. Also very sleepy
Baš dobar album, volim njih dvojicu i često si pustim. Nekako je dosta raznoliko, pa čak i stilski, iako ima većinom laganice. Ugodan odmor za uši nakon par loših albuma 😁 4/5, 7.5/10
Before this album, my only other (knowing) exposure to Simon and Garfunkel was The Sound of Silence. After listening, I can understand why they were so successful. I recognized Celia, but the rest of the album was a delight to discover. I really appreciate the variety of instruments and styles that get brought on for single songs, it gives the whole album a feeling of being strung together from a patchwork of life experiences. The crashes from the Boxer, brass from Satisfied, and the guitar from New York are my favs, but they're all good. Many of the lyrics seem sad, introspective, and maybe a little downtrodden, but the music and energy are so fun they contrast excellently. It's a wonderful folk album. Favs: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Keep The Customer Satisfied, Celia, The Boxer
A good listen
295/1001
I liked it- Cecilia was my fav
This is just nice and sweet. I love Garfunkel's 2010s-jaret-looking ass. Baby Driver is a rare example where an American group builds off 60s Brit-Pop without being annoying. 4/5.
I’ve known this album since I was a kid, it has some absolutely undeniable songs, and I always think of it as a classic. However, it’s been a long, long time since I’ve listened to Bridge Over Troubled Water all the way through because it just never crosses my mind to play it, and while I enjoyed revisiting it, I’m not sure that will change. Maybe that’s the difference between a four-star and a five-star album?
I really enjoyed this album. Turning into a Simon & Garfunkel fan
Classic album
It's Simon & Garfunkel so you can't really go wrong. Not their best album, but still great stuff. My favorite on this one is The Boxer. Not really a Bridge fan.
great. i dont like this style of music, still great.
Good, classic
Tunes galore
The duo's last album is also their best. Does not waste a single second with nonesense like the other albums do and simply delivers the goods. The songwriting, that is. Also, the way Paul Simon's hair looks like it is Art Garfunkel's moustache on the cover art is very funny to me. Key tracks: Bridge Over Troubled Water El Condor Pasa Cecilia So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright The Boxer
Might be one of the best albums of all time but I cringed when it came up yesterday. Just never was my jam.
Galet bra låtskrivare är de. Genomtänk produktion rakt igenom. Stråkarna och fiolerna bär varje gång(”So Long, Frank Lloyd”, ”El Condor Pasa”). Känns som att de hämtat inspiration från många andra kulturer, vilket är amerikansk kultur som bäst. Kommer vara en banger när man sitter med kärringen på verandan som 70-åring och ser barnbarn springa runt. Fulaste omslaget någonsin.
they lezzed the hell out on this
This is the second album of theirs I've listened to and I'm happy to say I enjoyed it a lot more than the previous one. That first run of songs is brilliant. The opener and title track is obviously a true classic. Way to open an album. A lot of beauty throughout the album. The quality dips a bit towards the end. That live Everly Brothers cover is entirely superfluous, though I do get why they included it. Their harmonies are as silky smooth as ever. However, my one eternal gripe is that Paul Simons lyrics are as subtle as the Pregerson interchange. There's nothing beyond the surface. He undoubtedly writes gorgeous grade A melodies. And a lot of the time that's enough. But sometimes the one dimensional nature of his lyrics leaves me feeling hollow. Sometimes his lyrics make me think of Olive Garden and Tom Cruise films. He's the most AMERICAN songwriter I can think of. Not in a bad way, but also kind of in a bad way. lai la lai la la lai lai la la lai lalalala lai...
Absolutely great. Simon and Garfunkel never failed when it came to beautiful harmonies and captivating lyrics.
Love this
This album is not going to blow your socks off, but will lull you into a relaxing state. I liked a lot of songs on here such as the title track, Cecilia, The Boxer, Baby Driver, The Only Boy Living In New York (might be my favorite track on this album). Quick-hitting album that makes for some really easy listening. Not too many complaints from me. This is in the 4 territory, but maybe closer to a Low 4.
It has a nice variety of genres and moods, with just about every song being fun and interesting. I liked Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme a little bit more though.
What a great album. Cecilia is such a banger, I've been a fan of that song for a long, long time. But it also has The Boxer and Only Living Boy in New York? So good!
Stellar album from back to front
Vackert album med fina harmonier, många bängers. Nära perfekt
A bit twee all these years later, but there is no denying the quality of Garfunkel's voice 4.5*
Awesome
brilliant
Providing many influences but not an album for me
Folk with some unique aspects like jazz and rock, frolicking in the fields - Good blend of different instruments and styles, making it fun to listen to - Standout tracks include Bridge Over Troubled Water for the vocals, The Boxer for the deep saxophone, and The Only Living Boy in New York for the melody - Some songs get repetitive
Very amazing album the music is so profound and composed beautifully, I do have to be in a mood for Simon & Garfunkel but when I’m in that mood it slaps
idk how i’ve never listened to this whole album!!! wish i could give it 4.5 stars
Like a folk, rock, and gospel smoothie with heartfelt lyrics
Cecelia girlie when will you come home?!
Fantastic album. Highlights are of course Bridge, Cecilia, and the Boxer
Flawless and phenomenal collection of thematic pieces scaling multiple structures. Pop songs, ballads, interpretative pieces, and engaging and interesting stories with exceptional melodies. This album particularly reminds me that Simon and Garfunkel were so incredible and the schism only really let Art fall into obscurity but he was gifted and talented. Another album and lubes me up and inserts me deep into a period of nostalgia that I've been a part of.
It's a classic that I had the pleasure of listening to growing up. My mom was 40 when she had me and I got to enjoy a broad range of music due to that. Love how they harmonize together. One of the greatest duos out there.
Good voice and pretty calm music. Some odd but interesting instruments pop in out of nowhere to make it almost comical at times.
I don’t like bridge over troubled waters but I like all other tracks: Simon and Garfunkel are a solid 4 for me
This is a sweet album. Good, but not perfect. Beautiful & impeccable Paul Simon vocals. Standard folk instrumentation. I’m thrown off by the insertion of a live track in the midst of all the other studio versions. Stand out tracks are “The Boxer” and “The Only Living Biy in New York”.
GOOD SHIT
Melodic folk rock/pop. Simon's voice is a pleasant listen. Title track OK, a bit overrated. Standouts are the hits "Cecilia" and "The Boxer" which are great.
The album has moved me to tears. That surprised me. It's getting too much after a while though. Still, 4/5.
Overall Thoughts: Average start, but picked up. Big tracks, chill vibes. Favourite tracks: Cecilia, The Boxer, Why Don't You Write Me, Bye Bye Love
Half the songs are absolutely amazing, the other half are mostly tedious
I wanted to listen to this with fresh ears, but honestly that was too hard. Great songs, a classic, etc. I suppose it deserves 5 stars, objectively, but for my own listening, not quite.
Simon & Garfunkel's last album, released in early 1970s. I love the hit songs especially (my favorite is El Condor Pasa), and the angelic voice of Art Garfunkel always touches me. The rest of the album is also good. It's a tad overproduced, I feel but it still overall a very nice album.
Some terrific songs - but it doesn't move me the way it did 20 years ago.
Fantastic. Enjoyable cover to cover. Love the vocals and just adore the style. First couple of tracks are absolute classics. Very close to a five but giving a strong 4.
Simon & Garfunkel's farewell album. With Art Garfunkel taking up acting, Paul Simon found himself lacking the motivation to write any songs for the duo. After all, he was the one doing all the songwriting, so why shouldn't he keep the songs for a solo effort? Still, the duo had anticipated to work on a new album once Garfunkel finished filming, so they scrapped together some songs for a definitively final album. The result is somehow heads and shoulders above their back catalogue. The opening title track is one of the most moving, resonant songs ever put to tape, and a clear highlight in the boys' musical career. The rest of the album is Paul Simon's eccentric songwriting at it's strongest with highlights like The Boxer, El condor pasa, and even radio-favorite Cecelia demonstrating the effectiveness of the range of styles employed by the duo. The album closes with the bittersweet Song for the Asking, as Simon & Garfunkel reassure that they will always have music in their hearts and for one another. As an album, it's a fantastic collection of folk songs at it's most innovative, wonderfully executed. As a parting gift, it is a sweet and sorrowful goodbye to a once-in-a-generation duo that brought unmatched music to the lives of millions.
Another Simon and Garfunkel album in the space of a few days! Not complaining, very partial to them! Aside from the obvious 3 well known songs from this album, I discovered El Condor Pasa (If I Could), The Only Living Boy in New York and Song for the Asking.
4.5
Yes, I, too, had a folk and Wes Anderson phase in highschool which brought me to this album before today. El Condor Pasa has a Renfaire quality to it, but the ratio of infectious bangers to inscrutable treacle is high. Love this.
Classic. Art Garfunkle is underappreciated as a singer
Great stuff.
pretty and special with some iconic songs on the tracklist
Pretty loaded album, this has to be widely accepted as their best based on the preponderance of classics alone. I have to say, starting the album with “Bridge…” is an inexplicable choice. Regardless, this is a classic.