Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme

Not really my vine but overall good music

Haunting duets, fun poppy songs, and soothing solos. It is a wonderful album that is only marred by the relationship that Simon and Garfunkel had

A good album that starts strong with the title track and goes on from there, bold move cotton lets see how it plays out, some nice further songs in homeward bound and I enjoyed the Bob Dylan dis-track laying down some salt.

Homeward Bound, 59th Street Bridge Song, and Simple Desultory Philippic are highlights on this one, but there is a LOT of cringe scattered throughout. Their albums would get so much better from here on out.

I know a lot more songs in this than I thought. It's a good mellow, acoustic album. Not a go out and but, but one you won't turn off when it's played. It's a quick listen.

Lets have a dangling conversation about this subtly cool album.

Nice album. Gentle songs great voices

Mielenkiintoisia kontrapunkti harmonioita ja leppoisaa folkkia. Scarborough Fair / Canticle paras.

Some classics, but mostly songs I wouldn't listen to again.

Apart from Scarborough Fair and Silent Night wasn't all too bothered

Okay

what more can you say? solid album by the masters of harmony

Good and soothing

Didn't even have to listen to this to know it was getting 5 stars. Simon and Garfunkel are one of my favourites and I've been listening to them for years.

no me gusta

Okay

Nice eclectic album. Some bangers. Some not so bangers. A great album for the right sort of mood. Want to listen to it on vinyl

Love Simon and Garfunkel - this album is a classic, but not one of my favourites of theirs. My two favourite songs are "Scarborough fair" and "homeward bound". This is a bit airy-fairy for my liking

I knew the title song to this album, or at least the song which contains the words in the title of the album. It was never one of my favorites to be frank, though I tend to like the genre. I also know "Homeward Bound," and it's one of my favorite songs to sing when I'm... wait for it... homeward bound. The rest of the album's pretty good too. I guess you could say it's making me "feel groovy"

At their best, Simon & Garfunkel create incredible songs with infectious melodies and the most beautiful harmonies. At their worst, they are stuffy and boring. This album has both.

weinig variaties tussen de liedjes, met een paar die wel better waren ( ik genoot meer van de liedjes waar er iets meer instumentatie was). Algemeen ideaal voor achtergrond muziek, weinig storend maar ook heel goed aan. ( en ik luister te weinig naar de teksten om te weten of het lyrisch perfect was)

Kinda vibes, def good for a relaxing evening

Favorites include “Scarborough Fair”, “Homeward Bound”, and “The Dangling Conversation.” Underestimated how much I might enjoy this album.

Flashback to the Sweeny Sisters on SNL harmonizing on "Feeling groovy..." It can get a little too earnest and cringey ("you read your Emily Dickinson, and I read my ROBERT FROST." Like, dude, shut up.) but that is balanced out by bangers like Homeward Bound and 59th Street Bridge. For Emily and Poem on the Underground Wall are two of their prettiest ballads. Also, 7 O'Clock News/Silent Night is a regular on all my slit-your-wrist Christmas playlists.

Pretty nice and short catchy songs it felt like I was dreaming all the way whilst listening to it. 8/10

A very nice, fun album! Great folksy album from S&G, exactly what you expect. Short and sweet. Highlight for me is “Scarborough Fair”, which sounded like something I’d listen to for Music of Western Civilization back in college. 4/5.

This should be docked marks for the awful cover but aside from this, Paul Simon is one of the very very few absolute greats. The shortlist of outstanding songwriters that there is no doubt about. What an incredible set of songs.

Predictably nice. All the other songs from the greatest hits that aren't on BOTW. Hello lamppost.

What a beautiful, legendary album that I will spend almost no time listening to going forward. This style of music just isn't my go-to in any leisurely setting, but this is still an obvious great one. My relationship with Bob Dylan has really evolved heavily lately, as I've gone from "still not getting him" to "loving the song that parodies him the most because it still does remind me of him." Favorite track: A Simple Desultory Philippic

A few classics but largely boring. Wasn’t expecting the mean Bob Dylan parody. I’ll give it 3 because 2.5 isn’t an option.

8/10 Fave: Scarborough fair

A classic.

Obviously several well known singles on this album. I was struck by the cultural references, but in a very different form, of both A Simple Desultory Philippic (what a Dylan imitation) and 7oclock News. A very good folk album, showing the diversity of folk rock.

Top 5 best duos in music history

I've never really understood the way they sing their vocals on songs. I gotta be careful driving when they're playing since I could fall asleep

Loved this album, great folk sound

A bit of a classic album. I think at least for me, I remember it to be better than it was.

Standout Songs: Patterns A Simple Desultory Phillipic The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine

Not as twee as I expected. Pleasant, melodic, catchy, dated.

Love this song, reminds me of my childhood

Yeah they sing well together, but its kinda dated.. Is this what folk music was like in the 60s? I understand it was impactful at the time, but it doesn't hit the same nearly 60 years later. Most of these songs are forgettable... Silent Night is yawn. Best Track: Scarborough Fair / Canticle

Heerlijk album. Wat een bangers. Ging vooral erg goed op 'A simple desultory Philippic' wat een perfecte Bob Dylan imitatie is, compleet inclusief mondharmonica.

Twijfel tussen 3 en 4, maar omdat ik net te weinig ken doen ik 3

It feels like they're right behind me whispering into my ears. Rating 3.4.

I'm not a big fan of the old timey folk sound of Scarborough Fair to open the album, but the rest is really good. I especially like how they follow that opener with the very 60s rock inspired Patterns. Homeward Bound and the Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine are favorites and I also like the Dylan mocking A Simple Desultory Philippic.

Expected just some folky stuff but this delivered so much more

Good. Well-executed. Not wowed, maybe everyone has already taken their cue from Simon and Garfunkel so it didn't sound groundbreaking to me.

Not my vibe.

meh, too folky

Melodic

Simon & Garfunkel are poets, pure and simple. The perfect album to put on if you’re in the mood to chill out and think about the world. Fav songs: Homeward Bound & The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)

Some great songs. Very quick album. 4/5

meh

quite a few familiar songs, but pretty sleepy.

Title track is lovely. Album is very very 1966 sounding. I'm surprised I've never heard Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall before.

Gostei, bem calmo

Not bad, but not my vibe. There's better S&G albums imo. Maybe if I gave it a few more listens it'd've stuck, but yeah... Just felt whatever on it.

I already have listened to much of simon and garfunkel.The whole album is very delicate, beautiful and dreamlike, with divine harmonies in the vocals. My tracks i love in include scarborough fair ( just divine), homeward bound (amazing lyrics and driving rhythmn), flowers never bend (great variation between more intense thickly layered moments and delicate ones). My favourite track from this album is poems on the underground; both the introduction and the outro are hauntingly beautiful, and the lyrics of the songs are so poetic it is divine. The intro of for Emily wherever I may find her, to me, is very reminiscient of sound of silence. However, a simple desultory philippic is quite odd, and doesn't seem to fith with the feel of the rest of the album, and the harmonica is awful. Strangely, I think that the juxdeposition in the mix of silent night and the 7o'clock news is extremly striking. I believe this song is trying to show the disregard society shows towards growing issues, perhaps because then simply can't handle the though of all these problems. So, people just sit cosily at home, trying to forget.

the album was a mellow and soft listening experience. never heard the album before, very good.

3.7/5 Fav pesme - Scarborough Fair, Homeward Bound, Floweres Never Bend with Rainfall, For Emily Whenever I May Find Her

Simon. And Garfunkel. I rest my case.

There's not much here apart from the obvious. Patterns is WEIRD. The Dylan pastiche was just odd. Warblers.

Really enjoyed this one. Good lyrics, nice melodies. Short and sweet

Much better than I was expecting from the duo. Would listen again.

Bit bland for my tastes

I like Simon and Garfunkel, but this isn't my favourite album. Though it still has some great songs on it it's a bit too folky. I prefer bridge under troubled water.

Here is when things get fun for me! You would have to be living completely under a rock to know the names Simon & Garfunkel. They are some of the early hitmakers so getting an introduction into their discography was imperative especially for an album I never knew existed until this listen... So what did I think of it? Honestly I really was surprised on how I much I liked it. They are more than their popular music, they are storytellers. There were elements of melancholic introspection sprinkled throughout the joyous instrumentation. Peeked my interest for what else is to come from them on this list! 4 stars.

I understand the appeal of Simon and Garfunkel, and the songwriting in particular on this record was great, but it did feel a bit one note and overly simplistic. Still a pleasant sounding record regardless.

The opener of this album does a good job of sounding both theatrical and satanic. And annoying, too. This continues into track two, where I ceased listening to this shite

Beautiful album from start to finish and the lead single songs are absolute diamonds. Love homeward bound.

Very good, if not really my style

It was better than I thought it was going to be, which isn’t saying much. Ultimately, this level of folk music isn’t appealing to me and as such, was a tough listen

Not a folk fan but that's class

It was good, but I wanted better

Lures you in with the folksy Simon and Garfunkel sounds that have become a stereotype before hitting you over the head with the electric Bob Dylan-esque A Simple Desultory Philippic crammed with pop culture references of the day. Holy shit what a depressing note to end the album on. Fantastic album

2/5. There is some beautiful imagery and poetic writing but it doesn't always translate well into song. Not many I would repeat listen but none of it was bad. Maybe reading the lyric sheet would prove more enjoyable. Short enough to not be tiresome but that's not always a good thing. Definitely a path where Paul Simon was a poet.

Great songs pretty much from start to finish, beautifully produced and despite feeling like it represents a specific time the best songs are also timeless.

Soundtrack to my life if I were a Hobbit.

B- Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3 Patterns 3 Cloudy 4 Homeward Bound 3 The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine 3 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) 3 The Dangling Conversation 4 Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall 3 A Simple Desultory Philippic (Or How I Was Robert McNamara'd Into Submission) 3 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her 3 A Poem On the Underground Wall 3 7 O'Clock News / Silent Night 1 I'm not a huge Simon & Garfunkel fan, so I was surprised to give this more than a 2. Although, that ending song was painfully corny. What does MLK Jr's death have to do with a Christmas song?

Just not really my thing. Still good.

It's been way too long since I wrapped myself in this album of my youth. Growing up in the midst of the Vietnam War, civil rights unrest and changing music bringing light to the issues. Thoughtful and beautiful collaboration.

Good album, very slow and hippie styled

Dit is rete saai zeg... ik vergat sterren uit te delen omdat ik in slaap was gevallen.

Ik heb echt een zwak voor dit duo. Prachtige samenzang en heerlijke jaren 60 feel.

Homward Bound is erg mooi, en de rest is ook best goed te hebben. Al is het over het gegheel genomen wel erg braafjes.

Oef. Dit was echt buitengewoon truttig, dat nummer over die kruiden met stip, maar tegelijkertijd was het ook wel weer aan te horen. Ik rond het af naar boven.

Heavenly voices, undoubtedly. Lush harmonies and beautifully performed and recorded instrumentation. I've heard many of these, so I knew what to expect. There's a medieval choral music element to a lot of the vocal arrangements that is a bit off-putting if you aren't into that sound, which I'm not. Paul Simon also always seems like there's a winking attitude to his music I can never get past. Not smug or sarcastic, but too cutesy-clever. Cloying. It's fine, but not my thing. Much like the previous album, it's a mercifully short listen. So that's good.

Simply beautiful listening A stunning album.

This album is wonderful, I enjoyed it a lot. It’s just pure folk rock and is consistently solid. It has 12 songs and is only 28 minutes long, so it went fast and was over so quickly. I finished feeling like I wanted more, but maybe that’s ok sometimes. Homeward Bound is probably the most well known song and it’s great, but there’s a lot more here too. Any song that sincerely tells me it’s “feeling groovy” works for me, and I loved the vibes on 59th Street Bridge Song. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her sounded like a Bon Iver song before its time. And I was familiar from the Phoebe Bridgers cover/update already, but I also love 7 O’clock News / Silent Night. I think it’s a brilliant song and somehow works outside of a Christmas album. Great album and I know this won’t be the last Simon and Garfunkel to look forward to. Favorite song: 7 O’clock News / Silent Night Other: Cloudy, Homeward Bound, The 59th Street Bridge Song, The Dangling Conversation, For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her

i would enjoy the beginning of the songs but by the end it sounded kinda repetitive and boring its an alright album though

What a beautiful eclectic album! I love Simon and Garfunkel but had never listened to this one in full. They were definitely experimenting with their sound here and it's cool to hear all the directions they went in.

I really liked it. Scarborough fair was quirky but fun. Homeward Bound was my favorite song on the album, though I had never heard it before. Was not a fan of the Silent Night/7 o'clock News song, but overall I enjoyed the album. 4/5

Little milquetoast-y. One song I hadn't heard before was good.

I quite liked that one. Listened to it doing housework and found it very soothing.

RANKING Patterns Scarborough Fair 7 O'clock News/Silent Night A Simple Desultory Philippic Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall A Poem on the Underground Wall For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her The Dangling Conversation Cloudy The 59th Street Bridge Song Homeward Bound The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine

Good vibes - easy listening. I looked at the song list and did not recognize a single one by name. But there were some gems in there I had definitely heard before. Punchy short album. Can see why they got such a following in their day.

Surprisingly enjoyable

I tend to think of this album as amongst the saccharine sweet folk albums of the 60s, but it's so much better than that. Yes, the sweetness is there, but so is Paul Simon's quirky and original songwriting. I can see how this must have really wowed listeners at the time. It is a step above the Mamas and the Papas or the Byrds in mind. Absolutely worthy of its place on the list and worth listening to more frequently. 5/5

i really love simon and garfunkel and i love a lot of the songs from this album so i was excited to listen to the full thing. my favorite songs are “Scarborough Fair / Canticle,” “Homeward Bound,” “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy),” “The Dangling Conversation,” “Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall,” “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her,” and “A Poem on the Underground Wall.”

Great album by one of my favorite groups.

Great record, loved every track.

This is a cool album. I really did dig this.

There are great songs with great melodies and there are just nothing songs.

Made me approve Paul simon in Africa much more

Really enjoyed this album. Lots of good songs. Nice and short too

Like the Emily Dickinson poems they allude to, a bit too light and airy for my taste.

Short and sweet

This album really doesn't do a lot for me. It just feels like two guys trying to continue forward in this flowery, boring folk-pop music while Dylan has already released "Highway 61 Revisited" a year before and "Blonde on Blonde" three months earlier. I know it's not fair necessarily to compare this album to those two, since they're not trying to do the same thing but it feels relevant that those albums still feel vital and timeless to me, while this one feels like it's going through the motions. They aren't on the forefront of anything. I think Paul Simon is a good songwriter but I just don't find the folk music on this album very engaging. Even the hits like 'Homeward Bound' and 'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)' just feel dated and cheesy to me now. Even the track 'A Simple Desultory Philippic', which I included as a standout feels like a lazy exercise in trying to write a Dylanesque song. Standout Tracks: Scarborough Fair/Canticle, The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine, Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall, A Simple Desultory Philippic (or How I Was Robert McNamara'd into Submission), A Poem on the Underground Wall

calming and something new, sounds like some indie music i listen to

im sorry garfunkel is such a funny name

A gorgeous poetic tapestry. For all their discord offstage, Paul and Art conjure something special on record few other duos ever have.

I particularly liked Homeward Bound. While the rest of the album was also nice, I wouldn't listen to it again.

Album opens with folksy Scarborough Fair, which references the album title. Has some deep medieval hymn vibes going with the harmonization, harpsichord, and twinkling bells. Apparently this is a traditional English song. Great harmonization, but I guess that's sort of what these guys are known for. Patterns is a pretty sparse one made up largely of a repeating bass line and bongo pattering. I'm into the composition though I sort of wish they played out the climax a bit more at the conclusion. Homeward Bound is a classic jam. I enjoy the way it plays with tempo bouncing between reflective sections and the swinging chorus. The 58th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) is another familiar one that exudes tranquility. A Simple Desultory Philippic sounds almost like they are trying to parody Bob Dylan. I would say they do it quite effectively and the result is one of the more fun songs on the album. For Emily turns things 180 degrees into a hymnal reminiscent of Scarborough Fair. Album closes with an interesting overlay of the 7 O'clock news on Silent Night. It is a moving choice to take about the purest Christmas song and overlay news headlines from the time that range from war to civil rights and obituaries. The 60s were a wild time and I have no doubt that the lyrics within this album speak more in response to that than I noticed. I enjoyed this album a lot more than I expected from the outset. Folk isn't typically my thing, and I kind of had Simon & Garfunkel pegged as some sweet oldies that my grandma used to listen to, but the melodies here are undeniable with a few great songs. I'm a 3.5 here and will nudge to 4 because I could see myself coming back if the wind is just right.

Short and sweet. Delightful folk rock by none other than Paul Simon. Cant be sad listening to this album until the 7 O Clock News.

Nothing spectacular but a very nice listening album the whole way through. Perfect length of less than 30 minutes in my opinion. Could have told me that was a Beatles album and I'd believe you. I was not expecting Silent Night to close it out mixed with a very depressing news story.

Scarborough Fair is a beautiful song. I just don't think I'm a huge folk person. Good thing I had a lot of coffee this morning because listening to this and Nico is making me sleepy! The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) sounds like Babe Rainbow. Weird that Silent Night is on this, but I do like the news section over it.

Folk rock classic, simply not exciting.

Beautiful as always

Short and savoury.

Making a positive of not wanting to be at Widnes Station.

big shout out to DJ GEOFF SPEED holt tight, the HOWFF FOLK CLUB massive stay locked on, WIDNES crew

The opening track is absolutely masterful. While the rest of the album is fine, it struggles to match it. The Dangling Conversation and 7 O'Clock News are songs to save as well.

A very pleasant and pretty lightweight album. Great melodies, not much variety, a little pretentious in the lyrics. Length is good. Best song: Scarborough Fair

More pleasant music from Simon and Garfunkel that also sounds very similar to both of their solo albums (mainly Paul simons). This album was like a piece of bubblegum where it’s short and sweet but gets old after like 5 minutes (in this case 28). I liked homeward bound the most and the dumb silent night cover the least.

hmmmmmm interesting? i wouldnt listen to much more tho....!

‘Scarborough Fair’ is a really strong start; an almost beguiling sound, and the use of minor chords appeals. Slower / samey songs after this but picking up with ‘The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine’ and ‘The 59th Street Bridge Song’ differentiate. The specificity of the lyrics and simile reminds me of Taylor Swift, I can see that she could have been inspired by this album (e.g. ‘Dangling Conversation’). ‘A Simple Desultory Philippic’ really caught my attention, tongue in cheek -sounds like Bob Dylan? But still loved the blues sound ‘For Emily, whenever I may find her’ was beautiful. ‘7 o’clock news / Silent Night’ was perfect (not sonically but strong / risky? message) and great closer. I really enjoyed this and will definitely listen again, and explore more of S&G’s back catalogue. Do not listen to a lot of older albums - 29 minutes is a nice listening experience but I prefer to be more immersed in a longer album, especially as I am often doing something else when I am listening to them. Personally, enjoy the themes of green - plus 1966 being my mother’s birth date, Rosemary being my grandmother’s name, and Scarborough being where my Dad grew up. 4*

28 minutes and still a tour of classical choir, intimate folk, Dylan-satire folk rock, and a news broadcaster overlaid with a Christmas carol. There really is not a single miss on this one, and the vocal harmonies are to die for - Simon's guitar playing likewise.

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A bot background muzak style.

Folk bliss! The boys have some of the best harmonies you’ll ever hear. Not their best album but I still love it. Added to playlist: Patterns

Amazing harmonies, beautiful lyrics. These guys make really good stuff. Folky and relaxing.

Son los unicos que pueden hacer este tipo de musica

It's a vibe

Scarborough Fair / Canticle Homeward Bound The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy) 7 O'Clock News / Silent Night

A couple of things that stood out for me. Definitely I can only take Simon & Garfunkel in small doses. I don't think I could listen to this to frequently. Very interesting backstories on some of the songwriting credits. I'd read about the connection to the Martin Carthy arrangement of Scarborough Fair and grief ofer not attributing to 'Traditional'. I hadn't known of issues with Cloudy though. One song really surprised me for how Bob Dylan like it sounded. I may be wrong, but recordings of some of the songs felt different than I remembered. Maybe different mixes/recordings, or maybe in my mind.

Had some great songs, however the further down the album you get, the more it starts to sound the same.

Listened 8-17-23, added to Notion database of albums.

good

Not really for me but there was one or two good songs

Baladas de S&G. Un 4.

Beautiful soul touching music. Loved it so much

Scarborough Fair/Canticle is Alfa. Homeward Bound is Alfa. Love the harmonies.

it all sounds the same and its ok i guess. gets really annoying toward the end. Music 2.75/5, Length: 6/5, Message and Artist: 1/5 Scarborough fair

Amazing length and good vocals

Just wooowiii

Really great songs, not my usual stuff, but beautiful writing and composition.

It’s a timeless sound and their version of Scarborough fair is amongst the most gorgeous things ever recorded. Homeward Bound hints at the songwriting greatness that was to follow. The rest of this album doesn’t consistently hit that level but there’s certainly nothing wrong with any of this

The sound of my youth. Thanks, Mom!

çok çok güzel bir albüm

A masterwork of folk pop. A couple of weak tracks that are more than forgiven due to the track the album gets it title from and the very haunting 7 O'clock news

That opener is a classic! I said it on the prior albums but I'm not a huge S&G fan and I don't think this album does anything to change that for me. I did like Homeward Bound.

My quirky guys! The legendary "Scarborough Fair," my first exposure to S&G, and definitely one of their best. What kind of guys just decide to make an ancient song like that? A number of great songs on here, just reiterating how fantastic Paul Simon is as a songwriter (not to completely minimize Art Garfunkel, but the one thing I remember reading on Wikipedia is that he didn't like "Dangling Conversation" because he thought it was too pretentions). Especially dug the Dylan homage on "Simple Desultory Philippic" - what the hell do these words even mean? Also loved the closer, which I had first heard in the form of Phoebe Bridgers' remake. Didn't realize it was a Simon and Garfunkel track, but I can't say I'm surprised. Very bold for 1966. Great album! Favorite tracks: Scarborough Fair, Flowers Never Bend, 59th Street Bridge Song, Simple Desultory Philippic, 7 oClock News. Album art: This one's been embedded in my brain for more than a decade. Not sure if I'd call it iconic, but I personally love it. The boys look very mysterious here, and it appears they are sitting in a field of flowers, but the background has been replaced with blackness. Also why are the tracks in the wrong order? 4/5

AHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS ALBUM AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Hard to give this five stars only because I listened to Bridge Over Troubled Water immediately after, an album that absolutely clears. Objectively five stars tho Favorite tracks: Homeward Bound, Silent Night

Folk classic. Several good and two great songs here

They should have went back to the spice rack for some more flavour for this one. Pretty bland.

not a lyric is wasted. the imagery and emotion are expertly crafted with beautiful melodies that never go overstay their welcome. the longest song here is 3:09, yet these songs take you on a journey that seem to last a lifetime. wow. the peaks and valleys of this album keep it interesting too. the silent night cover with the news overlayed…that’s hilarious. such a clever album. TWELVE SONGS yet it’s only 28 minutes?! that’s how it’s done folks.

Haunting, great playing. Political.

4/5

Can’t help but think this didn’t age too well

I've gotten a few S&G albums and have loved every single one of them! They are very talented singers and songwriters! I love their music and style!

Lots of good tunes here.

Simon and Garfunkel RARELY miss, and this is no exception. Phenomenal album, the only thing wrong with it is that it’s not longer.

well paced, relaxing, overall great album

2/5 Best: Scarborough Fair / Canticle Worst: A Poem On the Underground Wall

THOUGHTS -Art Garfunkel: His name describes his looks. -Obviously "Scarborough Fair" is a banger. -The songs sound like if wandering minstrels dropped acid. -"Patterns" sounds like "Kaw-Liga" if you squeezed out the racism. -I'm enjoying this in a sort of "cozy on the couch in a blanket drinking spiced tea" kind of way, but I couldn't imagine going to a Simon and Garfunkel concert; it would be like taking a Xanax and patiently waiting for it to kick in while somebody I just met explains their favorite poetry to me. -"7 O'clock News / Silent Night" is ... really great(?). Simple, poignant. It came out 60 years ago and that makes it feel more subversive. Also did not expect the Christmas song / Richard Speck name check juxtaposition. -These songs are short. Was this whole album like half an hour long? *checks Wikipedia* Yep. I hope they didn't charge full price. -"The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine": second place to "Yellow Submarine" in the "Songs About Colorful Inventions That Came Out in 1966" -I shouldn't like "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" but I do. You can't listen to it and stay angry. -"A Poem on the Underground Wall" is another banger.

I'd happened to spend some time listening to S&G stuff, this included, earlier in the year so the album was pretty familiar to me. I enjoy this sort of thing - there's enough variation and enough of interest on it to keep me listening and make me want to go back and listen again as well. Solid 4 stars

some legendary songs + misc other folksy protest lyrics and a diss track that still holds up. loses some steam on the 2nd half. 3.75/5

Not my fav, last song was good tho

Fine album that's fine but not as good as the 2 albums that follow. Doesn't feel that cohesive.

I'd only heard "Scarborough Fair" so had low expectations going in. First listen was pleasantly surprised. Second listen bored again. Its just fine.

Scarborough Fair/Canticle is quite dreamy. My faves from this are Cloudy and A Simple Desultory Philippic

Really enjoyed this - I think I was only really familiar with "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" going into it, and it's such a great track - so delightfully mellow! Really liked the Dylan pisstake "A Simple Desultory Philippic" too. Kinda annoyed with the people reviewing this saying "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" is a cliche 🤨 -pretty sure this kind of sound collage was pretty damn fresh in 1966, so if it seems a cliche now it's because it spawned so many imitations! Oh, plus there's an awesome Phoebe Bridgers cover of it that's well worth checking out... in December, maybe. Fave tracks - as well as the ones already mentioned, I really dug "Patterns" and "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)"

The harmonies stand out the most, its an extremally melodic and calming folk album. I can tell apart the songs easily, and most are great, some songs fall flat if its due to boredom or it just does not sound good, but that is only a miniscule part of the album. Favorites: Scarborough Fair / Patterns / Cloudy / The Dangling Conversation / For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her / A Poem on the Underground Wall / 7 O'clock News I liked most of the album, and the rest was good / alright, there is some filler, but overall it was good. 100% relisten.

I very much enjoyed listening to this album, but I think I just don't like Scarborough Fair. I don't think I've ever liked it and it's always put me off Simon and Garfunkel, I can't put my finger on it, it's just kind of a creepy song i don't enjoy. Homeward Bound however, is fantastic. Other Highlights include For Emily and the 59th Street Bridge Song. I would have to go with a low 4 for the album, its short and to the point, the songs are short and sweet. Really enjoyable

Almost a 5.

Good songwriting, great harmonies.

It was certainly a nice listen. Some of songs started to sound a bit similar by the end, but oh well. I don't know if I prefer Bridge Over Troubled Water to this, but I probably do. A lighter four, but still a four. My favourite song was Homeward Bound.

I'm not a folk fan - far from it. This album, however, is great. The songs are good, the arrangements are sublime, the singing is superb. It helps that I heard it quite often when I grew up. Rediscovering it now through the list was a nice surprise. 4/5

Decent 7

Very calm and soothing vocals with quiet though present instrumentals.

Let me put it this way... The first song alone is enough to give this album 5/5.

Heerlijk, luistert lekker weg op een ontspannen dag, maar prikkelt ook voldoende.

Literally short n' sweet, some interesting and hooks & lyrics/concepts. BT - Scarborough Fair - Homeward Bound - Flowers Never Bend With the Rainfall - For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her - A Poem on the Underground Wall

Maybe I was in the wrong mood for this album today, but I didn't care for it.

I never thought I'd like this band as much as I do, but it's something I'll admit after listening thanks to this challenge. I love the harmonies & the lyrics. It's solid stuff.

A relaxing Friday listen. 7/10

3/5

Très «mystique» et éthéré mais tout en étant chaleureux et intime. Bonne vibe

3 words to describe folk music. It's exactly what youd expect, although there's the odd 60s rock flair that pops into some of the tracks. Enjoyable, although I'm rarely in the mood for this kind of sound.

I mean, this is an album named after some herbs, performed by someone called Garfunkel, with a track called "Feelin' Groovy," so it would be pretty easy to dismiss it as the height of 1960s cheesiness. But there's a lot more going on here; the album is permeated with a haunting aurora that lingers long after you've finished.

Fine album, but kind of boring.

I just listened to this album the other day. From the perspective of the variety of styles this might be the best album of that iconic duo, especially with the highly politicised last track. An absolute classic!

This is a great album, but not quite as great as Bookends. There's a few real classics ("Scarborough Fair" and "Homeward Bound" in particular are fantastic), a few enjoyable but MOR songs, and a couple of goofy duds. However the singing and playing is fantastic throughout all of them. Overall I'd say it's a 7 or 8/10.

Such a calming album, such a great duo. Will need to listen to more of there music in the future. Favorite songs: Scarborough Fair / Canticle, Homeward Bound and 7 O'clock News / Silent Night

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme is the third album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. The folk rock album is considered the duo's breakthrough and one of their best works. It is certified triple platinum in the US and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. I enjoyed the relaxing vibes on this album. It was an intelligent, creative, and beautiful piece that reflected the social issues of the mid-60's while being a cornerstone of folk rock for decades to come. Everyone should give this album a listen at least once.

For the second time this week, I own this on vinyl! I just like being able to say that. But as it usually goes, when I own it on vinyl it is going to get a very high rating. And in this case it will get a 5. It maybe isn't this iconic duo's best album, but they didn't ever put out a bad one. This is still a fantastic album and this is like the third time I've listened to it this year and certainly won't be the last time. "Scarborough Fair/Canticle", "Homeward Bound", and "The Dangling Conversation" are three of the best songs from the duo and catapult this album right to a 5 star album. I also love any album that insults both Robert McNamara and Bob Dylan in the same song, two people I hate for very different reasons, but I love to see them both put down. The abstract ending of "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" is just such a wonderful way to end an album so deeply ingrained but oft overlooked in the counter cultural movement of the mid 1960s. All in all a very very good album that I love listening to.

I really enjoyed Bookends, but I think this is just a *little* too twee for me. Great production regardless! 3.5

Short sweet and not my stuff

This was ok, nothing special in my mind. I guess the one thing this had going for it was that it was short.

Simon and Garfunkel, didn't think I'd enjoy them so much!

A time capsule for the 60's. This album was a treat.

I love there gentle voices damnit. They take you to another place.... "The 60s" I think it's what is called. Where love and kindness are what we're all after. Flowers never bend was new to me and it's an instant favorite. That song captures my view on life and death, albeit a simplified one. These songs are so short and fleeting. I wonder why they chose to never draw it out? They believe in their message and no need to belabor it, I guess. So good.

Not terrible, but not really for me. There’s a Christmas song?? 6.5/10

This album felt like it belonged in a like, fantasy RPG tavern with two guys with lutes playing these songs. It's pretty good

This doesn't quite have the folksy blend that I like best from Simon (& Garfunkel), but still a worthy outing. Must be a hoot and a half listening to this on shuffle and the Bob Dylan diss track ends up playing back to back with "7 O'clock News / Silent Night"

I actually didn’t think I would do this but a 3rd 5/5 to Simon and Garfunkel!

Just not for me

Sorry but I loved it

Tolerable, one or two bop moments

Ensimmäinen soittokierros meni vahingossa ohi kun kestoa alle 30min koko levyllä. Ihan kivaa rallattelua mutta samuttaa janon liianin hyvin.

Kaunis ja harmoninen, mutta tylsä. Pitäis varmaan useemman kerran kuunnella?

Very pleasant

Highlights: A Poem on the Underground Wall, 7 O'clock News / Silent Night 4,5/5

Eleganckie chłopaki

well, it is not bad and have interesting tracks, bur Bridge Over Troubled Water is better for me.

Lovely 60's folk

Enjoyably chill

I've been a lifetime Simon & Garfunkel fan. This album however had taken a back seat in my life for some reason. I forgot how good this was. I mean... Homeward Bound, Feelin' Groovy, and A Simple Desultory Philippic are legendary to me. I am sorry I've dismissed this album for so long.

fan va mysigt det är asså folksy som fan

Simon and Garfunkel have always struck me as a product of their time and ahead of their time simultaneously. No matter what time they’re from, of this album all I have to say is WOW. I came into the album with high expectations and they were excessively exceeded. Although I knew Simon and Garfunkel could be political I was impressed with the finesse with which they express their opinions. The album could not have been any better. 10/10

A an amazing folk album, Scarborough fair is a banger

Heard it before?: No Enjoy it?: Not really, just a bit too slow for my taste Favourite song: didn’t have one

Two days ago I mentioned this record in a review and now here I am reviewing it. You may not want to admit it, but the album generator is sentient and the less time we spend debating it, the more time we have to figure out how to stop it from enacting its wrath. So… Simon and Garfunkel, huh? These guys seem pretty cool, right? Look at them sitting in a darkened room, wearing a frilly shirt behind a floral arrangement. Who am I kidding? These nerds are pretentious as fuck. Don’t believe me? Listen to Silent Night/7 O’clock News. Ooh…they paired a Christmas Carol with a snippet of depressing news about the Vietnam war and serial killers. I’ll forgive you for not seeing the irony. After all, it is *very* subtle. I suspect that Simon and Garfunkel were one of those bands people listened to because they though it gave them the appearance of being smart, like Radiohead. Maybe it’s because he looks like Eraserhead, but I think Art Garfunkel is the cooler of the two. Paul Simon just seems like a “try-hard” and inauthentic (an idea which I plan on exploring in greater detail when “Graceland” gets assigned to me. Spoiler Alert: it’s not getting a high rating). “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme” is an alright record, but it’s schlocky and a lot of it feels like it should be played in a funeral parlor: overwrought and dramatic. When it picks up the pace, it’s too smart for its own good. One of the “rock” tracks is called “A Simple Desultory Philippic (Or How I Was Robert McNamara'd Into Submission)”. In case you don’t have a PhD in Literature, that roughly translates to “a simple tirade lacking in consistency”, which, coincidentally, is probably what you’re thinking to yourself as you read this review.

Solid but not my type of music

amazing

Not into Scarborough Fair but the rest of the albums pretty good with some outstanding tracks. Surprised I like Simon and Garfunkel so much.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel is a timeless folk masterpiece that showcases the duo's exceptional harmonies and songwriting prowess. Released in 1966, it represents a significant leap forward in their artistic development and remains a standout album in their discography. Overall, I would give this album a solid 4 out of 5 rating. One of the defining qualities of this album is the sheer beauty and intricacy of Simon & Garfunkel's vocal harmonies. Tracks like "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" and "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" exemplify their ability to create ethereal and captivating vocal arrangements that perfectly complement their heartfelt lyrics. The duo's voices blend together seamlessly, creating a sense of intimacy and connection with the listener. The songwriting on Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme is equally impressive. Simon's poetic and introspective lyrics explore themes of love, social issues, and personal reflection. Whether it's the contemplative "Patterns," the evocative "The Dangling Conversation," or the thought-provoking "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night," the album consistently delivers powerful and thought-provoking songs that have stood the test of time. Musically, the album is rich with acoustic guitar-driven arrangements that provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. Simon's intricate fingerpicking and Garfunkel's melodic embellishments enhance the songs' emotional impact, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Never been mad for Si and the Funk but this was excellent! Defo listen to this again and might find it’s way onto the list for purchase!

Love S&G. Nice American folk

Some classic tracks on here. A lovely short album

A few great songs and a few thrownaways

Love all Simon and G.

4.5

It's not Bridge Over Troubled Waters but it's still very good.

Swing your pants

One of my favorites

This album really makes me think I'd never want to get stuck in a conversation with Paul Simon. These are lyrics from a man who thinks he is extremely important. Some of these songs are way too over the top folk-y, some of them are pretty good. Was familiar with most of them but pleasantly surprised by the one where they pretend to be Dylan.

Excellent

A begrudging 4

I give this album 4/5 stars because it is good

Great album, no bad tracks

Not aged well

I can see where the high ratings for this album come from but it just felt a bit sickly to me. Felt a bit too simple. I think I'd have to be in a certain mood to listen to this again.

Fullkomið. Vinalegt og kósí og róandi.

It was what I expected. I like them.

Banger album. All good stuff.

Felt like I was missing something so tried to relisten, but still couldn't get into it.

Eh it was fine. Not really my thing.

classic.

Not my favorite of theirs, but it does seem to consolidate all of the S&G songs that I've kind of always found the least interesting.

I don't think I've ever listened through this album in full. I am finding that my take on S&G was skewed by what was popularized. I assumed this album would just be acoustic guitar and harmonizing, but there's lots going on on this album and I'm here for all of it. 4.5/5

I’ll concede that Bridge Over Troubled Water is probably better, but this is my favorite S&G compositions. Full of pretentious material maybe, but also gorgeous songwriting and performances throughout. Art especially pulls off some of his best vocals. A

It's a good album. Some songs are great, some are good, none are bad. But there's three Simon and Garfunkel albums on the list. I like the other two better. That makes this record a good candidate to make way for newer artists. Favorite song: The Dangling Conversation

Welcome to the house that harmonies built. I love the beautiful way Simon and Garfunkel's voices blend together, they truly are a dynamic pair. I can feel the thematic whiplash here though, the struggle Simon had songwriting is quite obvious. But the soft sweet singing and phenomenal instrumentation carry this album through all of that, so the tectonic lyrical and thematic shifts are forgiven. It's just such a nice record. Put it on to feel serene. Put it on to feel amused. Put it on to be entertained and delighted.

Classique de simon et garru kel, un 5 facile pour moi. Je me suis meme fait prendre par la chanson paarodie de dylan , wow.

Bit boring

Un album bien concis. Simon, voyant Garfunkel quitter le studio au bout de 28 minutes, lui adressera alors la phrase si souvent reprise aujourd'hui : "Bah alors tu prends ton aprèm ?". Bâclé.

Cet album nous présente un Garfunkel tentant de mettre des mots sur ses emotions, malheureusement la terreur l'empêchera de s'exprimer. En effet, l'ombre de Simon flotte derrière son épaule, lui succurant des menaces et autres supterfuges pour tenter de le décourager. On en ressort avec un Garfunkel complétement brîmé, qui barbouillera quelques "non non je vous jure que ça va" avant de couper l'enregistrement. On n'ose imaginer ce qui est advenu de lui après ça.

Is it good? Yes. Is it a good album? Eh. Better than the rushed “Sounds of Silence” album, but still shows room for artistic improvement. A couple of standout songs, but cohesively sounds more like a compilation than an album. Can’t rightly put my finger on why. But hey, the music’s still great, and once you watch “The Graduate” (1967) you’ll struggle to find a better mental picture for “Scarborough Fair/Canticle”. Standout Songs: “Scarborough Fair / Canticle” “Homeward Bound” “For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her”

Always enjoyed Simon & Garfunkel.

Some great stuff here like Homeward Bound, Bright Green Pleasure Machine, Simple Desultory Philippic (whatever that means!) and then a couple of lame pretentious songs. 4/5

MEh

It's Simon and Garfunkel! Of course it's brilliant. I don't really know what else there is to say.

So aromatic

Great music, great lyrics. Homeward Bound is a standout track.

The album feel's like a musical set in Wales about the rural and urban life during coal industrial revolution, directed by The Beatles with Highlander as the lead singer and main actor PS- Now I understand why the cat died, curiosity is a wondrous thing as this final piece of weird art. 10 as an experience and a poetic piece, but as a musical album it's kinda weak, though it has some fire : Patter's - 9 7 O'CLOCK News - 9

I hadn’t listened all the way through to this before. It’s now one of my favourite albums.

10/10 beautiful album not really much more to say their music kinda speaks for itself

Pretty decent

I enjoyed this album a lot. This is another one of those old American bands that I don't know a lot about. I mean, I know the hits, but the only song I recognized on Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme was Scarborough Fair which seems like it was written while Paul and Art were on industrial grade LSD. I enjoyed the songs Patterns and the song A Simple Desultory Philippic (or How I Was Robert McNamara'd into Submission) had lots of silly words and pop culture references. I later read it was a Bob Dylan diss track. ZING!

Genre: Folk rock Review: Beautiful, gentle and soulful music that'll last forever. Paul Simon's lyrical prowess struck me on this latest listen, especially with the magnificent "For Emily, Whenever You May Find Her". Other tracks like "Scarborough Fair", "Homeward Bound" and "The 59th Street Bridge Song" are very nice as well. My post-lunch walk was infinitely elevated thanks to the sunshine, the sakura trees in full bloom and this wonderful piece of music to accompany me. Rating: 9/10

Beautiful.

I can see why this is on the list of "1001 Albums to Hear Before You Die". I knew a few of the songs even though this released a few years before I was born. "Scarborough Fair" and "Homeward Bound" are two that are recognizable to most. This album is clearly melodically pleasing. There was one song that caught my attention pretty quickly that I had never heard before. "Patterns" is such a well told story it really struck a chord with me. Even the songs I "recognized" were better appreciated listening with intent. Simon & Garfunkel are truly gifted poets. The stories told are beautiful and the instrumentation suited each song perfectly. If you are looking for extremely well-crafted music, Simon & Garfunkel are a duo to be explored, and this album is a MUST hear! This was the 1st song on my journey, and it made an excellent launch into this trip!

The hits are solid there were a couple descent deep cuts (silent night, the dylan one, patterns) "your mom is so unhip that when you say dylan she thinks youre talking about dylan thomas" - Paul Simon

Great for going on a rainy morning walk, but only great in that exact context

Yes, pretty, but too sweat for me.

Side 1. 3 classics of the folk rock genre, 2 excellent lesser known tunes and 1 I might consider throw away. Side 2. No really well known songs, but all are successful with lots of humour and pathos and all those things that make S&G so compelling. 4 stars

Con inspiracion del folk tradicional y jn poco de mezcla, esta dupla me hace recordad a soulfjan stevenes, me lleva a las letras profundas y hermosas, musica de chill. Hermoso. 8/10

OOOh heerlijk dreamy

This duo takes folk to its greatest peak by delivering great melodies that I never associated folk with before.

Good album. ‘Scarborough Fair’ is nice, ‘The 59th Street Bridge Song’ is a good Bob Dylan parody, and ‘Silent Night’ is haunting. Not as good as Bookends, but still good.

Great folk rock. At this time you can hear they were experimenting with aspects of psychedelia. Great songwriting as well.

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Flowers never bend with the rainfall

Strange

Brilliant, pure simplicity.

Last 2 songs great, rest is boring

4.5 stars. Folk at it's best. Front to back a gentle yet bright and usually acoustic listen. The vocals is what makes this record, the harmonies as well as individual moments are really beautiful.

Favorites: The Dangling Conversation, Scarborough Fair, Homeward Bound, Feelin Groovy, and For Emily. 4/5.

Classic record. Some of S&F's best material here like 59th Street Bridge Song and Homeward Bound. Also some fun digs and political songs like A Simple Desultory Philippic or 7 O'clock News. Not their best album, but certainly a must for any fan. Can't deny Paul is one of the best songwriters of all time.

Lovely and herbaceous but it could use a little spice.

what a weird one. it feels so weird to hear pre-bookends/bridge S&G. not an area i'm super familiar with, and for good reason - this is pretty derivative! their sound grew to be so interesting and dynamic before an early end to their partnership, so it's weird to hear them sounding like every mid-60s folk-pop group eh!

Thought I'd hate this but I totally dig it. They sound just like Bell and Sebastion (or vice versa). Love that the songs are mostly 2 minutes long but also that last song, 7 o'clock news, just kinda sucks. Also, these guys clearly spend a lot of time looking at flowers.

Cooles Album:) Ich mag die Gitarrenmelodien und die ruhige Stimme dazu. Aber das ist nicht das Beste Album von Simon & Garfunkel meiner Meinung nach

Terrific!

Soft tracks for gentle souls. Pleasant but bloodless. Pleasingly short. Famous songs but generally forgettable. The album ends in a light ebb.

Title track and homeward bound are great, everything else is fine

I don't think I've heard a more out-of-place song on an album than A Simple Desultory Philippic. Regardless, this is classic Simon & Garfunkel, sweet and soft folk to make you think and includes some of their most well-known of that style as well as a few that stick a little further than most

great folk sound mixed with some modern stylistic elements

Noooooo