Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme

Wait his name is art garfunkel?

classic album by the titans of mid-60’s folk rock. highlights: “scarborough fair/canticle” “the dangling conversation” “7 o’clock news/silent night”

Solid mid 60s folk, but the hits do shine above the others.

Beautifully produced

I should hate this pretentious-ass bullshit, but I can't help but find it all incredibly touching.

Beautiful and timeless. Not in the mood to write anything else

Enjoyed listening to this, extra star for making me think of the Absolut Hunters from Detectorists

Never really listened to these dudes but thoroughly enjoyed it. Made me feel groovy.

Classic stuff.

Though I'm now an adult, I'm still a Northeastern girl who was a bit of a pretentious teen, who wore a lot of cardigans, who always carried her poetry notebook everywhere she went, and who maybe once or thrice got a bit high and listened to her Dad's old Simon & Garfunkel albums and had her mind blown. Simon & Garfunkel – both together and in their solo careers – are pretentious bitches who made music for pretentious bitches. I am a pretentious bitch , and I like Simon & Garfunkel. Even at their most annoying here, with the anti-consumerism/commercialism of "The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine" or the unfunny parody of "A Simple Desultory Philippic," I can't help but love them. But really, I love them when they're lovelorn, sentimental, and reflective. And they're that way a lot on this album, and I love it, even if I don't really like folk music. And no, my admiration is not only because I too referenced Robert Frost and Dylan Thomas to discuss a breakup when I was younger. Though that does explain a lot about me, and my love for this album.

I'm not really a folk guy but this is some good shit.

Solid. Wouldn’t listen to this often but much respect

One of Simon and Garfunkel’s strongest albums

An absolute classic. Folksy. Classic rock. Peace to the people. Fell asleep on last 3 songs

Didn't know what to expect but really enjoyed this album.

This short album is full of bitter-sweet songs that struck very special chords for me. Whole listen feels like a late summer walk🥀. Favourites: Patterns Cloudy Homeward bound The 59th Street Bridge song 4,5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Paul Simon is a genius songwriter and Art Garfunkel is a genius singer. This is a great album that is much better when heard through high quality headphones/earbuds. It's cheesy and beautiful and pretentious and fun.

another very nice, pleasant album. a lot of these songs sound very similar, but it's a good song they wrote twelve times. only a simple desultory philippic really stuck out to me, both in terms of sound and title. love how the album is a tight half hour though, all the songs are short and sweet. favorites: Scarborough fair/canticle, homeward bound, 59th st bridge song, flowers never bend with the rainfall, simple desultory philippic

Great album by Simon & Garfunkel. Elegant arrangements, gorgeous harmonies, songwriting that effortlessly runs the gambit from melancholy to whimsical to irreverent. I always found "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" to be overly blunt and lacking in subtlety, but most of the songs are really lovely. Fave Songs: Homeward Bound, Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall, Scarborough Fair/Canticle, Cloudy, The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy), The Dangling Conversation

Good classic always does somurhing for me. Xxxx

Hugljúf og notaleg.

A classic, some comedy in there is nice, and a soft and gentle tone

Padres del folk

It's not quite "Bridge Over Troubled Water", but it's still a pretty solid album. I love their harmonies.

My favorite album for remembering what to add to my stuffing. An album I haven't listened to since high school maybe? Not my favorite album but there's lots to like on here. Really beautiful textures throughout this album. As I'm relistening I'm appreciating it more now. 4/5

Full disclosure..I’m biased about anything S&G put out as I experienced their 1981 reunion tour as a teenager not knowing what to expect. The music that day was propelled by the energy and enthusiasm of a half million others excited to see the duo reunite after a ten year animus-filled break. They were wonderful together again and expressed their appreciation not only for the turnout but for each other throughout the show. After that I was a fan for life…bought the albums I’d missed, including this one, and was forevermore ’feeling groovy’.

A great album. Lyrical and heartfelt. Time has not harmed this album in anyway.

Have listened to this one a few times before starting the list.

Garfunkel and Simon are great. Green Pleasure Machine was a fun surprise. I hadn't heard that one before. Coo Coo Ca Choo Ms. Robinson.

This feels like a warm, cozy blanket. Love Simon and Garfunkel’s comforting, peaceful vibe.

Silent Night was weak, but otherwise a top album.

I find Simon & Garfunkel very pleasant to listen to while working

Surprisingly liked this. Didn’t care as much for the upbeat stuff, but the quieter songs were really good. Pattern is the standout

Small little project but it was really nice. I usually prefer Paul Simon's work but the duo is just so classic

perfect vibe - short as hell too which i dont mind. yeah this is certified #chillcore

It is discouraging that 7 O'Clock News / Silent Night is still so pertinent 50+ years later

Love love love.

One of the first albums I distinctly remember listening to growing up in my parent’s house, the familiarity almost makes it more difficult to critically approach decades later. PSRT display the typified, beloved acoustic S&G sound while also daring to venture into new soundscapes and instruments. I do find some of the lyric meanings to be a hair too obtuse at times, but this also allows for the delivery of additional depth upon multiple listens. Favorite track: The Dangling Conversation

A lovely album.

Great album!

I enjoyed Bridge Over Troubled Water. I rated it highly. But I was also sort of marveled by it. It was just strange to hear folk songwriting on a level like that from any artist other than the obvious ones of the same period, like Nick Drake and The Beatles. There was obviously no way for me to know that I would be hearing another record from them so soon. But I was excited to hear what this very short outing would entail. Now I don’t think this is better than Troubled Water. But I can definitely still take a lot from it. This fully cemented for me how powerful of a duo Phil and Art were. A creative powerhouse of a lead songwriter combined with one of the most gorgeous male vocalists of the 20th century could never have failed. This is cheerier than what I’ve heard before, especially compared to a song like The Sound of Silence. I don’t think the variety of sounds you hear is as unique, so it feels a little bit flatter and more one-dimensional in some places. But I can still respect much of what Paul was going for here. I even like how things get a little fuzzy on A Simple Desultory Philippic. It’s the kind of short-lived switch up I welcome. The issue with starting at the so-called peak is that it can really only go down. But thankfully this isn’t too far of a departure from what made that first record I heard so good. It’s just a step in their evolution. Rating: 7/10

this has a very different sound to it, some light experimentalism with the instrumentation and great production for the time. love how the overdubs on vocals sound. such an ambiency.

The vocal harmonies the duo give are simply legendary. The slight jabs at Bob Dylan and the news certainly give this album a bit of a cynical edge, but it's mostly a quaint little slice of folk.

Lov historisch-politiek geladen albums

At first I thought I was gonna need shrooms to finish this album lol but no the music was amazing, I understand why this is a classic

One of their best!

I was already familiar with a number of the tracks on here and didn't realize until I got back to the beginning that I didn't catch one clunking filler track.

Very mellow album. Always find Paul Simon kinda boring. Wimpy vocals but good lyrics. Overall a good album just a little weak? Idk

4/5. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.

Really strong lyrics and beautiful melodies.

I grew up with my parents playing S&G in the house on our turntable and later cassette deck. I liked it then and still like it now. Honestly it's only grown on me as I've come to understand more about the lyrics and the context in which they were written. Sometimes pretentious but generally thought-provoking or emotionally evocative, always tight and occasionally brilliant, I'm always willing to get nostalgic and give a record like this another spin.

Ok! 3/3

Very good and pleasing folk rock record. Most songs are too slow for me, but Paul Simon’s voice makes every track sound so great. Side 2 is not as strong as 1, but still stays interesting throughout.

El primer Lp que me compré, allá por 1980 fue el de sus grandes éxitos. Impresionante dúo

Lovely, but not sustainable for my heart for very long

A lot of nice acoustic guitar. Some great songs.

Veel mooie nummers, af en toe net iets te veel rustige nummers

Best new album so far

This is a lovely album! Of course any record that contains the sublime 'Scarborough Fair' would be, but this also contains a wealth of strong songs, including 'Homeward Bound' and 'Feeling Groovy' which you can't help but sing along to. Listening to it always inevitably reminds me of 'The Graduate' which, at 57 (!!!) years old is a true historical snapshot of middle class America in the 1960s. Great stuff!

I cheated and held off on listening until Sunday, since they are such a breakfast-on-warm-sunday-mornings kind of a pairing.

These guys are such an important piece of the evolution of music. A treat.

Short. Weird. Pleasant. A little dated.

Some absolute classics on this album

Very lana de rey coded. Love it

This album has an extra chromosome. But that doesn’t mean it was bad. Didn’t like it at first. But the second time I listened to them I enjoyed them more. 7/10

Nice and peaceful album to listen to on my walk. 7/10

Very relaxing, very harmonizing, very acoustic. Their sound is pretty similar throughout but it’s iconic and enjoyable to listen to it doesn’t matter. I did think every song was going to be “The Sound of Silence”. 8/10

Classics on this album.

Prettig in het gehoor.

Not my favorite by them, but you can hear where Paul Simon is heading in some of the songs.

Not bad! Some good songs here, general a nice listen but not my favorite from S&G

Simon & Garfunkel's 1966 album, "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme," stands as a quintessential folk-rock masterpiece that effortlessly combines poetic lyricism with exquisite harmonies and inventive melodies. The album's opener, "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," sets the tone with its haunting beauty, blending traditional English folk with Simon's contemporary songwriting. The duo showcases their storytelling prowess in tracks like "Richard Cory" and "A Simple Desultory Philippic (Or How I Was Robert McNamara'd into Submission)." "The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine" adds a playful touch to the album, offering a satirical commentary reminiscent of The Beatles' wit and social commentary. Simon & Garfunkel's ability to shift between introspective ballads like "For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her" and the more upbeat, politically charged "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" highlights the album's dynamic range. The inclusion of the iconic "Homeward Bound" further solidifies the duo's knack for crafting timeless, emotionally resonant songs. Throughout the record, the production by Bob Johnston enhances the clarity of the duo's vocals and ensures that each instrument is delicately woven into the fabric of the songs. "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme" not only captures the spirit of the 1960s but also transcends its era, remaining a cornerstone of Simon & Garfunkel's legacy and a touchstone for folk and rock enthusiasts alike.

Love the harmonies and arrangements, but songs are so brief.

Honestly have not really taken the time to listen to Simon & Garfunkel, and I extremely regret that I hadn't before. Big fan of Fleet Foxes, and this music really falls into that camp. Throwing a bunch of these songs into a bunch of my playlists, and really look forward to enjoying this album in the future. 4/5 or 85/100.

7.5/10

Simon and Garfunkel were a duo scientifically engineer to write hopeful songs about melancholy people. Their first meeting might've gone something like this: "So, you into playing classical guitar and harpsichord?" "You bet." "Dig the meek aesthetic of an abjectly poor 1920s American immigrant?" "100%." "Which of us will be taking the lead vocals?" "Absolutely." That beautiful harmony resonates through their music. Each song is a bardic homage to some, perhaps theoretical, person of poverty, whether in spirit or circumstance. I particularly enjoyed the ballad to an uncultured man, and the delightful chaos when Paul started rambling during the chorus, interrupting his own harmonica solo.

This album was overall good. There were a few times when I thought modern production could have made this album even better, but whaddya gonna do, it was the 60s. That said, even with the production value sometimes lacking, you could tell the idea was there and the album was very enjoyable.

I'm a sucker for good harmonizing. And also for folk music.

Excellent song writing and harmonizing. The last track felt powerful and brings you back to the time period. Wasn’t a fan of the electric guitar song.

Alright

Simon & Garfunkle is history, you can see where various artists where inspired, is a slow CD but with great hits.

Very relaxing after a stressful day. Calm sound and vocals. I liked it.

Classic album. A lot of good songs.

Beautiful vocals.

Scarborough Fair/Canticle - 9/10 Patterns - 7.5/10 Cloudy - 8/10 Homeward Bound - 8.5/10 The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine - 8.5/10 The 59th Street Bridge Song - 7.5/10 The Dangling Conversation- 8/10 Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall - 8/10 A Simple Desultory Philippic - 8/10 For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her - 8.5/10 A Poem on the Underground Wall - 8.5/10 7 O’Clock News/Silent Night - 8/10 TOTAL - 98/120

Odd—I thought I’d listened to this album as a kid but then some of the tracks were unfamiliar. I’d loved many of the songs that have been replayed again and again, eventually ending up as elevator tunes and soundtracks for grocery store visits but there were these others. . . and to my 2024 ear, they weren’t just unfamiliar, they were annoying, so much so that I had to skip ahead 🤣

Another good folk album, more songs I remember here than others from the same period.

Lots of great songs. Some I don’t like.

These two write some beautiful songs.

Beautiful harmonies and guitar playing

Thoughtful lyrics and beautiful harmonies. To think that Paul Simon is still at it.

3 hits that I heard and loved all though my childhood, the rest are forgettable. And REALLY short! I enjoyed the blast from the past.

The light airy instrumentals are a dramatic contrast to the darkness of the lyrics. Those are emo AF. It's easy to see how a song like Patterns could be covered by Disturbed or Staind. The closing of Silent Night with news stories is a powerful statement of the time.

Like a fine whiskey, this album has a bitter burst and aromatic quality that is followed by a smooth finish. I’ll ad that it also probably gets better every sip or listen if I continue this Analogy. This is very Bob Dylan-esque and it’s hard to say who inspired whom, maybe if flows both way. The harmonies are lovely and the song composition is excellent. Lovely stuff.

Homeward Bound got added to playlists. Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine is not my favorite. The Dangling Conversation is depressing and beautiful

An amazing folk rock album, although short. The lyrics are so vivid and animate and the melodies are brilliant. Great harmonies between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. There’s not a single track that stands out as a sore thumb. Rating: 9/10

Iconic songs but a little too tame and somber for me

Kind of exactly what I expected. Saccharin 60s folk with a political bent. I only knew of the big songs, but don't think I'll return to this one too often.

Very close to a 5* this fella. But I know S&G have at least one even better album, so I’ll give it a cautious 4. Homeward Bound might be one of the best songs ever!

7/10

With touching acoustics, swinging dynamics, and even a radio news report over a Christmas carol, the folk pop duo returns with their third album. A work that is sophisticated at times, others not so much (like Simon’s imitating Bob Dylan) but in general, legendary. It is a lovely testament of what the 60s was.

Lovely, lovely Paul and Art. They just don't miss. I read that this was released after Simon had spent a year in England, and you can hear it in the folk sensibilities (obviously Scarborough Fair but also elsewhere). Homeward Bound is an all time classic, and, getting this on Christmas Eve, I felt so choked by the final track it was incredible. I love the sense that the purity of Silent Night and the horrors of the news report are fighting for attention; what a perfect summary of the forced niceties of the season against the wider global reality. Talk about still relevant today. It only gets 4.0 just because there's a little filler in there, and I already know that there's at least two better S+G albums to come.

it was cheesy & sentimental & I adored it

The Silent Night song at the end is funny considering I got this album for Christmas Eve. It's a solid album, but not perfect.

It’s so soothing and calm.

Pretty good. Favorites: Patterns, Homeward Bound, The 59th Street Bridge Song, Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall, For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her.

In the late 70’s, Simon & Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits was one of 2 albums that almost everybody owned (along with Eagles’ Greatest Hits). Including me. The downside of the hits album is that I never really felt the need to dig into the deep cuts. This corrects that, at least some. 4 songs from this album carry over to the aforementioned hits album, although 3 of them show up there as live versions. Regardless, all 4 are outstanding. This album is pretty fast paced, with 12 songs in about 28 minutes, an average length of 2:30 per song (and only one song over 3 minutes). Pretty typical for a pop record from 1966. But these songs aren’t fluff. These are Paul Simon songs, one of the great singer/songwriters of the era. And he packs a lot of meaning into these small servings. There’s only 2 songs that I don’t think are very good to great. “Simple Desulrory Philippic” is a homage to / satire of Bob Dylan. It’s too cute by 1/2, and doesn’t really fit the rest of the album. And “7 O’Clock News / Silent Night” is a little too heavy-handed for my tastes, with the Christmas carol overlaid by a newscaster reporting the ills of society. Wikipedia says the it ‘rather bluntly makes an ironic commentary on various social ills by juxtaposing them with tenderly expressed Christmas sentiments”. Neither song sucks, nor offends. But they do detract from the whole. So where to rate? Do the 10 gems offset the 2 that are “meh”? I will either pick up this whole album, or just the 4-5 best songs that I don’t already own. Oh, how I wish for 1/2 stars, this would be a clear 4.5/5. After consideration, and comparing to the hits album, and 1870’s Bridge Over Troubled Water, I’m settling with a round down to 4. 4/5

Great pick for the cold, grey day we had in Denver yesterday.

Some of the songs here are the softest folk rock ever put to wax, to the point of feeling like the notes float along on a cloud. But it’s impossible to discount the technical ability and the beauty of the recording process on display.

wouldn’t usually listen to this type of music but my god was it good

Classic songs. 4/5

Particularly love A Poem on the Underground Wall and The Dangling Conversation. The imagery in both is so beautiful! The jazzy double bass sound in The 59th Street Bridge Song is so cool and can’t get over the brilliant piss-take that is A Simple Desultory Philippic! Already familiar with Scarborough Fair and Homeward Bound. Overall just beautiful little album. Really short as well! It all just works.

This might have gotten a 5 on a different day but I had Fleetwood Macs Rumors yesterday which isn't fair to any band. This is a great peak at a great duo. Their harmonies are excellent and there are a lot of nice moments here. The one star ding is because it feels incomplete. A lot of the songs are rather short and feel like they had more legs to them. Homeward Bound is the highlight but it's only 2.5 minutes. Weirdly it reminds me of tik tok artists now a days.

A classic. Some of the lesser-played tracks I had not heard before and was pleasantly surprised.

I love listening to Simon & Garfunkel so this was an absolute pleas

I'm not crazy about Bridge Over Troubled Water, so wasn't sure what to expect from this one--but I actually really like this one! Really good listen, and I like that it's less than half an hour long.

吉他民謠 輕鬆田園風 但會變成牛仔 重複一樣的旋律有點煩

Groovy 60’s Folk pop with a sprinkle of rock. Simon wrote some great songs

love love love simon and garfunkel

Very pretty songs, impressive songwriting. Somehow more political than I expected.

Gentle, poetic...

8/10

I love it. Sometimes overwrought lyrics, but something in my high school literary magazine soul — especially "The Dangling Conversation." "Scarborough Fair"taking an old folk song as its base and making it a protest theme works better than "Silent Night / 7 o'clock news" where it feels a little "I know authors who use subtext and they're all cowards!" -Garth Merenghi. Melodies are great. Can definitely see myself returning to this.

An uneven album, even embarrassing in places. But man, the good stuff is SO good. I find it nearly impossible not to sing along to classic S&G.

3.5

Beautiful album, Paul Simons lyrics with Garfunkel's harmonies is a throwback to a bygone era.

Has a sufjan vibe.

The harmony is great. 4

A few gorgeous songs. Shoutout to Emily! Most of the album is okay but nothing specialy.

very nice

Ah the perfect blend of folk and rock. Simon and Garfunkel are so much better as a duo. Top Tracks: 1) Homeward Bound 2) Scarborough Fair/Canticle 3) Patterns 4) Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall 5) The Dangling Conversation 6) A Poem On The Underground Wall 7) Silent Night / Seven O’ Clock News

Always heard of Simon & Garfunkel but never actually really listened - American folk rock duo. First song is Scarborough Fair, surely this wasn’t by them? Yeah it’s a traditional English ballad, often sung using Dorian mode and refrains resembling “parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme” (name of the album). Nice vibes so far, relaxed & easy with nice guitar/tones. 4/5 - was erring between 3 and 4 but I enjoyed it’s relaxed nature and a few of the songs were quite enjoyable. The last song reminds me of a few that we get these days where it’s a song interlaced with news bulletins or similar (Muse and Dimension have some).

Relaxing and iconic

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.

Lets have a dangling conversation about this subtly cool album.

Nice album. Gentle songs great voices

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

Good and soothing

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.

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.

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

8/10 Fave: Scarborough fair

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.

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

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

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.

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

Gostei, bem calmo

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

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

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

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.

Very good, if not really my style

Not a folk fan but that's class

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Surprisingly enjoyable

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.”

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

Short and sweet

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.

Beautiful as always

Short and savoury.

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‘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*

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.

It's a vibe

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

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

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.

Amazing length and good vocals

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

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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

Folk classic. Several good and two great songs here

Haunting, great playing. Political.

4/5

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.

well paced, relaxing, overall great album

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

Sorry but I loved it

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

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

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A an amazing folk album, Scarborough fair is a banger

Solid but not my type of music

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

Excellent

A begrudging 4

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

classic.

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

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

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

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!

Beautiful.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Terrific!

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

Nice harmonies!

Cool album, was over disappointedly quick

Wasn't familiar with the existence of this album. Came as a really nice surprise. Exactly what I hope to get from a Simon & Garfunkel record. Bit short but that's probably why it doesn't have any dull moments.

HL: "Homeward Bound", "Scarborough Fair", "59th St Bridge Song", "The Dangling Conversation", "For Emily", "Flowers Never Bend" -4/12 songs I already knew from my greatest hits CD - Liked the other 8 well enough, though some songs (most notably "A Poem") sound like they end before a natural conclusion. - So in 1966 we have a Bob Dylan song imitating John Lennon imitating Bob Dylan, from Blonde on Blonde, AND a Paul Simon song imitating Bob Dylan from that same album ("everybody must get stoned") - "Silent Night" hits different in late winter February 20, 2023

Very wholesome. It'd calm your nerves as you drove up north to dodge the draft.

Love me some Simon & Garfunkel

Not my favourite S&G but I still think it is great. Finding it hard to describe what I like about it - maybe that its a bit unusual. Gentle singing and weird songs.

I enjoyed this. Patterns and For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her stuck and 7 O'clock News / Silent News was clever

4 stars.

pretty album

there’s something so intoxicating about the music of the 60s, the way the boomers really thought they were the vanguard of a revolution that was building a new world of freedom and delight the fact that they were actually destroying their own civilization just makes it more poignant

Peaceful and optimistic, full of baroque vocals and lush instrumentation from bells to harpsichord. This is one of their first great albums. Some outstanding songs like "Scarborough Fair" and "59th Street Bridge Song." It's short and only has a few forgettable tracks that still have some redeeming qualities. What was up with that Dylan copycat "A Simple Desultory Phillipic?"

Listening to this on the background while working (dull work). Noticed that some of the songs are actually funny and I am very excited to listen to the whole album again - while doing nothing for sure. 4.0/5

Other than their first album, this was the only Simon & Garfunkel album that I knew nothing from going in, so I was intrigued going in to see what I would get. This is the first album in their discography on this list, so I was also intrigued to see why this made it over Sounds of Silence. In the end I think this a pretty good album with some snags. There is quite a bit of variety for something from '66, and there is quite a bit to enjoy. I think some songs here are just not very notable. Other songs, such as the final song, are very strong sounding, but aren't something I imagine wanting to go back to. Overall I enjoyed my time and will be giving this a light four. You can think of it more as a 3.5 if that helps you sleep at night, if my score seems more positive than my review.

Me encantan las voces. Tranqui y melódico.

A bit soft in the way it went in my ears. Good tunes though and deserves a reasonable score for songwriting CAPICHE

It's a grower not a shower. Don't get me wrong it still feels very dated but some corking lines. I feel like my soul had been cleansed of all sins. Long live the herbs.

Definitive sound. Doesn’t have my favs. Always thought S+G were a greatest hits band. Been proven wrong. Need to deep dive. Could have been written in 1860. Garfunkel looks like he’s from Peckham. SoT Scarborough Fair/Canticle Cloudy Homeward Bound The Dangling Conversation The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her 4/5

Very pretty vocals on the album. The last song was quite the statement though.

I listened to this album on a rainy Monday morning in Los Angeles. It was fairly short, a bite-sized vignette into the world of the ‘60s. News stories, hippies, a relationship that seems to not be working for the narrator. That Dylan track was funny. Even in the ‘60s there was beef! I enjoyed this album. It didn’t change my life but it was a nice little package of great riffs, harmonious duets, and poetic lyrics (as we would all expect from S&G). My favorite lyric from this album for one reason or another: “So I'll continue to continue to pretend My life will never end And flowers never bend With the rainfall”

A classic with the occasional mediocre song

I’m liking the album more than I thought. I've never been that big an S&G fan (nor a big solo S fan, at that). But this album is noisier, angsty-er, and better than I expected! Songs like "Patterns," "A Simple Desultory Phillippic" (hilarious, btw), and "7 O'clock News / Silent Night" made the softer, more elegant duets between S&G—for which they are most associated—a bit taller, a bit more dynamic in my mind. I especially liked "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" and the opening cut. The lyrics are sometimes a bit silly. Sometimes a touch pretentious and the soundscape is perhaps too "medieval" at times. But overall a very soft, pleasantly satirical, mid-60s cut by two great singers and one great songwriter. I like the production too. And am glad it's so short. Though I will say, I am little uncertain why this album is on the list when I expect we are going to get at least 2 more S&G albums and at least 2-3 solo S albums thrown at us in the future. Not sure what makes this one deserving of a place in addition to all those. But that's besides the point. It's a very good album and I like it.

At least one star has to be given to them for Scarborough Fair... an unlikely hit if there ever was one, and one that perfectly captures the woody nymphy folk sound of the era. I'm a huge fan of where that genre ends up... I think psychedelic folk might be one of my favorite ever genre for how weird it gets... and this song is definitely in the minds of a lot of artists as they go in that way. The rest of the album is a mix. Homeward Bound and 59th Street Bridge Song perfectly capture the lyricism, the playfulness that I love about Paul Simon's songwriting. Tongue in cheek and then yearning visual, pulls you in. At times I think he's a little too clever for his own good, but what can you say about an English major who soon to become one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. That's the artist's journey. I'd absolutely listen to this a few more times. There's always more to the lyrics to pick up. We're right around the corner from Bookeneds and that's when my ears start to really perk up. But there are some really tender moments on here. Two caterpillars in metamorphosis.

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Fun take on old chants, very chill fairs vibes. Something nice for a slow day.

Good Album, liked the athmosphere

great and compact album, slightly let down by a focus on intricacy vs simplicity

Great

Sure

Tone-wise, all over the place. However, homeward bound is genuinely fantastic and I will always love Simon and Garfunkel, so this gets a 4.

Short and sweet. Some HAIM vibes actually, and I ended up liking two songs. The outro's political vibe was also a nice touch. Overall 7.5/10

Chill

Pretty good but not their best

They are so smooth. It's like the could say anything, no matter how rude or grotesque, and it would glide by because it's so sugary. Great writing, and a very special sound.

Love anything by Simon & Garfunkel also Paul Simon solo.

Notes - third album by simon and garfunkel - released following an album they werent super proud of - spent a long time in the studio to make something they actually liked - you can hear how much time was spent on guitar lines and harmony - intertwining and layering fantastically - lyrical themes of social issues, fame, love least fav - patterns - cool tune but didnt love it Fav - Flowers never bend with the rainfall - Great guitar work and lyrics 4.5/5

Not awful. Bonus star for being 28 minutes long.

A classic album....Paul Simon has an unforgettable voice, and when you mix. in Art Garfunkle....you have the greatest harmony in history. Also incredible song writing....

Beautiful songs. Gorgeous harmonies. It’s not perfect. For that, you’d have to have a Best of S&G album. It’s very much a period piece but elegantly, constructed, and enough hits to keep you going. Some albums revel in their bloatedness. This one is to be applauded for its brevity. Short and oh so sweet.

Awesome album, probably not their best, but Homeward Bound is amazing and there are many more strong tracks on this record.