Graceland

This album is giving me curious george movie vibes. This is fun plus I know one of the songs on this album! 4/5

I have heard so much about Graceland over the years but had never actually sat down and listened to it properly. I have always loved You Can Call Me Al, although I do sometimes wonder how much of that is down to the brilliant video with Chevy Chase. Listening to the full album, it is easy to see why it is so highly regarded. The blend of world influences with Simon’s songwriting creates something genuinely distinctive. The rhythms are infectious, the musicianship is superb and the melodies are strong throughout. The Boy in the Bubble is a fantastic opener and sets the tone brilliantly. At times though, I felt it almost overplays its hand. There are so many different sounds and textures that the album can feel like it jumps around a little too much. Instead of flowing naturally, it occasionally feels busy, and that slight lack of cohesion made it more tiring than I expected. That said, there is no denying the quality. It is ambitious, intelligent and full of memorable moments. It is definitely one I will return to, even if I am not quite as blown away as some. Favourite song: The Boy in the Bubble and You Can Call Me Al Least favourite song: I Know What I Know. A bit too crowded for me Album artwork: Love the cover. Simple and striking

I feel at certain times there was too much going on and it just got musically messy, but all of the songs were fun to bop along to at work, so I enjoyed it for the most part.

4.8 3-4 classic songs

Notable tracks: Graceland, I Know What I Know, Gumboots, You Can Call Me Al

My baby loves this. Graceland is incredible. The album loses steam imo.

1/2 solo

Really good, loved it

I always find it strange when I “discover” a song more than once, in a short period, after so many years of never hearing it. And that’s the case with Paul Simon and this album! I bought a random mixed CD at the thrift store a couple weeks ago, and one song on it was “The Boy in the Bubble” and I was surprised to like it, and the sound of Paul Simon. The following week, this album was the listen of the day, so I played it and the first song was boy in the bubble! I totally love the African sound of this album, mixed with the pop rock. It’s a feel good album I would play at home or in the car! Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: yes Favourite Song: The Boy in the Bubble, but I really like them all.

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes bumped this up a full star! A couple of the songs were waaay too 80s for my liking— I don’t like that Phil Collins-y drum, especially when it comes out of nowhere… but I like Paul Simon and I really enjoyed this album.

Love a song that is just a sung story

first heard this when it was new and thought that Paul Simon was adopting a “World Music” gimmick that was popular at the time. Apartheid was still in force in South Africa and everyone was drawing attention to it. What Paul Simon produced was so much more than a “gimmick”. It’s really a full well-rounded album

4-

a classic!!!

A mixture of various genres, which kept me entertained and happy. Definitely to re-listen again! 4,5/5

Lots of influences and ideas. Cohesive despite the experimental approach. Very interesting but not sure how often I'll revisit

Enjoyable ablum

It may take several listenings To fully appreciate some of the songs and the album as a whole. Paul has a unique and interesting style of writing It’s no masterpiece by any means and we can’t give half stars so I give it a solid 4 and because of the memories of that time rocking my baby to this album ❤️😎

Really good album.

Vet goed, geen 5 want ik vind het soms een beetje zeikerig

lovely

A musical and cultural renaissance for Simon here, some may call it appropriation of South African street music but I feel like it was shining a light on artists like Ladysmith Black Mambazo who would have never seen the light of day due to apartheid and the cultural boycott on South Africa. It's a good to great album, it passes time effortlessly, I wouldn't argue if you gave it 5 stars, on another day I might have too. I just found most of it semi-forgettable as I went about my day while listening to it, like a half-remembered daydream.

Released in 1986, Paul Simon's "Graceland" stands as a landmark achievement in popular music, both for its groundbreaking exploration of South African musical styles and its enduring cultural impact. This review delves into the album's multifaceted elements, highlighting its strengths and complexities. Lyrics: The album's lyrical landscape is diverse, shifting between introspective observations and evocative depictions of life in South Africa. Simon's introspective voice shines in "The Boy in the Bubble," reflecting on alienation and isolation, while "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" paints a vibrant portrait of a woman brimming with life. However, criticism arose regarding the album's lack of direct engagement with apartheid, the oppressive regime in South Africa at the time. While some interpreted this as implicit protest, others saw it as a missed opportunity to directly address the socio-political context. Music: The defining characteristic of "Graceland" is its musical tapestry, intricately woven with South African sounds like mbaqanga (characterized by its energetic guitar lines and percussive rhythms) and Zulu harmonies. Tracks like "The Obvious Child" and "Graceland" pulsate with infectious energy, while "Homeless" and "Under African Skies" showcase a more contemplative mood. Simon's skillful blend of pop sensibilities and South African influences created a sound that was both familiar and utterly new. Production: The album's production, overseen by Simon himself, is equally noteworthy. He seamlessly blends the South African sounds with Western instrumentation, creating a cohesive and vibrant sonic experience. The recording process, which involved collaborating with South African musicians like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was itself a groundbreaking act of cultural exchange. Themes: Exploring themes of alienation, longing, and personal discovery, "Graceland" delves into the complexities of human experience. Tracks like "Graceland" and "The Boy in the Bubble" grapple with feelings of isolation, while "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" and "You Can Call Me Al" celebrate the vibrancy of life. The album also implicitly touches upon issues of cultural diversity and the beauty found in embracing other cultures. Influence: "Graceland" undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the music scene. It introduced a wider audience to South African music, inspiring numerous artists to explore world music in their own work. Moreover, it challenged mainstream music to embrace cultural exchange and explore the creative possibilities beyond traditional boundaries. Pros: Groundbreaking sound: The innovative fusion of South African and Western musical styles created a unique and captivating listening experience. High-quality production: Simon's meticulous production creates a cohesive and dynamic soundscape, showcasing the full potential of the music. Enduring legacy: "Graceland" continues to be celebrated for its innovation, influencing generations of artists and sparking dialogues around cultural exchange. Cons: Lyrical ambiguity: The album's lack of direct engagement with apartheid sparked criticism, leaving some listeners wanting a more overt statement. Cultural appropriation accusations: Some argued that Simon was exploiting South African music for personal artistic gain, despite his collaborative approach. Commercial controversy: The album's release was met with controversy due to Simon's decision to collaborate with South African musicians during the apartheid era. Conclusion: "Graceland" is a complex and captivating album, defying easy categorization. Its groundbreaking exploration of sound, combined with its introspective lyrics and themes, solidified its place in music history. While its social and political context remain relevant for discussion, its undeniable artistic merit and enduring influence cannot be understated. "Graceland" continues to be a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and connect people across cultures.

J’avoue ne pas trop avoir suivi ni avoir trop d’avis sur la partie collaboration à l’apartheid ou appropriation culturelle du projet, donc je vais me contenter du résultat final. Ça sonne extrêmement année 80 : ce son de batterie, de basse, ça donne de (mauvais) frissons le long du dos. Reste que les chansons sont très efficaces et joliment écrites. Dès l’ouverture avec “The boy in the bubble”, “Graceland” et le très daté mais sympa “You can call me Al”, petite préférence pour “I know what I know”, qui regroupe pas mal des éléments de l’albums avec ses choeurs zoulous et sa guitare au rythme africain assez nouveau dans sur un tel disque. Et il aura donc fallu quelque chose comme presque 40 ans pour comprendre une vanne des Nuls avec le reprise de “Homeless”... Ensemble daté, souvent très bon avec quelques creux, un incroyable assemblage de rythmes africains, chœurs zoulous, accordéons, synthés et orchestrations 80’s, au final très agréable même si je laisse un peu de marge dans la notation pour d’autres projets de Paul Simon.

Some hits and a jazzy vibe. Lot of fun.

World music-y, chill, fun, with some absolute slammers.

There's something charming about Paul Simon's very straightforward vocals and lyrics. Some dated bass and general corny instrumentals but it's hard to hate. First instinct was to wonder if this is appropriation but reading into the creation of the album, the fact that so many African artists contributed, and that an artist like Paul Simon would allow this style of music to reach an audience that otherwise would never seek it out overcame that initial reaction. Fun album with an interesting controversy, I can see why it's here.

Pleasant, very 80s. Like every song was in an 80s film I've seen. 7.5

Always enjoyed the catchy rhythms and international sounds of Paul Simon

Paul Simon has a way with words and rhythms that soothe the soul and brings joy. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this whole album.

Listened to this while playing Agricola solo. I built a pretty awesome farm, so I won! I enjoyed this album a bit more than I would have expected. The whole time, I kept thinking "This album is like Vampire Weekend with a different lead singer, but in the 80s." I could not believe just how much they were influenced by the same style of African music that influenced Paul Simon all those years earlier. All the guest spots were wonderful...and it was the collaborative songs that stood out to me most. Also, at one point there was a monster bass solo riff that totally gave me bass-face.

Really enjoyed, it was fun and nice

Toto x vampire weekend, fun and happy

Fantastic album. What a great time it is to listen to. One of those albums where I could happily add all of the songs to a playlist.

Perhaps for better or worse, this is the album that started the trend of worldwide music influences with major western artists. I think the world is better for it. I can understand the historical context of violating a UN cultural boycott and him getting criticism for it, but he collaborated with wonderful artists like Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Youssou N'Dour, Ray Phiri, and Bakithi Kumalo and pollinated the world with this. What I don't get with reviews is calling this cultural appropriation. I will nitpick on the production, with some of the sound being of it's time in the mid-80s - gated reverb can get annoying. But it has such an eclectic breadth of sounds, from the Zydeco sound of Boy In the Bubble's intro and That Was Your Mother to the happy South African sounds of You Can Call Me Al and Crazy Love, Vol II. The title track Graceland remains a favorite, but Under African Skies with Linda Rondstadt is great too, along with Homeless with Ladysmith Black Mombazo centered on that one.

A fantastic album with a very complicated legacy

Lovely

Classic and can’t go wrong.

Favorite Tracks: You Can Call Me Al Graceland Under African Skies

Great album.

This is a good one that I own

This was really nice. Didn't click at first, but then I got the hype. If you were like "I liked Moondance, but I wish it had way more African influences," this is the album for you. The run from You Can Call Me Al to Crazy Love Vol. II is an all-timer and I will be staying away from roooooly-poly little bat-faced girls from now on.

Influential, groundbreaking, and some phenomenal songs. Still, it is a little of its origin decade, but still a very strong and enjoyable album.

Best Paul Simon album.

Great album. I’ll probably grow fonder of one or two songs, but it’s an emotional rollercoaster all throughout. This is my first album by Paul Simon (as a solo artist) on this list, and it’s honestly one of the best albums I’ve heard in my life. 4.2/5 Fav: “The Boy in the Bubble” Least Fav: “Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes”

Having been introduced to Paul Simon by my parents in the 70s, and seeing him later in life, this album really opened my appreciation of his talents, and his soothing voice and melodies. The inclusion and his use of ladysmith black mambazo also exposed many to the world sounds that were becoming popular at the time.

happy, upbeat, melodic and fun

My first concert! I really like this album, but I'm not adding any to my favs. So I guess that's a 3? But I let the album play twice and sang along. So maybe that's a 4?

I wonder what I'd think of this if I was hearing it for the first time. But I'm hearing it for the 253rd time and know each song by heart as it was one of the only pop albums that my mom would listen to when I was growing up.

having a suprisingly nice time with it, its just weird enough

Great singer / songwriter. “You can call me Al” video gives it an extra star.

Very fun first record. Had a little folk hint with some fun trumpet in gumboots. Can see the South African influence and importance of demonstrating the culture of Africa even in the 70s.

A good fusion of genres!

Very good album.

Cooles Album, kannte ich auch schon.

Classic for a reason. Not an instant-favorite, but I’m glad to have listened.

after a long stop he did this good world music album

A pretty cool record. It’s perfect for a sunny day to brighten your mood.

Didn't know this one, I think?, besides "You Can Call Me Al" of course, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read some reviews linking it to childhood memories and I can totally see how, a nice thing to have. I was actually inclined to give it 5*****, as I was dancing in my chair, smiling, stomping and those basslines!, but started to question how that would fit with my other ratings, hm, and then the last two songs happened, so, cool, that was taken care of. Still, a strong 4 - made me happy.

Me hizo bailar. Un disco muy alegre.

So I do know and have myself listened to better and more effective examples of "world music" imports than this... but also I do think that running with that influence was to the benefit of paul simon's music, and actually like this album quite a bit.

Good listening and some great different beats! Love the exploration and had never really listened to this whole album

Great album

Good songs, very controversial album and weird delusional behavior on Paul Simon’s part. Also started the whole “world music” thing instead of actually treating individual genres in other countries as their own, which sucks.

This album was a landmark at that time. Collaborating with South African musicians was a first, especially because of apartheid. I liked the album then and I do still.

Legal, ótimas trilhas, mas falta um tchan. 7.5/10

La percusio africana m'h aagradat. L'escoltaria de nou 7.9/10

Ok

Great over all feel with some amazing songs and sounds.

Definitely Paul Simon’s best album I’ve heard. This and Rhythm of the Saints were actually my introduction to Simon, after which I got into Simon & Garfunkel, now one of my all-time favorite groups. Graceland has hovered in and out of my top 100 over the years, and now it sits closer to ~200, but it’s still a favorite album of mine. I’ve always been mesmerized by the cheery upbeat music but often melancholy lyrics, discussing heartbreak, homelessness, starvation, and wealth inequality. Simon claimed that he wasn’t writing protest songs, and simultaneously he was criticized for going to South Africa to record (breaking the cultural boycott against apartheid), but I’ve always appreciated the cultural fusion on the album and understood many of the lyrics to be vaguely underhandedly critical of apartheid and overtly hopeful for a better world.

ME HA MOLADO MUCHO

loved it as a kid, still do

I enjoyed it. 'Nuff said. -8/10

Pretty good songs, didn't love the back half of the album though 7/10

We thought it was Greatland.

Great lyrics, sunny vibe but kinda works in winter, world music influence is pretty cool and makes it stand apart

A true classic for African inspired music ...

I've heard this many times throughout the years and often pull songs into playlists when my Mother-in-law, Chris, is around as its one of her favorites. I also had a former boss who loved it and had a CD on repeat often during my years of working with him. I remember him explaining some of the history of the album, Paul Simon breaking rules to record with the artists and such. Also getting more and more into New Orleans Jazz these years I appreciate those aspects of the album more and more. And aging helps one appreciate it more and more as fatherhood and other mature themes show up often. "That Was Your Mother" reminds me of a moment in an episode of Bluey in which the dad takes out an old box and tells his kids it included stuff from, "back when I was cool". It's a beautiful album and the oddness of the lyrics, at times, which confused me as a kid is much more appreciated by the older me.

Some really amazing tracks on this album, especially love the African melodies. Unfortunately though the great tracks really made the small number of weaker ones stand out for me. Couple of less zydeco tracks and this would have been a five for me.

Cultural Appropriation: The Album

Pretty good album. The incorporating of South African musical elements made it sound very fresh

I've played this album before (and know the singles "Graceland," "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoe," and "You Can Call Me Al"), but more as background music—I haven't done a real active listen until now. The opening track, "The Boy in the Bubble" is like a new wave song with tubas and accordions—very interesting sound. The lyrics still feel relevant today, addressing the ambivalence of living in an era where technology (and how humans utilize it) is both amazing and terrifying. The third track "I Know What I Know" could be a Talking Heads song. The fourth track "Gumboots," which features the South African mbaqanga (mix of jazz and traditional music) group The Boyoyo Boys almost feels like a vallenato song with the prominent accordion. I've often wondered about the cross influences between African music, American jazz, klezmer, and South American folk traditions, so this was a very interesting track to listen to. Overall the album is a very enjoyable listen. The combination of 80s pop, South African sounds, and New Orleans music makes for a very upbeat album, though there's also plenty of introspection to be found with a close listen to the lyrics. The controversial history of the album in the context of South African apartheid, while important for listeners to read up on and take into account, shouldn't deter people from listening to the album (in my opinion). I think the album is a good example of how one can support marginalized populations and artists without supporting oppressive governments and is a good reminder of how nuance is always important when looking at history, and political movements more generally.

Almost 4

A little too 80s goofy for me but Paul Simons genius cant be denied. Everything sounds crisp and clean. A low 4 for me and my favorite was Graceland track no 2

Paul is an entertaining story teller. Graceland had that beat Paul Simon is known for.

A really beautiful album. I’ve listened before but so passively. It was a pleasure to listen to again after all these years.

Cracking album

This is such a lively album. I love the instrumentation here and the energy is a treat, however, I really struggle to engage with his singing style. Even on Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes, a song which has been deep in my soul since I can remember, I enjoy despite his singing. I love the inspiration he's obviously got from other cultures and I think he manages to let them shine while keeping the music his own here. Also, You Can Call Me Al is sublime. Standout Track: Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes

Nice songs and good introduction to African music.

The only Paul Simon solo effort that can touch (or sometimes surpass) his work with Garfunkle. It has such a fun, playful sound, with such gorgeous complements from the South African musicians that join him. My big gripe here though... can you really call this a Paul Simon solo album when so much of the magic is purely from the musicians he employs here? I know that is opening a very, very large can of worms, but I can't help think it while listening through the whole thing.

You Can Call Me Al.

There are some cool songs on this album. The theme of savior / rapture and his son is kind of interesting, for his sake I hope he and his son made it to Graceland. Graceland is catchy and chill. Diamonds on the soles of her shoes is great. I enjoyed the different parts of the song, especially the intro. It's the same group as homeless, which is my favorite song on the album. Homeless just hits a spot in my brain, I must have heard this as a child because it's very nostalgic and brings back warm memories. "That was your mother" was much better once I listened to the lyrics. I could imagine myself as Simons son, listening to this song about my family. Cool album.

Svakalega skemmtileg plata. Paul Simon einn besti lagahöfundur sinnar kynslóðar.

Love this album. For being 40 years old, it's pretty timeless. The zydeco songs feel out of place though. Interesting history with SA apartheid. 4.7

A classic. I don't know if I listened to the whole album before. But upbeat and lovely.

Nice chill music

great rhythms and interesting sound. very complex pop album

It's not really to my taste, but I can see how this album stands out, especially compared to the typically more flashy or dramatic 80s music. The sound is fairly poppy but homey at the same time, with unique South African touches. The storytelling in the lyrics is good, and the delivery is expressive.

Love this album. Very folklore, fun, and extremely nostalgic

Angels in the Architecture Using his massive recognition, Paul Simon readily showed the world what African music was all about, even during a cultural boycott. Some highly recognizable pop hits mixed with unexpected genres really make this album stick out as a commercial and cultural success

Always enjoyed this album

Virkelig godt albums kendte kun titelnummeret men var især fan af acapella-stykkerne på nogle af de senere numre.

So good. Paul Simon tells great stories and has such a unique style/sound.

8.0/10 Listened to on the way to Katie and Brian's to watch AEW Full Gear 2023. Listened to with Jack and Cammie. Jack gave the grade. "Different, but fun and would listen to again."

Very diverse sound, with a consistent storytelling aspect to the songwriting

Very good. Still very catchy. Although wow do I not like some of the bass guitar sounds on this album.

This album has been a part of my life for so long it’s like furniture, but you know, very special furniture. I will knock it down a star because it definitely smells of cultural appropriation, but at least the Apple Music credits included the African musicians.

Historically, Paul Simon is my favorite band/musician. I know he’s had his controversies, including accusations of plagiarism, not excluding this album. There’s also a story about how he was going to produce the first album of a SNL band member as a favor to Lorne Michaels, that artist gave Paul a tape of African music and said “I’d like to do something with this.” and Paul went “Nope. This is mine now.” All that being said: this album exists. I remember being in high school and buying Paul’s albums on CD based on the list of albums on the jacket of his CDs. I remember getting to Graceland, putting the CD in, hitting play, the opening accordion riff starting, and my head turning as I was like “WTF? Did my speaker break? Oh, wait…this is how it’s supposed to sound??” And then my mother immediately reminding me I needed to mow the lawn. I remember mowing the lawn thinking “I gotta hear the rest of this album!” Anyway, I’m retrospect, if I were to tier Paul’s albums, I don’t think I’d put this one in the top tier. He’s got 4 or 5 better albums. It makes sense that this is on this list, though. I get it. It’s still a 4 and there’s some very good songs on here (Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes, Graceland) …and then there’s You Can Call Me Al.

Very upbeat, feels Texan. Folk Rock.

This album is great!

Classic album. Some of these songs are unreal. Unfortunately there are some tracks that are boring and that general 80s feel in the background takes me down from a 5 to a 4.

Quand je vois Paul Simon, sachant que j'aime énormément ses morceaux de folk, et que je vois la date 1986 et une couverture typique de l'époque, je prends un peu peur parceque je m'attends à un album avec beaucoup de synthétiseurs clichés et à un artiste qui essai de rester à la page Mais loins de là en fait Déjà super surpris par le mélange culturel que représente cet album, on y retrouve beaucoup de musique sud africaine et aussi mexicaine, un mix et une production vraiment hyper clean On reconnait son type de chant et d'écriture, c'est toujours lui, mais plus ouvert à d'autres choses peut être Puis j'ai lu le contexte dans lequel il était au moment de faire cet album et j'ai bien compris son état d'esprit et ça m'a rendu assez joyeux On entend là quelqu'un qui recherche à se réinventer et à s'ouvrir au reste du monde un peu plus, un album au final engagé en pleine apartheid C'est top Belle découverte 4/5

Timeless, accessible, full of hits, and somehow not cheesy.

I really like the clear, bright sounds on this album. I think the production is my favorite part of this album. A lot of the licks are very catchy (Graceland, You Can Call Me Al), but they can get pretty repetitive. Simon seems to have a fairly small register, which makes his songs feel sing-songy compared to other artists like Peter Gabriel.

I like: I Know What I Know Gumboots Diamonds On The Sole Of Her Shoes You Can Call Me Al

good dad album

Great album. Paul Simon continuing to prove who the genius behind Simon and Garfunkel is.

Ótimo álbum com rock dos anos 60~70.

A remarkably rich and intriguing album. It's crafted with a great deal of beauty and meticulous attention to detail. The album effortlessly navigates through a multitude of musical styles, creating a captivating journey. It was nice to recognize Ladysmith Black Mambazo, whom I first discovered on this website, as part of this musical tapestry.

This is good, for this is the first time to join in this project, I was excited to hear more celle the albums in the future! The first album is really good, it’s a good choice for morning music, it made me relax and chill in the tough morning, very good one!

73/100

there's a real nice upbeat style to this album. it feels very hitching a ride on a train and traveling across the united states. i enjoyed listening more than i thought i would.

Lovely album - very listenable with great upbeat tracks

excellent

Very enjoyable and guaranteed to put you in a good mood.

This record was like dildoing yourself to death. In a chuffing good way, bro. It's sweet serenade, reminded me of a young Nigel Spackman lapping at the pussy of his grandmother. Who is Nigel Spackman?

Solid but not mind-blowing. Graceland, You Can Call Me Al, Under African Skies, Homeless, and All Around the World are bops, but the rest of the album is kind of underwhelming to me and I find a lot of the songwriting to be sort of bland. That said, the presence of LBM on this album bumps it up a point for me.

It's great, still. I want to read about it though. Specific vocal moments stand out to me from hearing this play in the car as a child. Linda Ronstadt who is nobody's backup anything (thanks Mom).

One of my favorites

Auðveld hlustun. Ég fíla Paul Simon. Get skellt þessari á fóninn af og til

You Can Call Me Al.

LP

An album I associate with people showing off their new CD player in the 80s. To be fair, the sound is great, but I remember this album being huge and now it just seems OK.

Tää on mahtava albumi. Afrikkalaiset rytmit ja laulannat parasta antia, Simon yksinään ei ehkä jaksaisi kannatella koko levyn läpi.

Excellent light listening with solid instrumental backing to good vocals.

Easy listening. Chill. Very lyrical. Obviously tribal, indigenous inspiration. Major Vampire Weekend influence.

She Paul on my Simon til I Garfunkel

im definitely biased bc i grew up listening to some songs from this album but after hearing the whole thing i can confirm that i do fuck w this. love the blend of folk-ish style and world music, but i didn't like the last few tracks that much (african skies/homeless/that was your mother)

Luv

Really liked the album but wish it had more variation in sounds. Favorite: diamonds on her shoes even though it took a billion years

Great lyrics, chill vibes

I really really really dislike Simon & Garfunkel, but I don't mind Paul Simon solo at all. Strange.

Really unique songs. Reminds me a bit of David Byrnes’ solo work.

The bass really shines on this album. Love it! The catchy songs make this a classic for me.

9/10

3.5/5 stars

Surprised at how much I liked this. Love African type guitar and drums anyway and some outrageous jazzy bass playing. I'd actually like the instrumental version. Lyrics and singing probably not my kind of thing - but still liked it. The synths are a bit too naff 80s at times - think with real instruments it would have aged better

Some really good songs on here.

Summer sounding music. Happy.

A lot of fun here....embarrassed I didn't know him sooner!

All around the world or the myth of fingerprints is SUCH a great closing track!

A pleasant change of pace compared to what's been suggested in the past couple of weeks. While I never got into Paul Simon's solo career (I love Simon & Garfunkel), this was a joy to listen to.

I've always enjoyed this album. Happy to hear it again.

Brani Preferiti: - "You Can Call Me Al" - "The Boy In the Bubble" Note: C'è poco da dire, un'ottimo album con diversi momenti interessanti .

There’s a few songs I loved on this album. Boy in the Bubble, Graceland and You Can Call Me Al

I'm getting this thought that Paul Simon actually is the best song writer. Ever. I may be wrong, but something is going on.

Pierde un punto por las flasheadas étnicas.

I loved it back in the 80s but for me it hasn't improved with time. I never listen to it now, although I still believe the songs are perfect. Strange.

Really tasteful and wholesome album. Loved the island vibe, great concept

Leuk album met "Afrikaanse" muziek door een Amerikaan. Het zou in deze "woke" tijd niet meer overleven helaas. Mooie muziek maar niet echt catchy. De bass is geweldig, vooral in "You Can Call Me Al". Tijdens een autorit zeker het luisteren nog waard.

Really a great album. I had a good time listening to it. My favorite songs after a first listen are Graceland, Diamonds on the soles of her shoes and All around the world

Probably some of Paul Simon's best on here

God musik med fede rytmer

Lowkey and relaxing. Draws on African influences in ways that are generally interesting instead of distracting or distasteful. A strong listen. Best song: Graceland

Paul Simon uses a flawless ensemble of African musicians to geographically transport you to the scenery he recorded the album in. This thing is so damn memorable that it has to be the best thing he ever made.

Good album! Almost forty years after this album's release, I left wondering if the artist could have credited or highlighted the African musicians that were involved in the creation of this album, but I am lacking a lot of the backstory.

Huge african inspiration, this album is a blast to listen it through!

Guete Sound. Aber nonig 5 Stern.

That bass guitar is really amazing. The songs are alright, but some should have been a little shorter. It was definitely different from what was popular at the time. Last 2 songs feel a little out of place. It's not one of my own favorite albums, but no doubt at all it belongs on the list. The youtube playlist is very uneven mastering wise. Favorite song: Under African Skies

Verrassend divers. Leuke Afrikaanse invloeden, energiek. Vele leuke nummers naast You Can Call Me Al.

Great album! Very fun. Mostly bouncy good time songs.

Surprisingly good! The Simon & Garfunkel, together or solo, albums I've had on here have bored me too death so far. Not my usual type of music but I could still really enjoy this. Great African infusion, some tracks didn't do much for me but didn't really grate. Some others though we're thoroughly enjoyable. One to listen to again for sure.

Good

4 ETOILES

Catchy up beat fun beat much to say tbh!

Okay this slapped way harder than I expected. Go off Paul

4/5 Fun music

Funky kind of island beats with accordions, trumpets, and flutes. Paul sings some poetic storytelling lyrics. Enjoy his calm voice. Really interesting folk-y island-y mix. It hit different when he said “roly-poly bat faced girl”.

Proto-Vampire Weekend

some good songs, not all great, a good 4

Good album, really soft and smooth. I liked the intertwining of the African music. I didn’t get it when it came out with him or Peter Gabriel. But I get it now.

Legend

Reminds me of Simon Garfunkel

Out of the norm for pop music with the clear African influence. Lyrically creative and thought provoking, but I'm not likely to return. Highlight is obviously You Can Call Me Al - great track.

Beautiful album, loved it

Very good

a strange album — paul seems to be hovering around a political point (and truly the whole album is political) but he can’t write it genuinely so he uses layers and layers of metaphors, which leaves the lyrics a bit tortured (eg graceland is odd any way you slice it). the instrumentation is where it shines though — the mix of african and western music is fabulous (those horns!!), and there wasn’t a moment i was bored. if he had dylan write the lyrics, this would be nearly perfect. instead i have to give it a 4, but a very strong 4. i’m going to absolutely revisit it.

Блин, ну да, я начинаю понимать Тёму... конечно же, это тот же самый Пол Саймон, что и на нескольких предыдущих альбомах. Да, он записал альбом в ЮАР, да, он записал его с локальными музыкантами и ушёл немного в другую музыкальную стилистику. Но... не знаю, структурно песни-то всё равно те же. Условно, Under African Skies - ну прям начало звучит, как классическая песня Саймона и Гарфанкеля! Но только начало... Конечно, вот эти африканские вайбы добавляют эффекта при прослушивании, добавляют интереса. Но это пока не мурашки. Но точно лучше, чем его прошлый альбом, а там я влепил 4... дурачок))

Fantastic album with a theme/style throughout connecting the songs. Rating: 4.5

This is a really unique album. The question I was asking myself throughout was: has it aged well? I’m mixed on the answer. On the one hand, I really appreciate the African sounds. But on the other, if I wanted to listen to that, why not listen to an album by those artists?

An undeniable classic record by Paul Simon. Innovative and clever pop music.

Highlights: You Can Call Me Al, I Know What I Know, The Boy In the Bubble, Graceland Leave Em's: Under African Skies, That Was Your Mother Overall Thoughts: This is my second time around reviewing this album and it did not disappoint. I love the fusion of sounds that Paul, as a singer songwriter pulls together. There are some clear African influences throughout the album, but he manages to blend them with an infectious and memorable pop sound on several songs. I would maintain the claim that this is one of the best complete albums that I have heard so far in this project. Score Breakdown: 3.82 & 4 -> 3.910

Two Paul Simon albums in a row. This one was better. Still not my thing. Great production here. Worldly instruments, musicians and styles. No skip album for sure.

I pressed play without any expectations and, as songs passed, could understand the fame of this album. The vibe and harmonies present in this work are unique. Even though world music was nothing new by then, the angle Simon uses here is different. I am positively surprised!

Some wonderful tracks, mixed with some that were OK. But a 4* overall.

Fantastic!

Nice

Absolutely Simon's best solo project: very nice and interesting.

Highlights: You Can Call Me Al, The Boy in the Bubble, I Know What I Know Leave Em's: That Was Your Mother Overall Thoughts: First time listening to Paul Simon and I thought this project was masterful. His blend of singer/songwriter with clear African influence is done in good taste. Several songs make me want to dance and move along. Pleasantly surprised in the first album I received.

Really enjoyed this album and will always love, You can Call me Al. 4/5

Favorites: Diamonds on the soles of her shoes You can call me Al Crazy love, vol. ll

Great album to take you back to a simpler 1980s world, with the warm and soothing rhythms of a groovy Paul Simon. Good for a listen start to finish on good HiFi. 4.3/5

I've heard this album so much throughout growing up, it's just one of those albums that everyone seems to like a lot and is always on. I had a coworker that used to come into our restaurant for his midday shift and switch this album on every day for like a year. That kind of wore me out on it but it's a pretty undeniably catchy record. Very upbeat vibes, with great instrumentation and songwriting. Even though I've been down on this album at times, it's difficult to knock it. Standout Tracks: Graceland, I Know What I Know, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, You Can Call Me Al, Under African Skies

Music pleasant to listen to, easily blends into the background. The biggest flaw - as soon as I finish I forget the content. 3.5/5

It's so much more interesting than Simon and Garfunkel, I did not expect that

Great voice great listen. Got some different vibes throughout the album but it really sucked me the whole time

Paul Simon writes poetry and then contorts it in such a way to fit the tune. Quite a talent. You can call me Al. Such a highlight of my childhood.

decent.

Familiar with this album because of the video for You Can Call Me Al and tgd wife grew up on this album. I’ve heard it a few times and I really like it. Just a solid record. He tried something a bit different by making a record in Africa and it totally works. Great album.

Still great

Yeah that was pretty good!

I was surprised by this one. Probably the best Paul Simon record I've ever heard. Though Simon's songwriting formula of "I was doing this, she said something, I said something back, then we did this and it made me feel a certain way" gets pretty old after a whole album. "You Can Call Me Al" is a jam though. In fact, most of the tracks were pretty groovy and fun. Overall, despite the formulaic songwriting, it was a pretty good album.

The Xitsonga on 'I Know What I Know' was really interesting. It led me to do some reading about how Simon became interested in mbaqanga, South African street music. That the album is a protest piece against Apartheid makes me like it one star more.

I have two copies of this on vinyl. Not sure how that happened. Of course the amazing songwriting abilities of Paul Simon would not be dragged down by the plastic production of the 80's. In fact, it is his warm and grounded in the various traditional folk music stylings from around the world (particularly South Africa). There is a lot of discussion surrounding Simon's use of this style of music and if it's appropriate or not but I'm simply not interested in going over that here. Of course it's exceptionally good. Simon clearly had an ear for the kind of songwriting that would gel with the cultural influences he was pulling from. While I don't love the album, it's still excellent.

Classic, original compositions, great band!

Reassuring, just fun to listen to

LP

I’m not a fan of all the African chorus and backup, but I do love the guitar and rhythms. Simon has such a relaxed voice and strong songwriting and the recording is impeccable. I don’t, however, need to hear You Can Call Me Al ever again.

I listened to this on so many family road trips that it's basically a time machine to my childhood. Good songs and good memories here.

Another really good album from Paul Simon. Different than other's hes'd done, the South African vibe is something a little off the wall. But it works, really well.

You Can Call Me Al brings back vivid memories of the video with Chevy Chase. That song was a mega hit at the time, and little kid me loved every bit of it. 80s Paul Simon was pretty fantastic...great song writer & composer, but I've always felt a little uncomfortable with a wealthy white dude making Afro-Carribbean music. Is it homage or is it appropriation? Especially since some of the singers & musicians were from apartheid South Africa. Definitely something to think about. Musically, I thoroughly enjoyed this & will absolutely listen again. Paul Simon is just that good.

He's got such a soothing voice, but really nothing about this spoke to me outside of Call Me Al.

A bit of a favourite. Wonderful collection of great and interesting songs. High 4.

I liked how it segued in and out the South African music at the start of the end.

Interesting that five songs are co-credited on the streaming version I listened to. Can't remember if I ever did read the sleeve notes on my CD version (I usually do) but pretty certain I'd never heard of the Gaza Sisters before now. More certain that they aren't mentioned in "Under African Skies", the documentary about the making of this album. Might be a factor in the occasional claim of self-centred cultural appropriation pushed in Mr Simon's direction every now and again. Anyway. Sound album, one for the ages.

The Boy in the Bubble seems weirdly prophetic. I could never hear Call Me Al again and be okay with it. A lot of gems on this album, though.

Boss album this I think. The classics are in there - great the way he nailed the African influences throughout the album. You Can Call Me Al warms my red bastard heart whenever I hear it. So there

Always liked this album. Proper strong start. I know what i know is so catchy.

I Know What I Know is a tune. All great songs to throw on at a Christening do, a wake, a birthday, after a great sporting event, at a disco and in youtube animal compilations. Great album

This album was my first exposure to African music and was a touchstone to a life long love of international music.

Honestly, pretty nice vibes. I especially liked 'You can call me Al'

Was looking forward to listening to this album again, although there's only 4 tracks I ever really liked on it. There was a lot of experimenting with sounds on this album, which you can pick up on throughout the album.

Highlights: "Diamonds...," "Homeless," "Myth of Fingerprints" Definitely see this as a culmination of a lot of big influences more than groundbreaking, but you can hear it bridging Mitchell and '80s New Age into alternative like Bela Fleck and Dave Matthews. Also wasn't expecting to feel this correspondence from this "world music" touchstone to the Pan-American phantasmagoria of Van Dyke Parks, but it makes sense! Just well-made and an exciting transformation for a big artist, and more people should use their clout to give exposure to amazing acts outside the industry. LBM rules; the real star of this album.

I went in figuring I would like this album, and I did. I'm realising that I like Paul Simon's voice. I enjoyed myself throughout the album. It wasn't amazing or anything, but it had an energy that I liked. Still very solid. There was also a few interesting themes throughout the album. I wonder If I'll like other albums of his. My favourite songs were You Can Call Me Al and Gumboots.

Сначала очень понравился, необычный для сонграйтера альбом, довольно разнообразный и всякие фишки я слышу задействованными и по сей день, я сонграйтеров слушал чуть-чуть, мне очень нравятся пару альбомов Боб Дилана, так вот, этот альбом отличается, своей какой-то более поп-развлекательной составляющей в плане музыки, при довольно стереотипных сонграйтерских лириксах. к последним двум трекам мне альбом уже чуть поднадоел, однако я ставлю ему 4. единственно о чем я жалею из всех своих оценок, что Sigur Ros я поставил 3, у меня в голове это уже крепкая 4. Лучшие треки: Graceland, I Know What I Know, Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes, You Can Call Me AI

I actually really liked what I heard, such a soothing sound

Strane influenze africane, mix interessante

Folk, pop. Interesante.

Zadziwiająco spoko

fasza dél-afrikai influence/inclusion érdekes time-piece az akkori helyzetet nézve gitár, szaxofon és amblok hangszerelés pretty good as well, van ahol low-key country hatása van lmao szövegek/overall üzenet felemelőek feel good music You Can Call Me Al

All of side 1 and side 2 opener "You can call me Al" are superb. Bubbling along at a good tempo, catchy and fun. After "Al" things slow down and it's good, but not as immediate. Overall a very good listen and worthy of the critical standing. Breaking the cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa now seems unimportant and distant, but I remember in the 1980s it really was massively controversial - even whilst working with non-white musicians. I have no belief that Gracelands or the gigs/tours made the slightest political difference, but it would have been annoying to set up a boycott only for a superstar of Paul Simon's stature to largely ignore it, even having consulted various worthy people.

Dit was een van de eerste cassettebandjes die mijn moeder had. Hij lag meestal in de auto, maar ik haalde 'm eruit om 'm binnen te draaien op mijn rode cassette deck met losse speakers aan draadjes. Niet helemaal mijn muziek meer, maar eigenlijk toch ook niet slecht en wegens jeugdsentiment toch een hoge waardering.

Schitterend album. Het heeft bijna iets magisch zo open en mooi als dit geproduceerd is. Muziekaal een enorm hoog niveau en zit zo goed in elkaar. Ik geniet hier bij elke draaibeurt weer opnieuw van.

Heerlijk album. Gaat richting vijf sterren!

Love this record. The production is all super polished and Paul Simon's voice, as well as the other backup vocalists and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, just shine through the whole album.

I can’t imagine that anyone who would consider Paul Simon boring have actually listened to this or his work with Art. Or maybe I can, some of the tracks here do work better than others. The African-inspired tracks are mostly the highlight vs the safer Simon tracks, but I still think it’s a hit. B+

Good

love dad music

I mean - a classic. What more can be said?

A smattering a excellent songs amid an album of decent, world music inspired tracks that I can appreciate if not love.

Liked most of the songs but some of them were kinda weird. Enjoyed the music.

This is what you get when world music meets with slick 80s production values. Recorded in South Africa with local musicians at the height of Apartheid (and breaking a cultural boycott), this album mixes African music with Paul Simon's songwrighting abilities. The result is a mix of different styles, but all influenced by the music of the continent it was recorded on. The greatest tracks are The Boy in the Bubble, Graceland and the severely overplayed You Can Call Me Al. The other tracks can't always reach the level of these songs, but the album is very worth a listen nonetheless. 3.5/5

This album makes it clear that Paul Simon was still able to create original and interesting music that was also enjoyable to listen to. 4/5

Notes - This album has a special place for me, something about it makes me happy every time even though the lyrical content is so sad - Came after a period of personal and professional failures for Paul simon - He travelled with a producer to South Africa and learned about music from that area - This happened during the peak of apartheid - was playing at the grocery store when i went lol Fav - Diamonds on the soles of her shoes - Love the acapella opening - The drums and bass are so bouncy its impossible not to move to the beat Least fav - That was your mother - Song is fun, Zydeco style, but the song gets a bit annoying 4.5/5

Rock mezclado con músicas del mundo. Está bien. Un 4.

You Can Call Me Al

Like this more than I recalled, but still not as much as most like it. When I saw him perform Diamonds on the Souls of Their Shoes as a young teenager on SNL(?) it felt icky for some reason that I couldn’t put my finger on. It just felt like he was using these other performers who were likely not paid that well to help resuscitate his career. May not have been the case but that experience has always clouded my ability to rank this album as highly as I probably should.

Damn, Paul Simon was on one with this album! I'm almost certain I knew "You Can Call Me Al" already, but the rest of this was new to me and often quite unexpected. So many unique instrumentals, pulling sounds from all over the world. I don't know enough about his catalog, if this is considered one of his best or not, but it's a wild ride. I really dug a lot of it, great work Paul. Even in this departure from the typical singer-songwriter style, his songwriting manages to shine through. And huge shoutout to Ladysmith Black Mambazo! Favorite tracks: Graceland, I Know What I Know, You Can Call Me Al, Homeless. Album art: Very unassuming, though a decent lil painting I guess. Maybe a tad too crusade-y for an album featuring world music sounds and artists, but hey, what do I know? 4/5

Leuk, Graceland. Kenden we al natuurlijk

This is a pretty nice album. Very "quiet" and enjoyable, with a nice mix of genres and African styles. It has some great songs and it's definitely worth the listen at least once.

Really great rock/ pop album mixing with African music, this really works. Obviously a bit of controversy about this album can see both sides of the argument so I won’t judge.

I've always loved Graceland and often come back to it. There's a slight uneasiness with the cultural appropriation. Breaking the South African cultural boycott of the time is also not cool. But the album opened up western ears to other possibilities. It's a really happy album that often leaves me dancing.

Hard to say where homage and admiration bleed into appropriation but one's always had a soft spot for this record, despite being Simon-bearish generally (for reasons of being overrated and difficult to work with). "Diamonds" is one of the best tracks of the decade, transcending the shiny-tinkling '80s production vibes. Quite a few other very solid tracks make for a thoughtful and mature record overall.

This just has such a nice vibe that it gets away with sounding like the soundtrack to The Jungle Book/The Lion King.

Obviously a classic, however one of those great albums with a (in my humble opinion) lower quality opening track. The Boy In the Bubble has never clicked with me, and it didn't this time either. Tracks 2-6 is a pretty supreme run of songs that the album doesn't live up to again. Some of the best lyrics ever written in a hit song: "He sees angels in the architecture, Spinning in infinity, He says, "Amen and Hallelujah!" Paul Simon does a good job mixing 80's instrumentation, elements of folklore, and Average White Guy sentiments.

YESSSSSSSSSS

Many lovely songs, but some, on the second half of the album, don’t touch me that much. Maybe it’s because I don’t fall enthusiastically for such blend of styles and cultures.

Starts off slow, but then later stuff is good and familiar.

Great album, I’d forgotten all about it!

Great album by Paul Simon. Not only does this album have some great hits that are still great today but it also has some of the most unique instrumentals. The great thing about this album is that Simon makes these instrumentals work so well within the songs. This is a really well made album and I always enjoy listening to it. 8.5/10

8/10, definitely a product of the time and yet seemingly ahead. African influence and apparently plenty of African musicians for composition and production.

Listened to on 8/22/22 4/5 Favorite song: you can call me Al, all around the world This album was kinda folky and very upbeat. You can call me Al was an absolute bop

I can see why this album is so well revered. I wish the second half of the album kept up steam like the first half did. Amazing production by Paul Simon. Pretty damn great

"Who am I to blow against the wind"

I love this - really not far off getting a 5. I knew a few of the songs, but never listened to the album from start to finish. What elevates it from other S&G stuff is the quality of the album as a whole - all the albums we've had from them have had a least 1 or 2 really good songs, but amongst a sea of mostly forgettable folksy stuff. Graceland and You Can Call Me Al are the two standouts on this album, but the rest is much much stronger. Have listened to this 3-4 times over today and yesterday already in the background whilst working, and will happily listen to it again. There's so much variety in the album (with a clear African flavour to it).

Will listen again.

Rock mezclado con músicas del mundo. Está bien. Un 4.

Paul Simon is cool. This album has a few of my favorites by him, but - while I appreciate his “discovery” of African music - it feels more like watered-down appropriation at times than it should. It’s one thing to be influenced by other music and another to try to replicate it for commercial gain. I’m not sure which category this falls into. Still, musically, I like it.

You Can Call Me Al is a bop.

Very chill Bring chilling

Rating: 7/10

I remember when this was released to wide acclaim. Every track is a classic, like a “ best of” album. Has to be 4* ( so maybe Yes yesterday should have been a 5 after all !)

Probably slightly overrated. I think its quite of its time. But 'You Can Call Me Al' is a classic so...

The upbeat vibe puts a smell upon a cardigan that you can enjoy with each wear. Call me Al always a favorite, second half better than first

An amazing listen front to back. It's full of amazing African influences mixed with pop flare. Reading about was interesting too, giving greater context for why this release exists at all. I can definitely how this influenced modern indie rock down the road.

Sublime

It's fun and mood elevating. Great folk, as I expected from Paul Simon. Yeah, I'm aware of that it's basically an appropriation of African music (done in Apartheid era South Africa!). I can definitely hear it in the tracks. They sound like pop-infused, at some point even country-ish. Furthermore, I don't understand the hype about "You can Call Me Al", this '80s pop infused African fiesta thingy annoys the hell out of me. What's funny about this experience is that I don't actually enjoy African music. I mean, yeah I respect it, but after a couple of world music rolls in this generator, I figured that I'll have a hard time trying to get into music like that. However, I liked the less pop-ish tracks in the album, most notably the acapella "Homeless". In conclusion, "Graceland" is basically African music for the mainstream. Another Elvis Presley-ish appropriation. This issue isn't unimportant of course, but if one sets it aside for a while, they can see that it's definitely an impressive feat.

You could ask questions about Paul Simon appropriating African music to revitalize his career. You could ask questions about Simon's choice to feature South African artists during apartheid against the recommendations of peers such as Harry Belafonte. You could ask questions about Simon and Garfunkel's on again, off again relationship. But none of that seems to matter when you are tapping your foot to "Graceland."

2e écoute pour moi de cet album dans le cadre de ce projet. J'aime de plus en plus Paul Simon. L'appréciation de la World Beat n'est pas chose naturelle pour moi. Par contre ici, avec le style d'écriture un peu plus pop/folk de Paul Simon, ça donne des mélodies accrocheuses avec des sonorités auxquelles je suis moins habituées. C'est rafraîchissant et ça fonctionne bien. L'époque vient par contre affecter négativement certains éléments comme par exemple les deux fills de drum au début de I Know What I Know. Ce son de drum électronique sur ce fill rentre un peu à la crowbar juste avant le premier couplet. Très étrange à chaque écoute. La pièce You Can Call Me Al aussi est très marquée dans cette époque des années 80, mais elle fonctionne tellement. J'adore cette pièce et encore plus le vidéoclip avec Chevy Chase. Cette pièce à elle seule ajoute une étoile à mon appréciation de cet album. Ça m'a demandé quelques écoutes pour apprivoiser et mieux apprécier l'album, mais dans son ensemble je crois que c'est un album important et je dois le trouver pour ma collection. Pièces préférées: You Can Call Me Al, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, I Know What I Know

I wasn't a fan when this first came out, but acknowledged that it was something special. Paul Simon's World Music sound never really landed with me, but I discovered Ladysmith Black Mambazo which I did like. Today I still feel the same about Paul Simon's solo work, I know it's really good and after a fresh listen to Graceland for the first time in over 20 years, I get it. 3.5/5

Good album. Not the genre I’d listen to frequently, but definitely top of its class.

Fire

Good

Guilty pleasure. It's nice to know that world music was part of a mainstream album. I love it, but I cant really explain more than that. Just a cool vibe.

This was absolutely unexpected for me. Totally different from Simon's previous works, with a lot of influence from other song styles, and very nice songs. The kind of album that shines in the crowd of mediocre albums around. However, for me, it's still far from a perfect record. It lacks a little bit of Simon's personality. It's easy to note the importance of the album and how it resounds even these days in pop music.

I love this album dearly, but need time in between listens to refresh the magic, hence the 4. A lyrical genius, that Paul bloke. Clever wee bugger!

I enjoyed very much.

A great Pail Simon album. Love the world music he incorporates.

Tykkään tosi paljon Paulin kasuaalista lauluäänestä. Ja vaikka yleensä vähän karsastan kasarityylistä positiivisuutta, niin tässä toimii. Muutama erinomainen kipale.

Frábær plata. Er ad geyma fimmuna. Annars fengi hun 4,5.