1001 Albums Summary

Disclaimer, I barely listened to Paul Simon before this but I can understand why this particular album is worth listening to. It's South African and American fusion paired with Simons particularly fantastic story telling creates something completely unique (at the time) that needs to be listened to from beginning to end. "You Can Call Me Al" is by far the best track but the self titled track "Graceland" and "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" are not far behind. This is one of those albums where I can see bands like Vampire Weekend were influenced by and while I did just praise this album, I don't see myself coming back to it all that often. However, I have found a new appreciation for Paul Simons and will look into his other work. 7/10 (I don't know. I'll figure out a rating system at some point.)

Alright. Hear me out. So That's The Way of The World is a fantastic album. Every track flows so well into each other that I dare anyone to try and skip any of it. The only lack luster track might be "See the Light" but even then I'm dancing to it. However, this has nothing on their 1979 album I Am. That's The Way of the World paved the way for literally every album they released after. Still a great listen all the way through. 7/10 (Still figuring out a grading. I don't know man. Just work with me here.)

Wait, I've never heard of Fela Kuti and now I am so happy I have. Only four tracks but lord do they all feel like a separate concert that perfectly connects into each other. Fantastic album. I'm making every listen to this. (9/10. This rating still doesn't make any sense."