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Graceland (Enhanced CD)

~ Paul Simon (Artist)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (144 customer reviews)
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The melding of South African styles and Simon's trademark sensibility made for one of the most intriguing albums--not to mention commercial hits--of the 1980s. At once lively, thoughtful, gorgeous, and tough, Graceland acknowledges splits both in South Africa's social fabric and in Simon's personal life (the title track is a clear descendant of the earlier "Hearts and Bones", a song about the singer- songwriter's brief marriage to Carrie Fisher). Humour is hardly absent from the mix, though; witness the addled "I Know What I Know" and the fable-like "You Can Call Me Al". --Rickey Wright


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The melding of South African styles and Simon's trademark sensibility made for one of the most intriguing albums--not to mention commercial hits--of the '80s. At once lively, thoughtful, gorgeous, and tough, Graceland acknowledges splits both in South Africa's social fabric and in Simon's personal life (the title track is a clear descendant of the earlier "Hearts and Bones," a song about the singer-songwriter's brief marriage to Carrie Fisher). Humor is hardly absent from the mix, though; witness the addled "I Know What I Know" and the fable-like "You Can Call Me Al." --Rickey Wright
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5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece, Jul 22 2007
By Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graceland (Audio CD)
This seamless blend of African pop and American folk styles is one of the most exquisite musical achievements of the 20th century. The melodies are divine, the vocals inspired, and each and every one of the compositions is a masterpiece. There is sadness and joy in the music, but above all it is a celebration of life.

The best loved songs include The Boy In The Bubble, Graceland, Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes and Under African Skies, but the rest hold great charm too. The most rootsy African sounds surface on I Know What I Know with the robust and soulful vocal infusions of The Gaza Sisters.

Paul Simon has always successfully integrated exotic sounds in his music to create great beauty: Andean flutes on El Condor Pasa, Caribbean rhythms on Me And Julio Down By The School Yard and Mother & Child Reunion, and Latin/South American sounds on The Rhythm of the Saints, but Graceland is his towering achievement as a solo artist, a truly exceptional album with a power and beauty that transcends all musical boundaries.
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5.0 out of 5 stars my desert island cd too, Aug 27 2004
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I am normally a bit wary of mainstream recognition, but if there were an album that truly deserved all the accolades given, this is it. Graceland was the first album I owned and the first album that I remember hearing in its wonderful entirety (I was only 5 when it was released). It's one of those must-own albums that any respectable music collection should contain, regardless of the type of music one normally listens to. I currently own it on CD, cassette, and vinyl - incidentally, if you haven't heard it on vinyl before I highly suggest it; 18 years later I'm still hearing nuances of the music I hadn't noticed before. Basically, I agree with the commentor who said this would be their desert-island album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Jul 19 2004
By Paul E. Leslie "distantlyinlove" (Oakwood, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This album is the best album that has ever been made. Yes, that is correct. What is "Graceland"? Musical Euphoria. This is no exaggeration. Everyone should listen to this, you will love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
I grew up listening to this music and although I've heard it so many times my tape got warped, it is still in the top five albums I have heard. Read more
Published on Jul 17 2004 by Nicolas Hershenow

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Blend of the New and the Familiar
Most Americans over the age of 30 recognize Paul Simon's quiet, melodic tenor within seconds of hearing it. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by comma30

1.0 out of 5 stars he's a fann uv Elvus!
what up in graceland yo's? da king iz truly ded, since he has sum peeps trying tu xpress their adorasion for tha TRU king! simon paul is da most famus of these! Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004 by tupac wayne gacy

5.0 out of 5 stars a must for every music fan
This CD is so exceptionally great. There we'll never be another Graceland. As the years roll by, this CD still sounds as fresh and up-to-date as it did when it first came out 18... Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars UNDER AFRICAN SKIES
I've gone both ways with Simon. Too often his efforts are at best sophomoric - "Hearts and Bones" - and unworthy of his talent. Read more
Published on May 31 2004 by Peter Fegan

5.0 out of 5 stars 1986 masterpiece
With Graceland, Paul Simon hit on the idea of combining his
always perceptive songwriting with the little-heard mbaqanga
... Read more
Published on May 31 2004 by Brad Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique!!
Great originality!

Paul Simon will be remembered for centuries to come for his
talent, not only with Art Garfunkel.

The African sounds on this CD are incredible. Read more

Published on May 28 2004 by J. McAndrew

5.0 out of 5 stars Can turn a bad mood into a good one...
...and this was the principal reason I dug out this CD after 10 years of not hearing it. I vaguely remembered the way the horns and fiery African percussion lifted my spirits,... Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by Christian Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Refreshing
Take a great songwriter and give him great musicians to work with, and a mix of musical genres and you get an outstanding collection of songs. Read more
Published on April 30 2004 by Damian P. Gadal

5.0 out of 5 stars Screw Garfunkel!
Dude, this cd is soo good! I enjoyed it so much. A great album! I'm afraid tha tI don't have much else to say beyond that, but I reccomend it.
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