Kodachrome/Tenderness/Take Me To The Mardi Gras/Something So Right/One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor/American Tune/Was A Sunny Day/Learn How To Fall/St Judy's Comet/Loves Me Like A Rock
Paul Simon delivers the goods with his finest album There Goes Rhymin’ Simon. It features a wide diversity of musical styles, all to a high standard of creativity. Includes Kodacrome and Loves Me Like A Rock, both US No. 2, and Take Me To The Mardi Gras, a UK No. 7. (US:2 UK:4)
“This album represented Paul Simon's realization of his full abilities, provocatively showcasing his unique talents and creative interests with an eclectic, wide-ranging, and gorgeously produced solo effort. From the haunting rhythms and wry lyrics of Kodachrome to the tender and sensitive emotions expressed so well in Something So Right, we sense more than a little autobiographical influence in all the songs. Simon's lyrical genius is displayed in spades here, and we can tell that this is an artist in full bloom and enjoying his singular ability to deliver a wide range of songs with a panorama of emotions and telling personal observations.”
“One of my favourite Paul Simon albums, where his song-writing is sharp, and the variety of styles covered satisfying, containing some inspired production choices.”
”There isn't a song I'd skip here, and while there is the odd whiff of MOR sterility and blandness, these are mostly banished by up-tempo arrangements and colourful additions to his musical palette.”
“There Goes Rhymin' Simon is his second solo album after the break-up of Simon and Garfunkel, and you can hear him moving away from that traditional sound here for the first time, incorporating gospel and jazz influences, mostly successfully. American Tune has always moved me profoundly, and Was A Sunny Day creates an absolutely wonderful warm loving strange happy breeze through my heart.”
“Paul Simon's finest solo album, with a great collection of songs beautifully produced. From the upbeat, cynical Kodachrome to the lovely closer Loves Me Like A Rock, he takes in a huge range of styles, from straight-up R & B to soul, blues, folk, country and even early reggae. The high point is definitely American Tune, with its lovely, Bach-inspired chord sequence and bittersweet, aching lyrics.”
“For the second time around Simon produces a superb album. He also experiments with different styles and whatever he does he certainly pulls it off.”
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