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mog
Sep-24-2013, 16:40 GMT
Canada

Yeah, I would agree with a score of 3.5 for YTO.

'Surprise' has its fans here. I just don't get sometimes the bashing against YTO.

They are very, very different records and we must thank Simon for not repeating the same s*it again and again.

I guess it refers to what appeals the most each of us in Simon's music, and it differs a lot in every individual. Simon is a full meal + vitamins when it comes to music variety.

Let's see now the SFTC review from this guy now...

Scaaty  
Sep-24-2013, 23:56 GMT
Ireland

Guys (& gals) this is most enjoyable thread we've had on this forum for a long time!! This is what being a Paul Simon fan is about. I find the songs that get the points up there with my favorites - I love cars are cars. Ace In The hole up loud esp from the live Philadelphia tower concert absolutely brilliant when Paul tells Richard tee to take it the keyboards. ROTS i didnt quite get straight after graceland until i heard the songs on CP 1991. Quiet well myself & Breda have discussed that on another thread - do any of you do yoga or mindfulness YTO is ideal accompaniment to those activities. Gun to my head album - had to be my first Paul Simon solo - hearts & bones. I'm going to sit down and listen to each album while reading the reviews.
Thanks again everyone !!

Scaaty  
Sep-24-2013, 23:58 GMT
Ireland

That should read' least points 'sorry

regandron
Sep-25-2013, 09:06 GMT
United Kingdom

I agree Scaaty, this is a great thread, and congrats to Jim B, the Countdown Kid, for triggering it with his reviews. I followed his Dylan And Betales countdowns, and they lead to an honest debate and interesting support for fan preferences.

regandron
Sep-25-2013, 09:08 GMT
United Kingdom

That would be "Beatles" sorry, liverpool combo of the 60s of some fame at the time.

Bodo
Sep-25-2013, 10:18 GMT
Austria

The Beatles? Was that some kind of boygroup?

Bodo
Sep-25-2013, 10:27 GMT
Austria

Going back to the ROTS review.
The Cool, Cool River got only 2 stars? Can't agree less. Think this is even my favourite from that album, along with The Coast. But I have to say, the live version is much better than the studio recording.

Who says: hard times?
I'm used to them
The speeding planet burns
I'm used to that
My life's so common it disappears
And sometimes even music
Cannot substitute for tears


I will just add my own stars to that album (and try to be in the same range from 2-5 stars...):

*****
The Coast
The Cool Cool River
****
Obvious child
Proof
Born at the right time
***
Spirit voices
She moves on
Can't run but
**
Further to Fly
Rhythm of the Saints


But I think I am realy influenced by the live versions, maybe I even listen to those songs more from the CP91 CD. The album is different.

Håkan
Sep-25-2013, 11:50 GMT
USA - United Staates America

*****
--
****
The Obvious child
Proof
The Coast
Born at the right time
***
Spirit voices
She moves on
Can't run but
**
Further to Fly

1,5
The Cool Cool River
Rhythm of the Saints

Scaaty
Sep-25-2013, 14:02 GMT
Ireland

I agree with Bodo the live versions of ROTS songs put them on a different plain! Unfortunately my CP91 CD has been overplayed and has more skips than a well loved vinyl - remember we were Told this couldn't happen to CDs - well they do - that was my 2nd CD bought at same time as 1st cd player (already had S&G collection given as a present )

mog
Sep-25-2013, 14:07 GMT
Canada

Everything for me on ROTS is 4-5 stars.

'She Moves On': amazing track.

We are talking about Paul at his pinnacle here !

1.5 should be reserved for songs like Cars are Cars (which still some like!).

Brenda
Sep-25-2013, 14:09 GMT
Australia

"Is there anyone here who truly enjoys "Once Upon A Time?" Well I do! Especially the last two verses which still give me goosebumps every time I listen to them (which is almost every day). Maybe it's because of my age that I relate to the Surprise album so much. Imo Paul's best work ever though YTO and SBOSW not far behind.

Bodo
Sep-25-2013, 15:25 GMT
Austria

Whats interesting: The more often we talked about Cars are Cars in the last few years the more I like that song.
It really has some parts which are very pleasing, i like the bridge (I once had a car..that was more like a home..)
But maybe I just like that because the rest is so nerving? I can't wait until he sings that part...


All songs on ROTS are great.

Pelle
Sep-25-2013, 16:38 GMT
Sweden

Once upon a time is a masterpiece, hole surprise is so good, everything I listening to that album I found something new.

Scaaty
Sep-25-2013, 22:47 GMT
Ireland

Once upon a time - should be poetry the lyrics are amazing - so much of life is summed up in that song both good times & bad - yes Brenda I think it may be age related (apologies for leaving out the n earlier!!)

BTw listening to hearts & bones at the moment - himself is insisting on singing 'f..... (rhymes with heart) and scones' is this grounds for divorce??

Brenda
Sep-26-2013, 07:14 GMT
Australia

Sure is Scaaty!

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