Paul Simon - Graceland

Posts: 1,475
edited June 2006 in Other Music
Ok, here is the deal:

A friend of mine asked me to download this album for her about 5 months ago and i did it so.
But the fact is, since i haven't erase it yet, everytime i open my p2p software (Soulseek) somebody starts uploading it from me. I'm not kidding, if my home computer stays more than 1 hour logged in, somebody will upload it.

So all of this just to ask if this album holds its 'hype'.

Have you guys listen to it? Is it good? I just listen to it once and i found it ok, nothing great, nothing bad.

And do you have any 'files' that people always upload from you? (porn doesn't count...)
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  • Posts: 1,015
    I think it's a real cool record for sure don't know if it's as good as "they" say,I mean it's not born to run but it is a solid album, and I noticed that the performance of Mad Season and the PJ MTV unplugged are always being uploaded
    "I'm not suicidal, except when I drink. That's why we don't all drink at the same time, there'd be no-one alive to drive home..."
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  • Posts: 143
    I think it's really good. It's a classic. Everyone should own this one.
  • Posts: 8,005
    It's a great, great album. I love Ladysmith Black Mambazo actually (collaborative artists on that album), and songs like Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes, Homeless, and You Can Call me Al never cease to put a smile on my face. Believe the hype.
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

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  • Posts: 88
    it really is a great album made a great musician
    "I never make plans that far ahead"
  • Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    we used to listen to this album on car trips in the station wagon when i was a kid. :D you can call me al is great. :)
    Another habit says it's in love with you
    Another habit says its long overdue
    Another habit like an unwanted friend
    I'm so happy with my righteous self
  • Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,553
    This is an excellent album to listen to--especially on vinyl.

    Paul Simon has had some clunkers in recent years, but Graceland is a fabulous piece of work.

    Give it a try.

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  • Posts: 145
    fantastic record. Not too heavy and not too light - most of the songs have a nice groove to them that keeps your foot tapping. I love this album. Second only to Purple Rain as the best album of the 80's for me.
    rock chalk
  • Posts: 1,015
    jhawk98 wrote:
    fantastic record. Not too heavy and not too light - most of the songs have a nice groove to them that keeps your foot tapping. I love this album. Second only to Purple Rain as the best album of the 80's for me.

    Prince is awesome
    "I'm not suicidal, except when I drink. That's why we don't all drink at the same time, there'd be no-one alive to drive home..."
    Chris Cornell

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  • Posts: 513
    The bomb in the baby carriage was wired to the radio...

    Great album :)
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  • Posts: 3,135
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    It's a great, great album. I love Ladysmith Black Mambazo actually (collaborative artists on that album), and songs like Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes, Homeless, and You Can Call me Al never cease to put a smile on my face. Believe the hype.

    I like all those same ones too!--and Graceland. The harmonial ones w/ that Ladysmith Black Mambazo are sooooo peaceful. :)

    I also like Simon's Rhythm of the Saints album w/ The Obvious Child and Born at the Right Time.
  • Posts: 3,135
    Down among the reeds and rushes
    A baby boy was found
    His eyes as clear as centuries
    His silky hair was brown

    Never been lonely
    Never been lied to
    Never had to scuffle in fear
    Nothing denied to
    Born at the instant
    The church bells chime
    And the whole world whispering
    Born at the right time

    Me and my buddies we are travelling people
    We like to go down to restaurant row
    Spend those Euro-dollars
    All the way from Washington to Tokyo
    I see them in the airport lounge
    Upon their mother's breast
    They follow me with open eyes
    Their uninvited guest

    Never been lonely
    Never been lied to
    Never had to scuffle in fear
    Nothing denied to
    Born at the instant
    The church bells chime
    And the whole world whispering
    Born at the right time

    Too many people on the bus from the airport
    Too many holes in the crust of the earth
    The planet groans
    Every time it registers another birth

    But among the reeds and rushes
    A baby girl was found
    Her eyes as clear as centuries
    Her silky hair was brown

    Never been lonely
    Never been lied to
    Never had to scuffle in fear
    Nothing denied to
    Born at the instant
    The church bells chime
    And the whole world whispering
    Born at the right time
  • Posts: 18
    I love this album!
    Anyone heard his latest one "Surprise" I bought it last week, Not as good as "Graceland" but still a fine album from a very talented man!
  • Posts: 130
    graceland is the only album why the 80-ies exist.. fantastic work.
    I change by not changing at all.
  • Posts: 5,213
    i have a reason to believe
    we all won't be recieved
    in graceland
    d'oh!!!!!!

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