Paul Simon Discography 19652023 Flac 88 Jun 2026

The basslines in Simon's catalog—most notably Bakithi Kumalo’s iconic fretless bass solo on "You Can Call Me Al"—require exceptional dynamic range to cut through the mix without overpowering it. High-resolution files preserve the transients and depth of the low-end frequencies. Core Highlights of the High-Res Collection

Stranger to Stranger (2016), In the Blue Light (2018), Seven Psalms (2023). paul simon discography 19652023 flac 88

Avant-garde experimentation using microtonal instruments (Harry Partch’s custom creations) followed by stark, deeply intimate acoustic minimalism. | | 1972 | Paul Simon | His official American solo debut

| Year | Album Title | Key Details / Chart Performance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The Paul Simon Songbook | His first solo album, recorded in London and initially only released in the UK. It features early versions of future Simon & Garfunkel classics. | | 1972 | Paul Simon | His official American solo debut. It was a smash hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard 200 and featuring the reggae-influenced "Mother and Child Reunion". | | 1973 | There Goes Rhymin' Simon | A genre-bending album that incorporated gospel, Dixieland, and soul. It reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and earned two Grammy nominations. | | 1975 | Still Crazy After All These Years | A mature and introspective masterpiece that won two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and featured the hit "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover". | | 1980 | One-Trick Pony | The soundtrack to the film of the same name, which Simon wrote and starred in. It was his first album for Warner Bros. Records. | | 1983 | Hearts and Bones | A more intimate and less commercially successful album that dealt with his relationship with Carrie Fisher. It was his last album for Warner Bros.. | | 1986 | Graceland | His undisputed masterpiece. A fusion of pop and South African township music, it sold over 16 million copies worldwide, won the Grammy for Album of the Year, and is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. | | 1990 | The Rhythm of the Saints | The ambitious follow-up to Graceland , this album replaced South African rhythms with the complex percussion of Brazil. It was certified double platinum in the US. | | 1997 | Songs from The Capeman | The soundtrack to Simon's Broadway musical about a 1950s New York gang member. While the show was a flop, the album's music is rich and evocative. | | 2000 | You're The One | A return to a more traditional singer-songwriter sound, albeit with global influences. It was praised by critics and earned him a Grammy nomination. | | 2006 | Surprise | A collaboration with Brian Eno, this album integrated modern electronic textures and production techniques into his songwriting. | | 2011 | So Beautiful or So What | A critically acclaimed album that explored themes of faith, mortality, and the universe. It was hailed as a late-career triumph. | | 2016 | Stranger to Stranger | Another experiment in sound, this album incorporated microtonal tuning and homemade instruments. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. | | 2018 | In the Blue Light | An album of re-arranged and re-recorded deep cuts from his back catalog, stripping them down to their essence with new musicians and production. | | 2023 | Seven Psalms | His most recent album, released on May 19, 2023. It is a continuous 33-minute, seven-movement suite recorded entirely on acoustic instruments, intended to be listened to as a single, meditative work. | released on May 19

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