A lot of people have expressed surprise at this great Paul Simon album but I'm not sure why. One of the reasons given by Paul as to why he broke up one of the more successful vocal duos ever was his intention to pursue a different musical direction, one that involved his great love for rhythm, and we get large doses of that on this album which incorporates not only African rhythmic styles but also Cajun folk rhythms. We get complex time signatures and constantly changing rhythms not only in the music but also in the acapella vocal stylings of "Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes" which is full of syncopated rhythms. Fans of Paul are very familiar with his love for rhythm from earlier great tracks like the Grammy winning "Late in the Evening" which would have fit in well in this album as well. This version is also special as the sound quality has been remastered well for a good sound. The bonus tracks are an excellent plus as well. This is probably the best version of this album that is currently out there and is a must for all fans of great rhythmic music. Very highly recommended.
CD Album
Limited Edition
GRACELAND [Cardboard Sleeve] [Limited Release]
PAUL SIMON
2381yen
(2619yen Tax incl. in Japan)
Points You Earn | 3% (71p) |
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Release Date | September 20, 2006 |
Availability | Sold Out |
Product Details
Catalog No. | WPCR-12417 |
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JAN/ISBN | 4943674065264 |
Product Type | CD |
Number of Discs | 1 |
Label/Distributor | Warner Music Japan |
Running Time | 53minutes |
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Credits
Description
Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Paul Simon. Part of a nie-album Paul Simon Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue series featuring the albums "Song from the Capeman," "The Rhythm of the Saints," "Graceland," "Hearts and Bones," "One Trick Pony," "Still Crazy After All These Years," "There Goes Rhymin' Simon," "Paul Simon," "You're the One."
Special Feature / Bonus Track: Japan-only bonus tracks
Translate Description
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Description in Japanese
グレイスランド [初回限定生産] / ポール・サイモン
[ポール・サイモン 紙ジャケコレクション] オリジナルLPを忠実に再現した日本オリジナル企画・限定紙ジャケット・コレクション。リマスター・ヴァージョン、最新/新規歌詞対訳、最新/新規日本語ライナーノーツ付属。 ポール・サイモンが刻んだ、ロック界のマイルストーンは、2つの大陸を結ぶ偉大なるコラボレーション。1986年度グラミー賞最優秀アルバム賞受賞作品。
日本盤ボーナス・トラック3曲収録。
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Tracklisting
1 |
BOY IN THE BUBBLE(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION),THE
ボーイ・イン・ザ・バブル
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2 |
GRACELAND(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
グレイスランド
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3 |
I KNOW WHAT I KNOW(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
アイ・ノウ・ホワット・アイ・ノウ
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4 |
GUMBOOTS(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
ガムブーツ
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5 |
DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES(REMASTERED LP VERSION)
シューズにダイアモンド
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6 |
YOU CAN CALL ME AL(REMASTERED LP VERSION)
コール・ミー・アル
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7 |
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
アンダー・アフリカン・スカイズ
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8 |
HOMELESS(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
ホームレス
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9 |
CRAZY LOVE,VOL.2(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
クレイジー・ラヴ VOL.II
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10 |
THAT WAS YOUR MOTHER(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
ザット・ウォズ・ユア・マザー
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11 |
ALL AROUND THE WORLD OR THE MYTH OF FINGERPRINTS(REMASTERED ALBUM VERSION)
オール・アラウンド・ザ・ワールド あるいは フィンガープリントの伝説
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12 |
HOMELESS(DEMO VERSION)
ホームレス(デモ)
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13 |
DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES(UNRELEASED VERSION)
シューズにダイアモンド(未発表ヴァージョン)
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14 |
ALL AROUND THE WORLD OR THE MYTH OF FINGERPRINTS(EARLY VERSION)
オール・アラウンド・ザ・ワールド あるいは フィンガープリントの伝説(アーリー・ヴァージョン)
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