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Track Listings
| 1. The Obvious Child |
| 2. Can't Run But |
| 3. The Coast |
| 4. Proof |
| 5. Further To Fly |
| 6. She Moves On |
| 7. Born At The Right Time |
| 8. The Cool, Cool River |
| 9. Spirit Voices |
| 10. Rhythm Of The Saints |
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Paul Simon followed up the classic Graceland, his fusion of African and Western pop music with this stunning album of great songs with a South American and more particularly Brazilian flavour. This reissue includes three previously unreleased racks.
The Obvious Child is my favorite, a powerful melodic song with great drums and guitars and a wistful, nostalgic feel. Another favorite is The Coast, a story about a family of musicians taking shelter in a church; this song really impresses with its flowing melody, polyrhythmic drum patterns and moving lyrics.
Proof is another charming pop song, particularly noted for its evocative backing vocals and gentle, lilting rhythm whilst Further To Fly and She Moves On are more subdued, melancholy numbers with bubbling and insistent rhythmic patterns.
The mood lifts with the uptempo and buoyant Born At The Right Time, once again a lyrical and musical masterpiece and filled with catchy hooks. The guitar and atmospheric backing voices of Spirit Voices are beyond compare whilst the title track is a meandering piece with innovative instrumental flourishes.
What makes these songs particularly moving is that Simon tells the stories of ordinary people and that his perceptive, poetic lyrics are carried so well on the exotic instrumentation. Of course, the beautiful tunes have a lot to do with that. Rhythm Of The Saints may not be as immediately appealing as Graceland and may not offer quite as many classics, but it remains a major achievement, a brilliant marriage of Brazilian and Western popular musical styles.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
1990's "Rhythm Of The Saints" is a beauty. It shimmers and shines, swoops and glides with grace.
Subtler in many ways than much of "Graceland", much of the music and sound here is beguiling and the lyrics are crafted with great intelligence and style.
The opening of "The Obvious Child" is intoxicating, and the wistful, thoughtful lyrics are enticing.
The somewhat monotone "Can't Run But" catches you eventually and "The Coast" is melodic and sweet. "Further To Fly" is a subtle but charming spiralling document.
These are all excellent but the peaks truly arrive on "Spirit Voices" and "The Cool, Cool River." The former is a beautiful, lilting tune with poetic lyrics and the latter is a stunning peice of introspection and ultimately defiance which soars to an impressive conclusion.
"Born At The Right Time" is the most recognisable form here and it works very well.
A stunning album documenting excellent songwriting and stunning musicianship.
This is what music should do: excite, inspire, provoke thought and wonder.
Subtler in many ways than much of "Graceland", much of the music and sound here is beguiling and the lyrics are crafted with great intelligence and style.
The opening of "The Obvious Child" is intoxicating, and the wistful, thoughtful lyrics are enticing.
The somewhat monotone "Can't Run But" catches you eventually and "The Coast" is melodic and sweet. "Further To Fly" is a subtle but charming spiralling document.
These are all excellent but the peaks truly arrive on "Spirit Voices" and "The Cool, Cool River." The former is a beautiful, lilting tune with poetic lyrics and the latter is a stunning peice of introspection and ultimately defiance which soars to an impressive conclusion.
"Born At The Right Time" is the most recognisable form here and it works very well.
A stunning album documenting excellent songwriting and stunning musicianship.
This is what music should do: excite, inspire, provoke thought and wonder.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the most sophisticated album by one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time. The title says it all; Brazilian and West African drumming is at the core with all manner of exotic instruments making the listener feel as if they are in the heart of the jungle. The singing is understated on a number of tracks, it is spot on and Simon makes remarkable use of his voice. Ranging from an almost talking blues style (Can't Run But) to soothing high pitched tones (Born at the Right Time) and powerful rock like vocals (Obvious Child). This all works remarkably well against the South American/African beat and makes for some of the most original sounding material in mainstream music. The complex lyrics and subtle music mean 'Rythm' is not as accesible as 'Graceland' or 'Your'e the One'. At first, you really have to listen for the drums on some of the tracks and some of the songs will never make complete sense to anyone but Paul Simon as they are not told in a linear fashion. But this is still instantly recognisable as a Paul Simon album. It might take a few listens before you get it, but this album is definatley worth it! The songs are beutiful, as are the lyrics, and the nature of the album means you find something new every time you listen.
Sit back, relax and take in some great music.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
a must to buy
this must be played with the volume turned up, amazing tunes and great rhythm, it makes you want to dance...go buy it
Published 3 months ago by Lex
Rhythm of the Saints
It was with extreme pleasure that I re-discovrred this album. I bought in casstte when it was first issued and had not played it for many years. Read more
Published 4 months ago by gmac
great music fast service
Heard this music a long time ago and wanted to hear it again. Drum section still amazing. But did find that postage made it more expensive than expected.
Published 11 months ago by royboy
Classic Simon
I bought this as an audiotape over 20 years ago. It still sounds fresh and exciting. Permanently in my car. The African rhythms are intricate and compelling.
Published 11 months ago by W. Rosser
The rhythm of summer
Beautiful, haunting and atmospheric. For anyone who is a fan of Paul Simon and the World Music genre in general. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Charles the Fourth
Travelogue
A phenomenal achievement: superb musicianship and songcraft, empathetic and graceful - the sound of an artist letting the countries he's visiting get under his skin. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nicholas B. Gibbs
rhythem of the saints
excellent music from Paul Simon this is one of my favourites but only had it on vinyl now can put it on the car
Published 16 months ago by cath
'This is a lonely life...'
Though well received upon release by fans and critiics, Paul Simon's 'Rhythm of the Saints' was however, not subject to the same adoration with which the media had greeted his... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. D Burin
Return of a favourite
This was bought as a replacement for a tape of the same record.It is still as good as when we first had it and it is a pleasure to have it back home again!
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Colin E. Baser
Just my opinion.
I have recently listened to Graceland then Rhythm of the Saints. I have owned Graceland since it was released. I've always liked it, loved it even. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by K. Watton
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