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Graceland [Original recording remastered]

~ Paul Simon
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Audio CD (26 Jul 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Rhino
  • ASIN: B0002EQ7E2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 859 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. The Boy In The Bubble 3:59£0.69
Listen  2. Graceland 4:51£0.69
Listen  3. I Know What I Know 3:13£0.69
Listen  4. Gumboots 2:45£0.69
Listen  5. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes 5:51£0.69
Listen  6. You Can Call Me Al 4:40£0.69
Listen  7. Under African Skies 3:37£0.69
Listen  8. Homeless 3:48£0.69
Listen  9. Crazy Love, Vol. II 4:19£0.69
Listen10. That Was Your Mother 2:52£0.69
Listen11. All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints 3:19£0.69
Listen12. Homeless (Demo Version) 2:28£0.69
Listen13. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (Unreleased Version) 4:43£0.69
Listen14. All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints (Early Version) 3:17£0.69

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Through the mist of subsequent pale imitations, it is difficult now to recall the enormous impact of this trans-cultural album. The mould-breaking blend of rock and African rhythms is exemplified by "Homeless", an exquisitely melancholic evocation of African beauty and desolation. The stirring harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo illuminate "Homeless" and "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes". The element of humour in the latter is echoed in "You Can Call Me Al", a hit single. The lyrics are finely crafted and the result is a structure of impeccable proportions. There are angels in the architecture.

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77 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great music, poor sound, 18 Jan 2007
When this album was originally released it very quickly became a classic. The fusion of African tribal and Western soft rock music works, and works well.

Unfortunately - and these comments apply solely to this remaster - the sound quality has suffered as a result of the current arms race between record labels to make their CDs as loud as possible. Whereas on the original CD release the opening track "The Boy In The Bubble" began with a soft accordian solo followed by a series of drum hits that sounded like firecrackers (and scared the life out of anyone that wasn't expecting it), here all the dynamics of this are lost in a muddy compressed version of what was once a great album.

Many other classic albums have been destroyed like this by record labels. Do yourself a favour and track down the original 1986 CD of this album on Marketplace.

For the record the original 1986 version of this is unquestionably a 5-star album.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, 9 Jan 2006
First time I’ve been moved to make a review. Having listened to Graceland for the first time in years I thought I’d be impressed but I am stunned. Don’t wait any longer, this is an inspirational album – buy it.

The blend of African rhythm, superb vocals from Paul and amazing harmonies make Graceland a reference work. But there’s more… as I get older I find myself getting frustrated with poor engineering but Paul and Ray let the album breathe. The a cappella on homeless show just how wonderful and under appreciated the human voice can be as a musical instrument.

I have a lot to learn. If only all albums could do this to me… I’d be a pauper – but a happy one.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Music, Bad Production, 4 Mar 2008
By Mr. G. V. Davison "sound eng" (Berkshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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I totally agree with Glen Richards. I have the original vinyl and CD so I bought this version as a re-mastered paper sleeve Japanese Mini LP(vinyl replica) thinking it would be an upgrade. The hiss level is overpowering on a good hi-fi system. You might as well play it as an MP3 recording. Very disappointing. Do yourself a favour, however, and try the "MINI LP/Vinyl Replica" remastered versions of "One Trick Pony", "Rhymin Simon", "Paul Simon", or "Still Crazy After All These Years". This is how it should be done.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Graceland- it's amazing!
This has got to be one of the best ever albums by Paul Simon who is the master lyricist. He fuses the magical harmonies of Africa in this collaboration with his own personal style... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth Fry

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute classic
The fact that it is over20 years old is testament to the fact this is still selling strong.

This is one of my favourite albums of all time, and permenantly stays in... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Jamie D. Strachan

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible- but buy the original version.
This is one of my very favourite albums- I am usually a heavy metal fan but across any genre it is difficult to ignore genius and that is something that Paul Simon definately... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. W. Jackson

4.0 out of 5 stars It sounds good.
If you have a better than the average Hi Fi system then you will not be disappointed with the sound quality of this CD. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chubby Cheeks

5.0 out of 5 stars Graceland
I first heard this when i was around 10 years old and i still listen to it at the age of 30. an absolutely essential record no matter what your musical taste(i normally listen to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. G. Bywater

5.0 out of 5 stars Africa meets the world

There is something about this album that is exceptionally compelling. Every drum beat makes you want to tap your feet, every sound and every rhythm feels like it belongs... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2006 by Mark Palfreeman

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
My mum used to play this alot in our house when i was younger so when i found it on amazon i was really pleased! Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2006 by Elizabeth Cheesbrough

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Brilliant After All These Years!
This is Paul Simons best known work since the 'Bridge' album with Art Garfunkel was released in 1970. Read more
Published on 6 May 2006 by Michael Bermingham

5.0 out of 5 stars His Best Work
In my opinion, this is Paul Simon's best work. The songs are fantastic, but what's more important is that the whole album accumulates to something bigger, brighter and... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2006 by N. Nikiforakis

5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't buy this then there's something wrong with you!
I used to listen to this on tape when i was younger. I thought it was good back then but now i call it a masterpiece. It inspires me to to great things. Watch this space! Read more
Published on 13 May 2005 by Mr Stuart Mackenzie

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