Graceland (1986) Album Review

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Music critics combined give Graceland a score of 4.0000 out of 4

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Rolling Stone

In his typically understated way, Paul Simon has been an ardent musical explorer since he went solo in 1972. Read more about Graceland on Rolling Stone

All Music Guide

WithGraceland, Paul Simon hit on the idea of combining his always perceptive songwriting with the little-heard mbaqanga music of South Africa, creating a fascinating hybrid that re-enchanted his old audience and earned him a new one. Read more about Graceland on All Music Guide

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Rolling Stone

In his typically understated way, Paul Simon has been an ardent musical explorer since he went solo in 1972. His songs have incorporated almost every style of American music, including doo-wop, gospel, blues and jazz, as well as reggae, minimalism,
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Graceland

by Paul Simon

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All Time

of 457,240

18

1980's

of 12,281

5

1986

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1
Genres
- International
  - International
    
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    5
- Miscellaneous
  - Miscellaneous
    
    of 67,857
    
    13
- Pop
  - Pop
    
    of 264,669
    
    18
  - Adult Contemporary
    
    of 6,752
    
    1
  - Pop Rock
    
    of 64,981
    
    14
  - Singer-Songwriters
    
    of 8,723
    
    5
  - Soft Rock
    
    of 4,273
    
    1
- Rock
  - Rock
    
    of 108,263
    
    14