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Graceland

by Paul Simon

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All Time

of 455,189

18
1980's

of 12,291

5
1986

of 342

1
Genres
- International
  - International
    
    of 74,343
    
    5
- Miscellaneous
  - Miscellaneous
    
    of 67,793
    
    13
- Pop
  - Pop
    
    of 263,638
    
    18
  - Adult Contemporary
    
    of 6,690
    
    1
  - Pop Rock
    
    of 64,982
    
    14
  - Singer-Songwriters
    
    of 8,639
    
    5
  - Soft Rock
    
    of 4,260
    
    1
- Rock
  - Rock
    
    of 107,577
    
    14

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.7854 Graceland is ranked overall as 3.7854 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 4.0000 Graceland has an avg. critic score of 4.0000 out of 4 stars

Graceland Album Reviews

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Very Good

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Fair

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Poor

(2)

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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. ...more

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. ...more

Yahoo! Music

A cross-cultural phenomenon, this may be Simon's best-known album--but, years after the fact, the artificial "hybrid" nature of the material now seems slightly forced. Still, "You Can Call Me Al" is a killer pop tune. ...more

Yahoo! Music

With Graceland, 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. ...more

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The Daily Vault Album Reviews

One has to wonder if Paul Simon knew during the recording ofGracelandthat he was about to set the world of popular music on its ear.Most people had written Simon off as a relic of the '60s and '70s; he hadn't had a real "hit" since the song ...read the complete review at The Daily Vault Album Reviews

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