Here’s another entry in that Greatest Albums Ever sweepstakes, and this one might just be the easy winner. Paul Simon’s Graceland was a revelation when it was released in 1986 and it remains a revelation today. Blending African rhythms with his city-boy pop aesthetic, Simon crafted a masterpiece that artists are still drawing inspiration from 25 years later (see: Vampire Weekend).
This is an album that never gets old. Even ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ which got more than its share of airplay on radio and MTV, still sounds fresh today. It’s that potent combination of the infectious rhythm tracks and Simon’s brilliant lyrics… you can always find something new in these songs.
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