Paul Simon- Paul Simon-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Columbia, Columbia Records, CBS Inc., Paul Simon, CBS Studios, New York, CBS Studios, San Francisco, Dynamic Sounds Studios, Studio CBE, Western Recorders, Customatrix, Charing Cro
• Catalog number: KC 30750
• Country: US

Paul Simon’s self-titled album from 1972 marks his first solo step after Simon & Garfunkel, blending rock, folk, and pop with a thoughtful, intimate touch. The album features standout tracks like “Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard” and “Mother And Child Reunion,” enriched by arrangements from Simon himself and contributions from musicians such as Larry Knechtel on harmonium and Stephane Grappelli on violin. The involvement of Los Incas on charango and the subtle horn work by Fred Lipsius and Jack Schroer adds a worldly texture that hints at Simon’s evolving musical curiosity beyond American borders. It’s an album designed for focused listening, with intricate acoustic interplay that rewards attention without demanding it. This 1972 vinyl pressing presents those songs with a firmness that suits attentive play, housed in a format that lets the music breathe. The record’s VG+ condition indicates it carries some light surface marks and minor signs of use, typical for a well-loved player, but without anything that should interfere noticeably with playback. If you’re placing this among your folk rock or singer-songwriter records, it’s a solid choice—just the sort of companion to keep nearby for when you want to hear Paul Simon working things out on his own terms, with a lineup of players who add subtle shades rather than loud colors. After all, not every groove needs to shout to make a statement.

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