This two-record set on one CD collects 16 Paul Simon hits from his solo career after Simon & Garfunkel without much rhyme or reason. The selections are not in chronological order and several of the cuts are oddly chosen. Those minor points aside, there are some landmark works presented on these discs. "Hearts and Bones" is a brilliant depiction of a crumbling love affair, while "Slip Slidin' Away" uncovers the hurt of divorce and middle age with a groove that's pure mid-'70s decadent. Simon's infatuation with rhythm is all over the place, from the reggae of "Mother and Child Reunion" to the South African bounce of "You Can Call Me Al." --Rob O'Connor
Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986,Paul Simon,Warner Bros / Wea,Adult Contemporary,Album Rock,Folk-Rock,Pop,Pop/Rock,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Soft Rock,Worldbeat
Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986
Average customer rating: 
|
Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986
Paul Simon Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
| Contemporary Folk
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
General
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Singer-Songwriters
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Soft Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Adult Contemporary
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Folk Rock
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
| Classic Rock
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002LFN Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Mother And Child Reunion
- Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
- Something So Right
- St. Judy's Comet
- Loves Me Like A Rock
- Kodachrome
- Have A Good Time
- 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
- Still Crazy After All These Years
- Late In The Evening
- Slip Slidin' Away
- Hearts And Bones
- Train In The Distance
- Rene & Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After The War
- Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
- You Can Call Me Al
Amazon.com
This two-record set on one CD collects 16 Paul Simon hits from his solo career after Simon & Garfunkel without much rhyme or reason. The selections are not in chronological order and several of the cuts are oddly chosen. Those minor points aside, there are some landmark works presented on these discs. "Hearts and Bones" is a brilliant depiction of a crumbling love affair, while "Slip Slidin' Away" uncovers the hurt of divorce and middle age with a groove that's pure mid-'70s decadent. Simon's infatuation with rhythm is all over the place, from the reggae of "Mother and Child Reunion" to the South African bounce of "You Can Call Me Al." --Rob O'ConnorCustomer Reviews:
Negotiations and Love Songs.......2007-05-13
Great stuff. Buy the CD and screw the Download A-holes like Walmart.......2007-04-26
You can call him genius.......2007-02-22
The CD opens with the reggae ballad entitled "Mother And Child Reunion." Although the title might suggest a happy event, Paul sings from the perspective of a man who might not be too comfortable with this reunion. "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" is a playful, upbeat song even though the person Paul sings of is in trouble with his parents and probably the law as well. Nevertheless, Paul's character remains unrepentant for any errors in his judgment. Indeed, he plans to run away with his buddy Julio so that he can be free from his parents and the law.
"Something So Right" boasts a beautiful melody and Paul delivers this song with great sensitivity; and "St. Judy's Comet" is a touching ballad about a father putting his child to bed. The words and music for "St. Judy's Comet" make this song a masterpiece.
Other classic and famous ballads on this retrospective CD include "Kodachrome;" "Have A Good Time" with its laid back musical arrangement and exquisite lyrics and "Still Crazy After All These Years" which tells the story of two former lovers meeting by chance and spending some time together. "Still Crazy After All These Years" sports a wonderful instrumental segment between verses, too.
"50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" certainly got its share of air time when it was released. Paul meets a woman and she encourages him to leave his current lover even if he doesn't become her own boyfriend. The melody stuns you with its sophisticated arrangement. The numerous "ways to leave your lover" are presented in a sing-song manner that is in sharp contrast to the sadness of a couple's breakup.
"Late In The Evening" also sports a reggae melody with a great backup chorus; and "Slip Slidin' Away" explores the experience of a couple's breakup with dreams of what could have been instead of the sadness of their failed relationship. In addition, "Hearts And Bones" has a great musical arrangement--love that guitar!
The CD closes with the famous "You Can Call Me Al." Amazon correctly notes that this number has a South African beat to it. The song sports a catchy, upbeat melody as it explores the good and bad of relationships.
The liner notes spend too much time on song credits. I would have liked an essay about Paul and his work but that is a minor disappointment.
Paul Simon remains one of the most successful songwriters of our time. Paul Simon's words and music explored universal topics relating to basic human emotions and everyday experiences. Paul will never be forgotten; his work will live on for quite some while to come. If you liked this CD I recommend other Paul Simon CDs including The Paul Simon Anthology and Surprise. Fans of rock and pop will also enjoy this CD.
My favorite.......2007-02-06
Although I only ever listen to half the songs on it, it's not the quantity that counts here. It's the quality.
The fact that Paul wrote both lyrics and music for every song on this wonderful album is a testament to his incredible talent in both those areas. The unique lyrics to songs such as Call Me Al, Slip Slidin' Away, and Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard are what set him apart from more mundane, cookie-cutter lyricists. They push him into the category of poet. And, the music is equally as refreshing, even after all these years. His unique phrasing also sets him apart.
The variety on this album makes it one I never tire of listening to. A definite gem, and the prize of my collection.
the man with the golden quill.......2007-01-06
Answer: He writes. Good grief, but the man writes.
There is a lyrical agility about the work of Paul Simon that stands almost unequalled in his period. A notion of liberal irony with a common touch leaks through most of his tunes and it ends up endearing the man and his songs to people across a wide continuum of opinion. I suspect that's because of the self-deprecating note Simon characteristically strikes.
The sheer verbal smarts of these songs, combined with what classical critics might call the occasional 'musical joke' astounds in retrospect, especially when one ponders the fact that we're only talking about sixteen years of music (a mere two-and-a quarter years in dog time).
Must be heard once a year to avoid still-crazy-after-all-these-years syndrome.
Rap Music:
- Neon Golden
- Never Enough
- One Love
- Open Season
- Over and Over
- Passion [Original recording remastered]
- Perfect Pitch Black
- Photograph [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
- Point #1
- Punches
Recommended Music:
Monteverdi: Addio Florida Bella
Music: STAMITZ: Concertos for Viola d'more / Tueffel / Heide
Re-Ac-Tor [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Nothin' But Strife [CD-single]
Sagrada Biblia: San Lucas, Vol. 1
Piece of Cake [Extra tracks] [Import] [Original recording remastered]
Mejor Peor De Les Luthiers [Import]
Mixed Live Club Ra, Las Vegas (Includes Bonus DVD in 5.1 Surround Sound) [Live]