In the Blue Light
Paul Simon · 2018
43 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · soft rock
A reflective journey blending folk rock with Simon's signature lyrical storytelling and intricate arrangements.
Why this album works
'In the Blue Light' received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best World Music Album, highlighting Simon's enduring influence. The album's unique reinterpretations of his previous songs demonstrate how his artistry remains relevant in contemporary music discussions.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience intricate arrangements for detail hunting mid-tempo flow for easy engagement
- Context
- Released on September 7, 2018, 'In the Blue Light' is Paul Simon's final studio album, marking a reflective conclusion to his prolific career. Following the farewell tour in 2018, this album reinterprets earlier works, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while revisiting themes of love, loss, and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· Elvis Presley· Frank Zappa· Prince· Cyndi Lauper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Man’s Ceiling Is Another Man’s Floor Standout 4:00
- 2 Love 4:10
- 3 Can’t Run But 3:29
- 4 How the Heart Approaches What It Yearns 4:30
- 5 Pigs, Sheep and Wolves 4:00
- 6 René and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War Standout 4:43
- 7 The Teacher 3:44
- 8 Darling Lorraine 7:13
- 9 Some Folks’ Lives Roll Easy 3:59
- 10 Questions for the Angels Standout 4:01
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