Songs from The Capeman
Paul Simon · 1997
55 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · soft rock
A blend of Latin rhythms and poignant storytelling reflecting on identity and loss in a vibrant, theatrical style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with emotional depth
- dynamic narrative progression throughout
- wave-like pacing that invites reflection
- vibrant rhythms for immersive experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Puerto Rican identity· theatrical storytelling· longing and displacement
- Career context
- By the time 'Songs from The Capeman' was released in 1997, Paul Simon had already established himself as a solo artist with significant successes like 'Graceland.' This album marked his first foray into Broadway, adapting the story of Salvador Agrón, which showcased Simon's willingness to explore new artistic territories after years in the mainstream music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Nick Drake
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Uh-Oh by David Byrne — Explores themes of identity and cultural blending with eclectic rhythms and a theatrical approach.You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen — Shares a somber introspection and lyrical depth, creating an atmosphere of longing and complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Adiós hermanos 4:42
- 2 Born in Puerto Rico 5:03
- 3 Satin Summer Nights 5:45
- 4 Bernadette 3:34
- 5 The Vampires 5:14
- 6 Quality 4:18
- 7 Can I Forgive Him 6:02
- 8 Sunday Afternoon 3:25
- 9 Killer Wants to Go to College 1:51
- 10 Time Is an Ocean 5:23
- 11 Virgil 2:49
- 12 Killer Wants to Go to College II 2:09
- 13 Trailways Bus 5:15
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