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Released 60 years ago

Sounds of Silence

Simon & Garfunkel · 1966

29 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · folk-pop · soft rock

Haunting harmonies and introspective lyrics weave through a tapestry of folk melodies and soft rock textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening sessions
  • introspective late-night moods
  • short, contemplative song experiences
  • haunting melodic atmosphere

Where this album fits

Career context
'Sounds of Silence' was Simon & Garfunkel's second album, released in January 1966. Following their debut, 'Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.,' this record marked their commercial breakthrough, propelled by the title track's unexpected success on the charts after being re-released as a single.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· James Taylor· Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Sound of Silence 3:06
  • 2 Leaves That Are Green 2:22
  • 3 Blessed 3:16
  • 4 Kathy’s Song 3:19
  • 5 Somewhere They Can’t Find Me 2:37
  • 6 Anji 2:15
  • 7 Richard Cory 2:57
  • 8 A Most Peculiar Man 2:31
  • 9 April Come She Will 1:51
  • 10 We’ve Got a Groovey Thing Goin’ 1:58
  • 11 I Am a Rock 2:51

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