Released 51 years ago this October
Still Crazy After All These Years
Paul Simon · 1975
34 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
A reflective journey through love and loss, woven with intricate melodies and Simon's signature lyrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover — This track stands out with its catchy hook and clever storytelling, presenting a lighthearted yet profound examination of relationships and breakups.
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My Little Town — Capturing a sense of nostalgia and longing, this song reflects on personal roots while blending poignant harmonies that resonate deeply with listeners.
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Still Crazy After All These Years Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and introspection, featuring lush instrumentation that complements its reflective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a cohesive flow and distinct sound that reflects Simon's evolving artistry.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow, reflective tempo and intricate piano arrangements, setting a contemplative mood.
- The use of varied instrumentation, including strings and brass, is prominent in tracks like '50 Ways to Leave Your Lover', which adds complexity to the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of love
- steady pacing for contemplation
- introspective themes of nostalgia
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy listening
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Simon's solo career after Simon & Garfunkel, gaining significant recognition.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· small-town disillusionment· love's complexities
- Career context
- By the time 'Still Crazy After All These Years' was released in 1975, Paul Simon was establishing himself as a solo artist following the breakup of Simon & Garfunkel. This album came after his successful debut solo effort, 'Paul Simon', and solidified his distinct voice in the folk rock genre, showcasing his ability to blend poignant lyrics with sophisticated arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Nick Drake
Tracklist
- 1 Still Crazy After All These Years Start here 3:25
- 2 My Little Town 3:52
- 3 I Do It for Your Love 3:35
- 4 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover 3:35
- 5 Night Game 2:47
- 6 Gone at Last 3:24
- 7 Some Folks’ Lives Roll Easy 3:10
- 8 Have a Good Time 3:25
- 9 You’re Kind 3:23
- 10 Silent Eyes 3:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon
James Taylor
Shares introspective lyrics and a similar blend of folk rock and soft jazz influences.
Tapestry
Carole King
Explores themes of love and nostalgia with a warm, melodic soft rock sound.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Features deeply personal storytelling and emotional depth, with a reflective acoustic sound.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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