This Better Be Good
Paul Simon · 2009
62 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · soft rock
A reflective blend of folk rock and world music showcasing Simon's lyrical storytelling and melodic craftsmanship.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibe
- lyrical storytelling for contemplation
- warm melodies for afternoon listening
- engaging narratives with familiar themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic memory· cultural fusion· life's complexities
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'This Better Be Good' is a compilation album that marks a retrospective phase in Paul Simon's career. This collection includes many of his classic hits, providing a bridge between his earlier work and contemporary explorations. At this point, Simon was revisiting his musical legacy while still engaging with new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Nick Drake
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Pink Moon by Nick Drake — Shares a reflective mood with melancholic melodies and intricate lyrical storytelling.For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver — Captures similar themes of nostalgia and introspection within a soft, folk-influenced sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kodachrome 3:34
- 2 Peace Like a River 3:20
- 3 Loves Me Like a Rock 3:34
- 4 Late in the Evening 4:04
- 5 Slip Slidin’ Away 4:47
- 6 Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 2:45
- 7 Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes 5:40
- 8 Mother and Child Reunion 3:06
- 9 American Tune 3:47
- 10 Under African Skies 3:37
- 11 Señorita With a Necklace of Tears 3:43
- 12 Bernadette 3:30
- 13 Train in the Distance 4:24
- 14 The Obvious Child 4:11
- 15 Father and Daughter 4:12
- 16 Sure Don’t Feel Like Love 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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