LP - NEW/NEW - PAUL SIMON, Graceland (Legacy; 88985422401, UK 2017 Reissue, Inner, 180 Gram Vinyl), , With "Graceland," Paul Simon combined his always astute songwriting with South Africa's little-heard mbaqanga music, resulting in a fascinating hybrid that re-enchanted his old audience while gaining a new one. It was as diverse as any Simon album, delving into zydeco and conjunto-flavored rock & roll while introducing a surprising new lyrical approach. Simon abandoned a linear, narrative approach to his writing in favour of highly poetic ("Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes"), abstract ("The Boy in the Bubble"), and satirical ("I Know What I Know") portraits of modern life, often laced with striking images and turns of phrase ripped from headlines or overheard in contemporary speech. - 0216319C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***