{"product_id":"paul-simon-the-rhythm-of-the-saints","title":"Paul Simon – The Rhythm Of The Saints","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaul Simon – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhythm Of The Saints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Simon's acclaimed eighth solo studio album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhythm Of The Saints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was released in 1990 as the follow-up to the hugely successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drew heavily on South African musical traditions, this album looks towards the rhythms of Brazil and West Africa, creating a richly layered blend of world music, folk rock, pop and sophisticated singer-songwriter material. Released by Warner Bros. in October 1990, the album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album's distinctive sound began with rhythm tracks recorded in Brazil, including percussion recorded with the celebrated Brazilian group Grupo Cultural Olodum in Salvador, Bahia. Simon subsequently developed these foundations with an international cast of musicians, resulting in an intricate mixture of Brazilian percussion, African-influenced guitar, rock instrumentation and atmospheric studio production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Obvious Child\" provides an explosive opening, driven by the huge percussion sound of Olodum, while \"Can't Run But\", \"Further To Fly\" and \"The Cool, Cool River\" demonstrate Simon's ability to combine complex rhythmic arrangements with melodic songwriting and thoughtful lyrics. \"The Coast\" takes a more atmospheric approach, while \"She Moves On\" and \"Born At The Right Time\" add further rhythmic and melodic variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guest musicians are a major part of the album's appeal. Among the many contributors are Brazilian musicians such as percussionist Nana Vasconcelos and Grupo Cultural Olodum, alongside Cameroonian guitarist and arranger Vincent Nguini, jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker, trumpet player Hugh Masekela, Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. J.J. Cale, Adrian Belew, Ray Phiri, Steve Gadd and C.J. Chenier also contribute to the album's remarkably diverse musical palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Paul Simon and engineered by Roy Halee, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhythm Of The Saints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was recorded between December 1989 and June 1990, with sessions taking place in Brazil and at The Hit Factory in New York. The result is a more subtle and atmospheric record than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with intricate percussion, layered guitars, rich harmonies and a strong emphasis on rhythm throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fans of Paul Simon, world music, Brazilian music, folk rock and sophisticated 1990s pop, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhythm Of The Saints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains one of his most adventurous solo albums. From the spectacular percussion of \"The Obvious Child\" to the atmospheric title track and the deeply rhythmic \"Spirit Voices\", this CD captures Simon at his most ambitious and musically exploratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obvious Child — 4:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan't Run But — 3:37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Coast — 5:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof — 4:38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther To Fly — 5:32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe Moves On — 5:02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn At The Right Time — 3:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cool, Cool River — 4:33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Voices — 3:54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhythm Of The Saints — 4:20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9HKNAhAxMAk?si=oRUtBm2i-wlY0hjD\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warner Bros. 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