Paul Simon Discography 19652023 Flac 88
(1986), a cultural phenomenon that blended South African mbaqanga with Simon's literate pop, followed by the Brazilian-influenced The Rhythm of the Saints The Meditative Late Career (2000–2023):
A warm, gospel-and-R&B-infused masterpiece recorded partly in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
| Year | Album Title | Key Details / Chart Performance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The Paul Simon Songbook | His first solo album, recorded in London and initially only released in the UK. It features early versions of future Simon & Garfunkel classics. | | 1972 | Paul Simon | His official American solo debut. It was a smash hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard 200 and featuring the reggae-influenced "Mother and Child Reunion". | | 1973 | There Goes Rhymin' Simon | A genre-bending album that incorporated gospel, Dixieland, and soul. It reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and earned two Grammy nominations. | | 1975 | Still Crazy After All These Years | A mature and introspective masterpiece that won two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and featured the hit "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover". | | 1980 | One-Trick Pony | The soundtrack to the film of the same name, which Simon wrote and starred in. It was his first album for Warner Bros. Records. | | 1983 | Hearts and Bones | A more intimate and less commercially successful album that dealt with his relationship with Carrie Fisher. It was his last album for Warner Bros.. | | 1986 | Graceland | His undisputed masterpiece. A fusion of pop and South African township music, it sold over 16 million copies worldwide, won the Grammy for Album of the Year, and is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. | | 1990 | The Rhythm of the Saints | The ambitious follow-up to Graceland , this album replaced South African rhythms with the complex percussion of Brazil. It was certified double platinum in the US. | | 1997 | Songs from The Capeman | The soundtrack to Simon's Broadway musical about a 1950s New York gang member. While the show was a flop, the album's music is rich and evocative. | | 2000 | You're The One | A return to a more traditional singer-songwriter sound, albeit with global influences. It was praised by critics and earned him a Grammy nomination. | | 2006 | Surprise | A collaboration with Brian Eno, this album integrated modern electronic textures and production techniques into his songwriting. | | 2011 | So Beautiful or So What | A critically acclaimed album that explored themes of faith, mortality, and the universe. It was hailed as a late-career triumph. | | 2016 | Stranger to Stranger | Another experiment in sound, this album incorporated microtonal tuning and homemade instruments. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. | | 2018 | In the Blue Light | An album of re-arranged and re-recorded deep cuts from his back catalog, stripping them down to their essence with new musicians and production. | | 2023 | Seven Psalms | His most recent album, released on May 19, 2023. It is a continuous 33-minute, seven-movement suite recorded entirely on acoustic instruments, intended to be listened to as a single, meditative work. |
– Introduced a gospel and R&B influence with tracks like "Kodachrome" and "Loves Me Like a Rock" . paul simon discography 19652023 flac 88
To appreciate Paul Simon’s discography at 88.2 kHz, your DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) must support the 88.2 sample rate (most modern DACs do). However, older USB audio interfaces may only support 48 kHz or 96 kHz – in which case, software resampling (e.g., Roon, Audirvana) to 96 kHz is safe.
A jazz-inflected reimagining of lesser-known songs from his back catalog.
(Also includes live albums and compilations from the duo, if desired) (1986), a cultural phenomenon that blended South African
An album that won the Grammy for Album of the Year, this is a melancholic, jazz-tinged exploration of mid-life, famous for "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and the title track.
After splitting from Garfunkel, Simon redefined himself, exploring jazz, pop, reggae, and Brazilian rhythms.
FLAC 24-bit / 88.2 kHz (High Resolution Audio) Source: Vinyl Rips / Official High-Res Downloads / Remastered Editions | | 1972 | Paul Simon | His official American solo debut
| Year | Title | Key Hi-Fi Moment (88.2 kHz) | |------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | 1965 | The Paul Simon Songbook | “I Am a Rock” (original acoustic demo) – finger squeaks audible | | 1972 | Paul Simon | “Duncan” – guitar harmonics & whaling ship timbre | | 1973 | There Goes Rhymin’ Simon | “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” – cowbell transient | | 1975 | Still Crazy After All These Years | “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” – drumstick cross-stick detail | | 1980 | One-Trick Pony | “Late in the Evening” – live room phase coherence | | 1983 | Hearts and Bones | “The Late Great Johnny Ace” – cello bow attacks | | 1986 | Graceland | “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” – Ladysmith’s throat clicks | | 1990 | The Rhythm of the Saints | “The Coast” – wind & percussion stereo imaging | | 2000 | You’re the One | “Hurricane Eye” – 24/88.2 native depth | | 2006 | Surprise | “Outrageous” – Eno’s low-frequency oscillator sweeps | | 2011 | So Beautiful or So What | “Dazzling Blue” – acoustic slide guitar transient | | 2016 | Stranger to Stranger | “The Clock” – 12-tone microtonal percussion | | 2023 | Seven Psalms | entire album – single-mic U47 natural reverb |
Interestingly, 88.2 kHz has a unique advantage for mastering engineers. Because it is an exact multiple of the CD format (44.1 kHz x 2), the math required to convert a high-resolution master down to a CD is simpler and less prone to rounding errors. This means that an 88.2 kHz master can often sound better even after being downsampled to a standard CD.
The table above focuses on Paul Simon's solo studio albums . He also has a significant body of work as part of Simon & Garfunkel (e.g., Bridge Over Troubled Water ), as well as numerous acclaimed live albums (like Live Rhymin' ), compilations ( The Essential Paul Simon ), and box sets ( The Complete Albums Collection ).
The "Paul Simon Discography 1965–2023" in FLAC (88.2 kHz) represents the definitive digital archive of one of America's most prolific songwriters. By utilizing high-resolution lossless audio, the collection ensures that the sonic details—from the subtle tape hiss of 1965 to the pristine digital production of 2023—are preserved for posterity.