Paul in Brazilia

Mr. Simon has incomparably much music in his blood, he can with various musicians (music) cultures develop songs that one associates immediately and no doubt with the region from which comes this kind of music. What Paul is, however, perhaps even excellent managed a little more than at Graceland, is the fact that the album has a Simon-typical atmosphere, full of melancholy and then roving thoughts that despite the strong rhythmic emphasis of the songs on "Rhythm of the saints "is not lost. What this CD often rightly called "successor Gracelands" designated lacking are so catchy melodies as they were listening to Simon's South Africa project yet. Thus, the album thrives on the atmosphere generated by the arrangements, the changes from song to song, between jungle and palm beach. Particularly strong songs are "The Obvious Child", "The Coast" and "She moves on"; but precisely these recordings are a reason that I "only" 4 stars have forgiven: The live recordings from the Central Park from 1991 sound much sweeping and more present; also provides in my opinion, too much like "zappiness" sounding song "Proof" one, as they say in athletics at around competition, outliers downwards represents. In sharp contrast to all other parts of "Rhythm of the Saints" sounds of this song not really for Paul Simon. This does not mean that I have anything against fast-paced or louder pieces (I love such as "Gumboots" from Graceland), "Proof" affects me still emotionless and even slightly pushy.
But enough with negative remarks, Paul Simon a masterpiece has once again pulled out of a hat; and his great strength, to produce songs that you initially forget quickly, but later learns to love, can be in "The Cool, Cool River" or "Can not run but" the most extreme sounding song to South America this class album recognize. For classic Simon fans it is recommended just as for world music lovers or even friends danceable sounds.