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10.0
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10.0 |
The Observer
The veteran singer-songwriter ponders faith and mortality in seven beautiful, impressionistic movements
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10.0
133990
10.0 |
The FT
The 81-year-old’s first album of new material in seven years bridges mysticism and melodicism
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10.0
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10.0 |
Record Collector
The result is this, a thing of beauty, with Simon sounding as if he’s discovered a new way of thinking, a new meaning to life
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9.0
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9.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Seven Psalms is, more than anything else, a thematic experience
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8.3
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8.3 |
Kerrang!
Surveying the scene, looking back on the past, not worried about the legacy but focused on the final notes
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8.0
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PopMatters
Seven Psalms is Paul Simon’s 15th solo album and in it, he confronts his mortality head-on and wonders about God, the reasons for existence, and death
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8.0
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The Arts Desk
There is an ebb and flow of melody, Simon’s voice now fragile but still 100% his own instrument
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8.0
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All Music
In its still-life reflections, Seven Psalms doesn't play like a summation as much as an epilogue to a major artist's career, music that doesn't deepens appreciation for his lasting achievements, of which this mini-suite is certainly one
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8.0
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Mojo
One of the most compelling and stone-cold beautiful albums Simon has ever made. Print edition only
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8.0
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Uncut
It would be a magnificent way to end a magnificent career, but Simon probably has more ideas in him. Print edition only
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8.0
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musicOMH
In equal parts touching and thought provoking, here is a work that reaches the very depths of the human soul
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7.5
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7.5 |
Pitchfork
The veteran songwriter contemplates faith on a quiet, ambitious 33-minute suite. It becomes more surreal—and even funny—the deeper into it you get
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7.0
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7.0 |
Under The Radar
With Seven Psalms, Simon has tried his hand at something new and has succeeded. He manages to address the subject of mortality in an intriguing fashion — never maudlin. He’s still full of surprises, isn’t he?
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7.0
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7.0 |
American Songwriter
Like Dylan, he rarely reveals himself except in song. Seven Psalms is certainly an intriguing album, but not necessarily one that will reflect the faith of his followers
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