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Title: Time For The Dog Track?
Review: I even enjoyed much of the Capeman CD, so I have a high tolerance for Paul Simon's quirkiness. Having been a fan for as long as I can remember, I've come to expect certain things from Simon: craftsmanship, evocative lyrics, and experimentation. This CD sounds as though he thought up some "profound" non sequiturs, plugged in the drum machine, looped some acoustic guitars, and cashed the check. Maybe Simon realized that he didn't have the vocal chops any more (no crime at 50-something) to carry off his trademark well-crafted three-minute pop songs, so he simply decided to go through the motions and retire. I hope I'm wrong, but sadly, something tells me I'm right.
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