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78 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    It's a bravura performance on both men's part.... A thrilling return to form.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Patience is rewarded with moments of stellar songwriting.
  3. The Guardian
    60
    The problem with Surprise is the songs Simon has chosen to undergo the Eno treatment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
  1. TiagoA
    10
    Beautiful record!!!
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  2. CW
    10
    Awesome music with insightful lyrics!
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  3. AlecE
    3
    Brian Eno producing? This album is ridiculously precocious...some executives sitting around saying "Let's make it sound modern, hip, something the kids will like..." We liked him fine before you made a Paul Simon triphop record.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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