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- Summary: The more rock-flavored second solo release for the son of Paul Simon was co-produced with Tom Rothrock.
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- Record Label: PIAS
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
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| Leaves of Golden Brown | |
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| Come on over Throw a jacket over your shoulder Dream a while What more can I say Maybe it's not your day But the leaves of golden brown Are gonna... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Mar 28, 2013Only on Just Like St Teresa does the spectre of dad pop up, and on 99 Simon pulls out the kind of effortless, breezy powerpop moments that Evan Dando used to essay at will.
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Q MagazineMar 15, 2013There are flashes of greatness here. [Apr 2013, p.110]
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Mar 25, 2013Some moments it's hard to ignore how much he sounds like his father, and at times, the genuflection at the altar of Elliott Smith gets a little too doe-eyed and derivative, but the strengths of Simon's songwriting and the atmospheric production keep these concerns in the background of a colorful and evocative bigger picture.
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UncutMar 15, 2013The fizzing alt.rock of the follow-up sounds like a determined effort to be his own man. [Apr 2013, p.77]
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Mar 21, 2013Division Street finds Simon in the midst of finding his own voice.
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MagnetMar 15, 2013His new sound is interesting and may find its own fans, but it's such a strong departure from his last album that it will likely leave his current admirers scratching their heads. [No. 96, p.59]
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MojoMar 15, 2013Simon's songwriting ability is unquestionable, and the similarity with his father's voice is hard to ignore, but his quest to re-imagine Elliot Smith's XO too often gets in the way. [Apr 2013, p.86]
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