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So Beautiful or So What
by Paul Simon
The 1320th greatest album of all time
Paul Simon's 2011 album So Beautiful or So What is a quiet, reflective singer-songwriter record rooted in acoustic folk and pop rock. The songs pair intimate guitar-based arrangements and warm vocal harmonies with touches of gospel and subtle world-music rhythms, supporting lyrics that meditate on mortality, faith, love, and nature. The overall sound favors clarity and understated production, putting lyrical nuance and melodic detail at the forefront.
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