Paul Simon - Rhythm of selling the Saints (1990) Vinyl LP - IMPORT - Obvious Child

Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
Record: Near Mint (NM or M-)

CONDITION DETAILS
Import from Italy. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, a couple tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (photo/lyrics/credits). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

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Catalog Number: 7599-26098-1 (Warner Bros. Records)

Genre: Rock
Styles: 1990s, Afrobeat, Ethnic Fusion, Folk Rock, Latin Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter

TRACK LISTING
The Obvious Child
Can't Run But
The Coast
Proof
Further To Fly
She Moves On
Born At The Right Time
The Cool, Cool River
Spirit Voices
The Rhythm Of The Saints

ABOUT THE RECORD
"The Rhythm of the Saints", by Paul Simon, gained commercial success, received favorable reviews from critics and earned two nominations for the 34th Grammy Awards — Album of the Year selling and Producer of the Year. Following the success of 1986's "Graceland", on which he worked principally with South African musicians, Simon broadened his interests in diverse forms of music from around the world. He turned to Latin America for the musicians and rhythms which characterize much of this album, partnering with Afro-Brazilian superstars Grupo Cultural Olodum, masters of the heavily percussive sub-style of samba called Batuque or Batucada. The group's drumming is featured on the opening song and first single, "The Obvious Child". Brazilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento co-wrote "Spirit Voices" and contributed some vocals. Guest appearances were also made by mandolin- and "guitarra baiana" master Armandinho, another Bahia musician, and by Afro-Cuban drummer Francisco Aguabella, and Puerto Rican-born drummer Giovanni Hidalgo. Another collaborator was jazz percussionist and master of the berimbau, Naná Vasconcelos; jazz guitarist Rafael Rabelo also played on the album, along with many other Brazilian musicians.

Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.