Paul Simon - Stranger To Stranger

PAUL SIMON’S “GROUNDBREAKING,” “INSPIRED”

NEW ALBUM, STRANGER TO STRANGER,

OUT NOW

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE ON

CD, DELUXE CD, VINYL & DIGITAL FORMATS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 3RD, 2016 - Stranger to Stranger, Paul Simon’s artful and vital new album is available everywhere today.

Conjuring a vivid and vital new context for Simon’s well-established genius as a singer and songwriter, Stranger to Stranger has quickly amassed widespread acclaim from around the globe.

Here is what people are saying…

"The New York poet is as wryly funny and musically inventive as ever on his 13th solo LP."

– Rolling Stone

Paul Simon releases one of his most groundbreaking albums. Inventive, surprising and catchy to boot.”

– MOJO

“Inspired.... the presence of S&G producer Roy Halee deepens the connection between Simon's rich past and still vital present.” 9 out of 10

– UNCUT

“Vivid storytelling and irresistible melodies. It’s amazing how [Simon] manages to continually evolve his sound after almost 50 years of making music.”

– Stereogum

“On his latest genre-defying set, ‘Stranger to Stranger’, Simon blends fresh electronic sounds with traditional instrumentation, proving that legends are well worth the wait.”

– Entertainment Weekly

“Some of the most arresting work of [Simon’s] career.” Album Of The Week

– Sunday Times Culture

“This is pop music at its most artful and relevant.”

– Los Angeles Times

“Simon’s richest, most instantly appealing collection since Graceland.”

– Boston Globe

“Paul Simon…If there was a Mount Rushmore of songwriters,

his face would be hewn into its rock.”

– Sodajerker

“Paul Simon, America’s greatest living songwriter, releases another in a series of brilliant solo albums called Stranger To Stranger.”

– NPR

Listen to Fresh Air’s glowing album review here: paul-simon-mixes-music-and-mystery-on-stranger-to-stranger. In addition, Paul Simon has recently been featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered and an NPR Morning Edition feature will air today.

Stranger to Stranger, Paul Simon’s 13th solo studio record, was produced by Simon with his old partner Roy Halee, and is his second release via Concord Records. The album is available in CD, Deluxe CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.

Track list:

The Werewolf

Wristband

The Clock

Street Angel

Stranger to Stranger

In a Parade

Proof of Love

In the Garden of Edie

The Riverbank

Cool Papa Bell

Insomniac’s Lullaby