Seven Psalms
by Paul Simon
  • Record Label: Legacy
  • Release Date: May 19, 2023
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. brockcheese
    May 25, 2023
    9
    This is an excellent contemplative album that shows us Paul at his most introspective.
  2. scottmichaelros
    May 23, 2023
    10
    In a way, this project reminds me of the first side of Bookends. How terribly strange to be 81. Anything here could stand well next to anything from Simon’s 60’s and 70’s work. He seems to have tapped into that magical creative spirit that eludes almost any other artist in their later years. What a happy surprise.

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#22 Best Album of 2023
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#56 Most Discussed Album of 2023

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Pitchfork
    May 25, 2023
    75
    It is easily the most solitary record Simon has made since his early solo work. The restraint is the point; just as he’s found inspiration in wide-ranging rhythms and textures from around the world, he now seems thrilled by just how much quiet he can conjure.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    May 22, 2023
    100
    Starring his voice and nimble guitar, with subtly dramatic instrumentation adding texture throughout, this is less a record than a dream state designed to wash over the listener in one sitting.
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  3. Variety
    May 19, 2023
    93
    “Seven Psalms” is unlike any other Simon album in almost too many ways to list.
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