"Paul Simon has a history of building musical song-cycles around grand, over-arching themes (such as his famous "Songs From The Cape-Man" Broadway show/Album hybrid or his immersion in African rhythms for his groundbreaking "Graceland" release). The new album, devoted in its entirety to a musical depiction of humanity's struggle with occupying Cylons (and the compelling individual stories it generates) promises an intriguing and dark musical voyage..."
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Jordan's on fire today!
This album is great! I used the intro to "Carpet-Nuking Caprica" as the outgoing message on my phone.
The part with all the South African musicians chanting?
No, the part where Art Garfunkel's head is mercilessly stomped by metal feet in the background and nobody notices.
Oh, okay.
I find Paul Simon's entire career to be unnerving. But that concept is hilarious.
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