The Sound Of Silence (track) by Simon & Garfunkel

The Sound Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel
Year: 1966
From the album Sounds Of Silence (track #1)
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This track is rated in the top 1% of all tracks on BestEverAlbums.com. This track has a Bayesian average rating of 92.2/100, a mean average of 91.0/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 92.5/100. The standard deviation for this track is 13.5.

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From 10/25/2022 03:57
I know this isn't a popular take (or at least, you wouldn't think so given the most vocal critics of this song), but I far, far prefer this electric version to the acoustic version on Wednesday Morning, 3 AM
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From 02/02/2020 02:55
This 'rock' versión was the #1 hit that become S&G famous.
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From 11/25/2016 07:39
I think people are getting this version confused with the original, more popular 1964 version from their debut 'Wednesday Morning, 3 AM', probably because it is the titular song of this album.

Although this arrangement does not make it a bad song, I don't believe it compares to the original.

In this version, the background instrumentation, especially the 'twangy' guitar and drums were added without the knowledge of Simon & Garfunkel and really does not fit the lyrics and intention of the song.
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From 03/14/2016 20:25
One of my favourite songs ever
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From 10/30/2013 08:39
Another classic beautiful song.
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From 03/25/2013 20:23
Fucking legendary.
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From 02/27/2013 20:11
Powerful. Great harmonies & lyrics. It's lasted so long for good reason...it's a great song.
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