Released in 2006, Surprise represented a fascinating, late-career metamorphosis for Paul Simon. After the lukewarm reception of his Broadway venture The Capeman and the quiet, acoustic folk-leanings of You’re the One, Simon seemed to be searching for a way to modernize his sound without losing his lyrical DNA.
Flashback Friday: Surprise by Paul Simon
Released in 2006, Surprise represented a fascinating, late-career metamorphosis for Paul Simon. After the lukewarm reception of his Broadway venture The Capeman and the quiet, acoustic folk-leanings of You’re the One, Simon seemed to be searching for a way to modernize his sound without losing his lyrical DNA.