Es gab auch positive Stimmen zu Songs from the Capeman: That said, the album is terrifically satisfying. Simon has found a surprisingly effective musical voice — intermingling doo-wop, traditional Latin styles and art-song sophistication
…for the most part, the two men explore the tragedy of young lives swept up in circumstances far beyond their control with eloquence and a bracing lack of sentimentality. RS-Review, 1997
UCR, 2017: Some Simon devotees were confused by the profanity in the lyrics – which might have been appropriate coming out of the mouth of a violent teenage character, but sounded awkward when Simon sang them.
Ja? Nö. :)
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Dirty, dirty feet from the concert in the grass / I wanted to believe that freedom there could last (Willy Mason)