Paul Simon has released his latest CD entitled Surprise on the Warner Bros record label, and the more I listen to it the more it's sounding like his most introspective CD to date.

Loaded with brilliantly honest lyrics, Surprise is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

As is usually the case with the great song writers Simon is simply a master at blending philosophy and wisdom into his songs. What puts Simon into the genius category is the way he is able to make music that absolutely perfectly fits his message. Sheer musical poetry.

The CD launches with a great track, How Can You Live In the Northeast, and from there Simon proceeds to display why he is considered one the greatest artists of our time.

Overall Surprise is an outstanding release. Definitely must have music, and deserving two thumbs up.

With music like that which Simon has produced here anyone who is a fan of music will find this an easy CD to enjoy.

The standout tunes on Surprise are How Can You Live In the Northeast [track 1], Sure Don't Feel Like Love [track 4], and Father And Daughter [track 11]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2, Everything About It Is A Love Song. Very nice!

Release Notes:

Paul Simon originally released Surprise on May 9, 2006 on the Warner Bros record label.

CD track list follows:

1. How Can You Live In the Northeast 2. Everything About It Is A Love Song 3. Outrageous 4. Sure Don't Feel Like Love 5. Wartime Prayers 6. Beautiful 7. I Don't Believe 8. Another Galaxy 9. Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean 10. That's Me 11. Father And Daughter

To listen to samples of each song on Surprise by Paul Simon go to: Paul Simon CD - Surprise MP3 Samples