Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Critic Score
Based on 4 reviews
1970 Ratings: #13 / 161
User Score
1970 Rank: #9All Time: #392
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CRITIC REVIEWS

100
AllMusic

Bridge Over Troubled Water, at its most ambitious and bold, on its title track, was a quietly reassuring album; at other times, it was personal yet soothing; and at other times, it was just plain fun.

100
Sputnikmusic
The album serves as an example of what could have been; what could have been had the band continued and what could have been had such attention been given to the writing and arrangement of the previous four offerings, for the strength of the instrumentation pulls this album far above those that went before it.
91
Entertainment Weekly

Smoother than Bookends but featuring slighter songs, except for the near-perfect title track and ”The Boxer.”

nemgax
91

if u cover up paul simons face it looks like art garfunkel has a rly long funky moustache

BradTasteMusic
85

The most amazing moments overshadow some of the looser tracks. I feel like I expected an emotional masterpiece, but instead got a pretty great mixed bag

MickyT
80

The 5th and final album from one of the most iconic duos in music history Simon & Garfunkel doesn't disappoint in the slightest, in fact 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' is possibly the duos best album. Despite some songs on here being overplayed as hell, this album has so much about it that makes it great, whether that be the diverse sounds of the songs on the record or the duos vocals and songwriting. There some absolutely gorgeous pieces on this thing such as the title track, The Boxer and ... read more

Bloomhh
85

This album would be way better if it wasn't for the live song, it's just so annoying, like seriously can the crowd shut the hell up please.

82

An album with a great flow and many great songs. Unfortunately I can't help the feeling that this record doesn't deliver "the whole package". I wish more songs were as hard-hitting and beatiful as the opening track or "The Only Living Boy In New York". Still it's a great listen

BrandonBowling
90

With near flawless production ( besides the obvious live track) , impactful lyricism and some of the best harmonies in music period, S&Gs final send off almost seems like it was destined to be made.

While the peak tracks off this project somewhat overshadow the lesser known ones here I feel they do a decent enough job at keeping the feel good and touching vibes all the way through for a very satisfying listen.

Favorite Track: Bridge Over Troubled Water. The Boxer is just as phenomenal ... read more

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Added on: May 1, 2013