The Carpenters, We've only just begun: I've always liked the Carpenters. Their music is very soothing and incorporates elements that do not see much use today. Couple that with captivating and buoyant vocals and you get some really nice music.
America, A Horse with No Name: I 've always loved the lyrics to this song. Its trippy with its own sense of style. This is probably America's biggest hit, and for a reason. This track is one of a kind in that it incorporates unique vocals in conjunction with a rhythmic feel that is reminiscent of a mix of both country and reggae (lots of upbeats). The imagery this song conjures up is also enthralling. I love songs that either tell a story or have interesting imagery. This coupled with the excellent music America produces, and you get a timeless classic.
Simon and Garfunkel, The Boxer: Another song with triumphant amount of imagery. The more esoteric imagery paired with the stark physical imagery ("I have squandered my resistance for a pocketful of mumbles, Such are promises, all lies and jest"/esoteric/ "he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him 'til he cried out in his anger and his shame"/physical/)
makes for interesting listening. Simon and Garfunkel had their own unique musical style as well; their words and instruments usually fall very lightly on the ears. This style is contrasted in The Boxer by having soft vocals and instruments paired against a thundering and slow drum beat.
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