Stranger to Stranger

1. 01The Werewolf3:26
2. 02Wristband3:18
3. 03The Clock1:03
4. 04Street Angel2:11
5. 05Stranger to Stranger4:36
6. 06In a Parade2:22

Stranger to Stranger is the thirteenth solo studio album by American folk rock singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Produced by Andy Smith and Roy Halee, it was released on June 3, 2016 through Concord Records. Simon wrote the material over a period of several years, perfecting it and rewriting it to his liking. Its music is experimental, making use of custom-made instruments by music theorist Harry Partch. Many songs on the album are a collaboration with Italian electronic artist Clap! Clap!. His first release in over five years, Stranger to Stranger received wide critical acclaim. Simon began writing new material shortly after releasing his twelfth studio album, So Beautiful or So What, in April 2011. Simon collaborates with the Italian electronic dance music artist Clap! Clap! on three songs—"The Werewolf", "Street Angel", and "Wristband". Simon was introduced to him by his son, Adrian, who was a fan of his work. The two met up in July 2011 when Simon was touring behind So Beautiful or So What in Milan, Italy. He and Clap! Clap! worked together via email over the course of making the album. Simon also worked with longtime friend Roy Halee, who is listed as co-producer on the album. H…