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I like the songwriting and story telling in each song. Wasn't an unpleasant listen by any means, just not a sound that I gravitate towards. Rating: 5.5/10 Fave songs: On the Road to Find Out, Miles from Nowhere
So nostalgic
Quite good actually
Folk Rock can be hit or miss with me and this album was a miss. It's just a matter of taste and this is not where my tastes lie. Not in the slightest. Nothing against Cat Steven. His performance speak for itself; I just don't align with this type of Folk Rock. I need more "going on" or "happening" in a track but all I'm hearing are *typical country folk rock. There were three songs that kinda did this. It's not like I don't enjoy folk rock; Nick Drake's Bryter Layter was an album I really enjoyed. This album was doomed from the start. Overall, the album was fine but nothing that resonated with me. T3: Hard Headed Woman, On The Road To Find Out, Longer Boats
It's a good album, I see why it's popular. I like it, although it doesn't ensnare me. Maybe in a few years!
i love folky stuff like this, I've lap been seing him everywhere now that I know he exists
Love cat Stevens and this album in particular is great. Sounds good too!
Beste
Classic
was 1 album
stunning - wept a bit at Father and Son
An absolutely gorgeous album. I've loved Wild World for a long time and Father & Son is a classic, but I wasn't expecting to enjoy the majority of this just as much as I did. Really nice vocals and lyrically great. Where do the children play, hard headed woman, but I might die tonight and into white are all fantastic songs.
This album and ‘Teaser and the Firecat’ are the finest work of Cat Stevens. They are both 5 stars. My favourite track on this album is ‘Father and Son’.
Liked this more than I thought I would. Decent 70s folk for background listening
Cute little tunes. It's a bop.
I enjoyed this a good amount, but it left me still wanting a bit. Sad Lisa is actually a good microcosm for how I felt about this record. Cat's voice sounds really clear on this and he does an excellent job of adding more to his voice when the music is simultaneously becoming more robust, which shows excellent musicality. That said, while this track starts to build, it never fully crescendos in the way you might expect with a truly loud/full sound. This is a lot like other songs on the album and really the entirety of the collection - they generally don't pay off as thoroughly as they could. All the same, there are a wealth of songs to like on here. Where Do the Children Play is an excellent opener. Cat’s voice is so crystal clear in the low register, it’s astonishing. Wild World and Father and Son, the two most known songs, are very good tracks as well. Meanwhile, some of the others don't live up to the rest of the album. Net result is a very good effort, but not one worthy of 5 stars.
Me gusto. Para pasar el rato es agradable
Het was wel echt een mooi folks album. De stem van de zanger is zo mooi, diep en heel rijk. Je hebt echt het gevoel dat je toegezongen wordt door een wijze oom/vader. Het thema van het album was wel heel erg hippie dus hou van iedereen en doe rustig aan want het leven gaat toch wel door. Niet alle nummers vond ik even speciaal dus zou het een 3.5/ 4 geven
An all-time classic.
The album cover is fun. MKAYYYY I didn't know Wild World was original from him! Update: not really memorable. I don't think I'd listen to it again lol
7/10 Recognized this one as something my dad used to listen to, it made it all the more special as the first album of this challenge. Very nostalgic, especially Wild World which my dad played a lot. I definitely liked it a lot but I don’t think I’m going to reach for it again (maybe!)
The songs are beautiful and timeless. A bit of quiet contemplation in these turbulent times.
Good listen
Something so homey and nostalgic about this album. Absolutely classic
Really liked this album but needs to be in the right setting. Lyrically a very good album but musically it needs more concentration if you treat it as background music you'll forget it's on. Had to listen to this one twice. It has 3 or 4 truly great songs though.
I groaned out loud when initially presented with the album after the below average week we had. But wow this had so many bangers!
Enjoyable
Like a lovely woolen blanket
Some really lovely lil songs on this.
7/10 no soy aun de escuchar albumes asi d densos en su estructuración, además el deluxe duraba 3 horas nmms
absolument mythique
Yeah okay
The bangers are bangers, the rest sounds the same
Kesälevy
All sounds very samey until the end. Enjoyed bits but was slow. 3/5
Three stars
Cat Stevens was on a tear in the early 70s, a stream of hit songs and albums, some included in movie soundtracks. Rock/Pop with folk flavor, piano/keys, acoustic guitar and of course, his distinctive voice. This has the hits "Wild World", "On the Road to Find Out", "Where Do the Children Play?", and "Father and Son", but really all of the songs are beautiful, wondrous, reflective - sometimes complex but also familiar, melodious.
Pretty much a perfect folk album in my opinion. The compositions are short and sweet with plenty of soul and charming melodies. Stevens' vocals sound excellent here as he explores subjects philosophical and spiritual with a mix of power and tenderness. It's a very consistent album as well. Not every song is a classic of course, but there are no real duds here; it's a hugely enjoyable record from start to finish. Special mention needs to go to Father and Son, which, along with Trouble from his previous album Mona Bone Jakon, is one of the finest folk rock songs ever conceived in my opinion. Listening to it almost feels like spiritual experience in its own right and never fails to give me chills. A true classic. Favourite tracks: Father and Son, Where do the Children Play?, Into White
Albums assez sympa pour une après midi au calme, mais après le premier morceau qui m'a mis énormément d'espoirs, et Wide World qui m'a renvoyé au collège quand je regardais Skins, je me suis un peu ennuyé. Très bonne production cependant, qui reste à nu pour nous faire profiter du duo voix / guitare qui marche redoutablement bien par moment, mais qui finit par lasser à mi-longueur.
Good.
Don’t like this
Great chill songs, poignant lyricism, lovely voice.
Didn't expect to like this so much, but I guess that is what this challenge is for. Wild World is a fave.
It's fine. He can sing but I wasn't drawn in emotionally to his singing style.
Ooh 💛💛💛 Sounds like sunshine... ☀️ Nice and calming... I just felt so happy while listening 😊😊😊Songs to keep you company after a long day... ☕☕ Thank you sooo much 💚💚💚💚
This is music from the early 1970s world that was passing as I was born. I listened to this album a lot back in the day. Father and Son is great unassailable cringe, and Wild World is okay. I still admire the sensibility, but these days the tunes seems slight. Still, the world is better for having this album in it.
This album takes me back to 1971. Almost everyone I knew had this album by that summer. Glad it popped up here, it's definitely a keeper.
Not really my thing but it wasn’t bad
Don't know if I ever listened to the whole album before! It's one of those albums that could suffer from knowing the hits so well. Always happy to have a reason to listen to some prime Cat Stevens. Happy to say that hits still hit and the worse songs are no dull moment on this. Gonna come back more to give this more of a proper listen of the minor songs. Anyway, go watch Harold and Maude. It's a goofy crazy excellent film with a Cat Stevens soundtrack. Highlight: Father and Son (it's one of those songs I always forget how good it actually is until I put it on again)
This album has the feel of an aged man giving his heart out to a life he’s lived. And it’s all written by a 22 year old. This is a wonderful album with a meditative quality to it!
Song that makes me laugh and cry when it rains on a cloudless day
Perfect for the Summertime Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman hits every emotion—heartbreak, melancholia, nostalgia, optimism, and joy. The songwriting is strong, and his voice is gentle and earnest. You cannot tell me that John Frusciante wasn’t ripping it front to back while recording Curtains.
Ah, the 70s. It's a sign of the devolution of the human spirit that there was a time not so long ago when a deeply weird, subdued, mystical, and philosophical album could be a major hit. Who is the modern corollary to Yusuf/Cat Stevens? Who is our popular seeker? Can we all honestly say that our bodies have been good friends? Does anyone care where the children play? I am blessed by a hard headed woman! I want to build my house from water ice! Please, God, help me, always and forever, kick out the devil and pick up a good book! I had never listened to CS before today, but now I am locked in, baby.
Wild World and Father and Son are nice. That's really about all I can say... Just a "nice" album. That did virtually nothing for me and at times honestly kind of grated, that gentle sing-song vocal on Into White and Sad Lisa just wasn't for me.
Blah. Not for me.
Really need to be in the mood for Cat Stevens
Having lost my biological father in 2013. My step father (AD, alternate dad as he call himself. I hate the term step) & my father-in-law both in their twilight years. Myself a year away from 50 and my own son will lose me sooner than later. GOSH DAMN “Father and Son” fucking destroys me, but I love it.
Lovely little album. Cat Stevens is a talent.
Eh, it was okay, I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. Probably saved by the first 3 tracks and Father and Son
Mehhh...just okay. 2.75 rounded down to 2.
That's nice!!
So good!
Has a warm feeling to it, the album cover really matches the vibe of the songs. I think overall it was a nice listen; nothing has me really rushing back but I wouldn’t say that it was bad. Some highlight songs I thought were ‘Hard headed woman’, ‘wild world’, and ‘on the road to find out’.
Lovely. Required listening.
4.5 favs: where do the children play?, wild world, father and son
050626 12:29 3.5
뭘까…?
Epic
3.5 stars
It made me picture American countryside. It definitely gave me that vibe. There were quite a few songs that i added to my liked list which says something. I don't think I'll listen to it again but still loved the experience
Interesante la experiencia de escuchar a este señor. El folk por lo general me aburre, pero este llega un poco más deep y tiene algo de un dejo de rock medio setentoso improlijo que me gusta. De todas formas, escuchar todo el álbum entero se me hace algo aburrido en base a mis gustos personales. Pero me llevo algo de este señor para otras veces.
The kind of music i will be playing for my future children during roadtrips
Tea for the Tillerman is one of those rare albums that feels timeless every time I return to it. I first discovered it through Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums list, and it immediately became one of my favourites—an album I still play several times a year. Revisiting it reminded me why it has endured for so long. From the opening moments of “Where Do the Children Play?” Cat Stevens establishes the album’s warm folk-rock sound, blending beautiful arrangements with thoughtful songwriting. Tracks like “Hard Headed Woman,” “Sad Lisa,” and “Longer Boats” showcase his remarkable voice and gift for storytelling, while the lush instrumentation—piano, strings, layered vocals, and percussion—adds depth without ever overshadowing the songs themselves. “Wild World” remains one of my favourite Cat Stevens songs, balancing a catchy, sing-along chorus with lyrics that feel wounded, bitter, and heartbreakingly human. The only song that rivals it for me is “Miles From Nowhere,” a life-affirming masterpiece that captures the search for meaning, growth, and adventure. It’s the kind of song that can inspire you no matter how many times you hear it. The album is filled with highlights, from the reflective “But I Might Die Tonight” and vivid imagery of “Into White” to the emotional power of “On the Road to Find Out.” Then there’s “Father and Son,” one of the greatest songs Cat Stevens ever wrote—a heartbreaking and beautifully crafted reflection on independence and generational conflict. The title track closes everything perfectly, with elegant piano and a gospel choir providing a short but unforgettable farewell. From start to finish, Tea for the Tillerman is an incredible album. The vocals, compositions, arrangements, and storytelling are all exceptional. It’s a must-listen record and, in my view, one of the greatest albums ever made. 9.7/10
Beautiful. Simple. Meaningful.
Fun and whimsical, 3.5/5
Strong 3,5
Classic Folk
Unfamiliar artist, but many familiar songs. Great album.
3/5
it’s fine
I loveee, heerlijke vibe en zo warm
Ook weer lowkey een vibe, maar ook een beetje saai ofzo??
Where do the children plaahaeaheaheahayyy
Good music, but too long and different music. Didn't understand it fully.
This was an absolutely wonderful album, loved the mood, the vibes it gave me + the Wild World of course sent chills.
This was beautiful!
Miles from Nowhere was a highlight. This album feels like it should be right up my alley, but sometimes I feel he becomes preachy/holier-than-thou (ironic coming from a Bob Dylan fan).
It’s a very nice album. I love folk instrumentation and the songs are all very well written. Cat Stevens has a very nice voice. I’d recommend listening to this album outside in nice weather, it really benefits the sound in my experience. 4/5
Shh, I’m listening again. And again… Admittedly it goes soft in the middle, but recovers strongly. This is the music of my youth, of Harold and Maude, of sunshine and peace in the 70s. I will return again, and again…
i’m not sure why this works for me where neil young doesn’t. i thought cat stevens was a jazz guy. i really liked this.
Short folk ditties that remind me of children's songs. Its short runtime and consistent sound make it a nice afternoon nap type of album, or maybe that's because I've been putting songs on Kacey's new album on speed dial (3.5-4).
Of course everyone knows Wild World, but I really enjoyed some of the other songs that were more unfamiliar to me.
Nota: 3,5/10 musicas notaveis: HARD HEADED WOMAN, WILD WORLD, SAD LISA, WHERE THE CHILDREN PLAY
316/1089 3 songs in and it’s not quite gripping me, idk it’s a bit too twee or something for me, i’m not quite hooked yet Sad Lisa might me hooking me though?? i like this more melancholic piano-led sound from him, i like the drama and it would fit in a game like Death Stranding/Horizon Forbidden West with some dramatic landscapes after that there’s more twee ish music that isn’t super interesting to me. THEN Father and Son comes on and this is a song i knew beforehand likely from Guardians of the Galaxy (but not by name or artist) and it’s just really beautiful i also know the title track and it’s crazy short?! it’s a really sweet moment faves: sad lisa, father and son 28/100
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABY BABY ITS A WILD WORLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
그냥 평범했다. 근데 엘범 재킷이 내 스타일인 듯 It was just ordinary. But I think the album jacket is my style.
The wisdom in Cat Steven's words is often contrasted by his religious self-righteousness in this album. It was a sign of things to come. Still, if you can get past that, there's a record's worth of earnest reflections to the sound of blissful folk.
So much joy in this album. Made me feel like a child listening to it. It was wonderful
Really on the cusp of 3 and 4. Really wish I could give it a 3.5. At the end of the day, it doesn't quite meet my requirement for a 4, so 3 it is.
I dismissed this as boring on a first listen, but on a second, warm June Sunday afternoon listen, it beguiled me. Beautiful, simple songs, with his distinctive voice. There are a couple of standout songs, like the famous “Wild World” and “Father and Son.” Others just washed pleasantly over me. Altogether enjoyable listen, tho likely too mellow for me to put on often. A high 3/low 4.
Cgilled
Better than I expected. Great storyteller. Not extraordinary voice but he tells the story of the music via vocals and lets the instrumentals come in and out of view. I rock with it.
fucking hell I hate Cat Stevens
Ooh baby, baby! It's a wild world! Some good, classic songs on this album. I never would have chosen to listen to it on my own, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. As a note, I started listening to it on my laptop and moved over to my noise-cancelling headphones. This album sounds fabulous in noise-cancelled stereo sound. I added a few songs from this album to my liked songs and would be happy to listen to this album again in the future.
Fácil de escuchar ameno
Where do the children play? Far away from anywher what's playing Cat Stevens' music
I like Yusuf. Nothing unexpected when I listened though.
Toch wa braafjes
Really nice album, easy listen
This is a fantastic album. Sad Lisa and Father and Son are standouts for me, but the album is just great as a whole.
Nice middle of the road album....very long.
It's a really good album this, not my typical thing but I liked all of it. I wish tea for the tillerman was 6 minutes long rather than 1.
(92/100)
The very fact that Father and Son are on here guarantees it a 5 star rating. Damn, there's so much emotion coming through this whole album. It's not a listen-every-day album for me because it generally gets me to cry, but it is a very good album.
Based.
I read about Cat Stevens and truly admire his personality. My favourite song from the album was 'Wild World' and 'Sad Lisa'. I breezed past through the rest of the album.
There's a very twee, saccharine sheen to this record and an early mention of a 'cosmic train' seemed to set the tone for the rest of the album. There was a cover of Wild World in the 80s by Maxi Priest - had that version never existed, I might have been able to tolerate this album more than I did. I like a good singer/songwriter record, but not this one. It's not all bad, but it's mostly bad.
Cat Stevens is a name I am familiar with - when I listened to this album I know I have heard several of the songs - but I think always covers. I don't recall hearing any of these original versions, with the POSSIBLE exception of Wild World. Largely I quite enjoyed them or there are some slightly odd, dated elements. Not sure about his craving for a hard-headed woman? Father To Son is a nice poignant song.
Miles from nowhere hits home Father and son ma ładny tekst Poza tym to raczej nie dla mnie
I basically cry at Father and Som every time
Absolutely loved this album! True folk and the album cover is so cute. Love!
Wieder mal ein Klassiker! Vertraut, zeitlos, gut!
This is the exact gem of an album that I do this project to find. A beautifully arranged folk album that doesn't overstay it's welcome. Loved it.
Interésante
I love a good folk-pop ditty, and this album is FULL of them. Very pleasant and I enjoyed more songs than I expected to!
It’s a nice mellow album. Certainly fits a mood. It’s pretty good. 3/5 Might listen again
============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== -----------------CAT STEVENS------------------ ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- --------------TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN----------- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------(1970)------------------- ============================================== ============================================== -----------------CALIFICACIÓN----------------- --------------------★★★⯨☆-------------------- --------------------(3,6818)------------------- ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== 1. Where Do The Children Play (★★★★★) 2. Hard Headed Woman (★★★☆☆) 3. Wild World (★★★☆☆) 4. Sad Lisa (★★★★☆) 5. Miles From Nowhere (★★★★★) -Fav 6. But I Might Die Tonight (★★★⯨☆) 7. Longer Boats (★★★☆☆) 8. Into White (★★★☆☆) 9. On The Road To Find Out (★★★★⯨) 10. Father And Son (★★★⯨☆) 11. Tea For The Tillerman (★★★☆☆) ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== PUNTAJE TOTAL 5+3+3+4+5+3,5+3+3+4,5+3,5+3 = 40,5 ============================================== ============================================== PUNTAJE PROMEDIO 40,5 / 11 = 3,6818 ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== CALIFICACIÓN FINAL ★★★⯨☆ (3,6818) ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== COMENTARIO -El que tenga buenas letras y que esté bien ejecutado me hace valorarlo más pese a que no es de mi estilo... ============================================== ============================================== ==============================================
Honestly… it’s just gorgeous. The whole thing has this really warm, simple feel to it, like it’s not trying too hard but still hits you right in the chest. Songs like “Wild World” and “Father and Son” are obviously great, but even the quieter tracks have something about them. It’s one of those albums that’s easy to just put on and drift through without skipping anything. Not much else to say really—just a beautiful, heartfelt record.
I like the second half alot better. First half 2/5 second half 5/5
An absolute delight from start to end
This has some melodic folk pop songs with some lovely melodies. "Wild World" is the one that stands the most to me regarding melodies. I recognised "Father and Son" as the song where lots the original melody was used in "Fight Test" by Flaming Lips, very interesting debacle that lawsuit is. I believe "Fight Test" does a lot more with the melody than the original song does, and I simply like a lot more; it's more colourful. However I still have appreciation for "Father and Son", similar to how I might I prefer a cover version over the original, but I will still like the original at some level (e.g I prefer the Banshee's version of "Dear Prudence" over the original Beatles version.) Not sure if I would return to this album, not a fan of Steven's opinions in general, so that puts me off a bit. Though I don't like him as a person, this rating of this album reflects my opinion strictly on the album and not his extreme views and who he is deep down. Highlight Song/s: "Wild World" and "Father and Son"
4 stars for Wild World
Just lovely stuff.
I don't usually like singer songwriter artists. But this guy wrote some great songs.
Some solid Cat Stevens bangers.
The first half of the album is spectacular, the back half is a little weaker but it’s still a fantastic album will definitely listen to this again and again.
Pleasant instrumentals, calming vocals. Not too much stood out to me but definitely worth taking a listen. Favorite song: wild world
Grew up with this one in my parents’ turntable. Still sounds great.
Own: No; Seen Any Musicians: No
It was fine not really my kinda music, but was a short record and was fine background music to driving. 3.
sentimental
Noooooooooo…….. Actually. Total 180. I don’t know what bias I’ve had against Cat, but this was heartfelt and earnest at every turn. Generous 4/5
this is so wholesome
I don’t give out many 5 stars. This album is what the world needs now more than ever.
- Timeless sound - This guy is a poet - Music feels like a perfect day with the sun shining - The sound took me away to peaceful locations - Beautiful guitar playing, piano, bass, drums, violin, etc. it's all great - Started beautifully and ended on a high note with call backs to the beginning to wrap it all up nicely - Grateful to listen to this album
Fun one
a few songs so good i bumped the score a star
This album is a real treat. Before now, I’d only heard Wild World and the rest is fantastic. I like all the nuances in the guitar parts and the vocals are very well done. 4.4/5.0
I don't really care for Cat Stevens but my favorite Cat Stevens song, Father and Son, is on this album. Wild World is the hit and is one of my least favorite of his songs. I am not loving this album. Miles From Nowhere is an improvement. Longer Boats is good too, kind of a hit or miss album. Father and Son is a great song though. It's not just a great Cat Stevens song, it's a great song. When the kid is basically pleading to be free....amazing.
good calm music.
8/10: a warm hug of an album, like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold rainy day. Is it schmaltzy? Yep. Is it cool? Nope. Do I love it? Absolutely. Best song: Father and Son
Liked some it....he had sime good tunes but was never a huge fan. Does bring back childhood memories...
Appropriately for Fathers Day, the record with Father and Son, my favorite here. That said, it's a very strong record top to bottom. I basically just know his singles, so likely hearing this album for the first time, at least consciously, and I enjoyed it
Very nice acoustic album served its purpose well, although long boats is genuinely a dreadful song unfortunately. 7.5 outta ten
cute folk chunes. fav track: wild
I know he’s talented, but I don’t like this. It makes me feel stupid. It’s not my type of music. It doesn’t represent the time I live in.
Sounded surprisingly good for a 1970 album. Some great tracks and overall a very enjoyable listen.
Господи наконец-то не прогрессив рок с детским плачем. КАЙНДА МИЛО!!! Но всё такое прямо... чертовски спокойное. Ну ладно, 3 звезды. Но я бы поставила 3,5 звезды!!
Solid
one good song otherwise meh
Great music for tea time
I did not finish. It sucked to me. I’m sorry
Ooh! Yusuf! I’ll take it! I had AP US History exams today so I didn’t get to this for a second, but I like this album enough. Yusuf’s voice is alright, and the songs are invariably well-recorded. The songs are pretty boring at times though. “Hard Headed Woman” isn’t really all that great, and “Sad Liza” isn’t well-written enough to justify how boring of an arrangement it is. That’s kind of the album’s problem. It’s pleasant, but it’s not really like something that is that nice to listen to. It’s too boring. Obviously the highs are incredible, but I can’t believe how invariable inoffensive it all is! It doesn’t feel personal in any way, and that really pisses me off. It doesn’t feel as if our dear singer is a real person, as much as he is just some vessel for these more often than not unimpressive folksongs. Thankfully, on songs like “Longer Boats” and “Into White,” this problem is less existent. Actually the B-side is waaaaaay better than the A-side. I don’t know though. The songs don’t really go anywhere. I can’t say I really love it. 6.7/10
Inshallah, Yusuf!
straight freaking peak, ultimate chill 70s
Wonderful. Beautiful songwriting with a lot of emotion and heart.
Great lyrics, some songs didn't feel like they matched musically
Great album that maybe with more listens could be 5 but for more it’s closer to 4.
The songwriting is there, but i’m not sure the vocals work for me and that drags the whole thing down
I was familiar with some Cat Stevens, but I have never listened to a full album. As it happens, this album is maybe one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. By the time I got to “Father and Son”, a song that is - sadly - better known by my generation due to the Boyzone cover, I was an emotional wreck. Simply one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Just stunning.
My mum is a massive Cat Stevens fan, which has in turn, meant I have listened to quite a lot of Cat Stevens in my life. There are a couple of classic tracks on this album which I really love: the singles Father and Son and Wild World are fabulous songs, particularly the latter. I like his voice a lot, especially when he pushes it a bit (like during Hard Headed Woman), plus this is a nice easy listen and a snappy run time. I really love the piano on Miles From Nowhere. It's not an album that I think is by any means perfect, but it was a very enjoyable listen for me. 4/5
Loved! Great study vibe cute cover
In theory I should love this. But Mr. Yusuf's voice doesn't do much for me. Espescially with that reverb effect. 🤮 these songs are floating right past me. a stranger on an innertube humming to themselves. do like "into white" and "father and son" wish there was more vocal harmonies
Vibe out to the message. Catchy folky tune
A nice listen, though nothing mind blowing.
I think this might be the first album I ever loved! I literally sat on the floor staring at the album cover when I was still in diapers! This and Teaser and the Firecat. They were indiscriminately “Firecat.” I’d scream “Firecat” and my parents would put whichever was handy on and let me have the album cover to examine. Anything Yusuf/ Cat Stevens gets a 5+ from me. Sorry, nothing “rational” about that. Purely from the heart. ❤️ Boolean rating: YES Firecat forever
Favorites: - Wild World - Miles from Nowhere - Father and Son
4.5
beautiful album, easy to get lost in. my favourites were longer boats and most of the end, just a lovely listen
The big Cat Stevens stuff I knew going into this I was hit-or-miss on, and the album as a whole felt the same way, and his annoying British hippie mysticism shit was beginning to annoy me, but the arrangements and production are solid.
I mainlined Cat Stevens the summer after 10th grade, cramming (most of?) this, Teazer and the Firecat, and Catch Bull at Four onto one 90 minute Maxell (or maybe TDK) cassette. Probably haven't heard more than a couple of these since, but was able to sing along with an awful lot of it. The songwriting and arrangements and performances definitely stand up. The lyrics maybe not so much? His sense of rhythm and phrasing really stands out, although maybe overdone by times.
most other people's thoughts on this album, apparently: "i remember this album from my childhood, it's great!" "this is the best song ever!" "Cat Stevens is one of the greatest musicians ever!" me: "this sounds like a Peter Gabriel song" "this sounds like a Genesis song" "this is trying a little too hard to sound like a Genesis song" "i could be listening to Genesis right now" 4/10 FAVOURITE SONGS: UH... LONGER BOATS AND /MAYBE/ I MIGHT DIE TONIGHT... I GUESS LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: WILD WORLD BUT ONLY LIKE, A LITTLE BIT
I don't hate it but on the other hand I wanted to kms
Absolute classic.
This was fun! Lost my notes but that's okay. Such a wise album lyrically. Accessible but emotional and valuable. Sorta singer-songwriter pop-rock, but it works. Definitely an album deserving of being on this list. It's not perfect but it's high-quality and stands out.
The Office using the title track reminded me to go back to this album. I wasn’t a fan at the time, but this album and that run of three are brilliant.
Cute songs with a lot of variety, one or two great ones ! Cover : Love it, very original and makes sense with the overall tone !
Hard to get past all the baggage and listen to this one. I was trying to remember the source of my vague dislike of Cat Stevens, and then I heard Wild World.
I didn't know who Cat Stevens was, so it was a great surprise for me when Wild World started playing. Overall I enjoyed the album, I don't know if I would listen to it again, but it was a good experience.
Pretty great 70s singer songwriter, combination of songs I know and love and new ones I've not heard. Big shout out to Father and Son.
I used to have a Cat Steven’s compilation years ago, which I enjoyed. I have to be in the mood for his music, but this is a good album. Exactly as I expected it to be.
Lovely. 1. Wild World 2. Father And Son 3. Where Do The Children Play?
We probably could have avoided Columbine if those two fellas heard this album
Пушистый котик написался чаю с молоком и мурлычет
Очень приятный альбом для в целом не моего жанра. Кроме главных хитов есть что послушать, кое-что даже добавил себе. Когда не просто стихи под гитару, а действительно музыка.
Ночной кошмар скоблинга ласт фм. Тезка моего кота Стивена. Мужская версия Шинейд О’Коннор. Красивый приятный альбом, приятный вокал. Плюс песня, которую содрали уже триста раз. Нра.
Приятные песни, но поддерживать смертную казнь отстой
если вслушиваться детально - то очень даже приятно слушать, 3.5 и даже ближе к 4м
I have of course known "Wild World" and "Father and Son" basically my entire life, but don't think I was familiar with anything else on this album. I had never noticed it before, but a lot of Chris Thile's music reminds me of Cat Stevens. Especially his voice. I liked this. Loved parts.
Decent album, a lot of the songs sound the same though. Good listen to just have on in the background.
I liked this more than I expected to. 'Wild World' and 'Father and Son' are a couple classics. I will say that his singing voice wears on me over the course of a whole album, but otherwise this was pretty strong.
Magnificent. Yusuf/Cat Stevens is absolutely phenomenal and this is perfect
Very pleasant sounding; kind of the platonic ideal of this sort of singer-songwriter-y folk stuff.
Very nice album Will I listen to again: 80%
Some legendary songs in this album.
I'm not sure what to say. Decent I suppose. Being a father of two boys, Father and Son definitely resonates with be though. I'd listen again.
Gonna need to listen more but right now Cat Stevens doesn’t super do it for me but I can also picture myself being a Cat Stevens super fan if I listen to enough of his music. I feel like I can’t be alone in this feeling.
All time classic. From the first song til the last
Just a fantastic album with a handful of his hits
Good to finally listen to a whole album by Cat Stevens. This is classic singer songwriter material. These songs are really well written and performed. There’s a feeling of great sentimentality here. Although I’ve heard his songs over the years and not thought much about them, it’s possible I’m connecting with it more now as I age. Seems to be worth checking out all his other albums.
Good album.
The best part of this album is the cover. How is this guy a classic singer songwriter he can’t write for shit. I enjoyed Miles From Nowhere musically more than the other songs but was “I can make my own rules” not already a cliche in the seventies, and is there really a need to clarify that extremely trite lyric by immediately following it with “the ones I choose?” You think we didn’t understand what you meant by “make my own rules?” Do you think I’m stupid? Look at me. Do you think I’m fucking stupid? Not every line of a singer songwriter album has to be trying for something new but this is how almost every line feels, across the entire album. Nothing individually sounds interesting and nothing works together to sound interesting. “I don’t want to work away, doing what they all say.” Come up with one original or interesting lyric you are a singer songwriter that is your job. The instrumentals are nice but not good enough to make up for any of this. What’s with Sad Lisa using the most generic imagery ever to describe a sad woman and then coming in with violins to re-emphasize the core and only idea of the song which is that Lisa is, in case you forgot, sad. I guess Longer Boats is alright, Into White is fine too. This album feels like a random Guy who had never written a song was locked in a room and forced to write it. This album feels like it was written from a 101 Songwriting Prompts listicle you get by googling “songwriting prompts.”“Look at me, I am old, but I’m happy / and all the times I’ve cried keeping things inside.” KEEPING THINGS INSIDE HUH. “THINGS.” CRIED/INSIDE. REALLY. WOW FASCINATING INSIGHTS YUSUF/CAT STEVENS. THANK YOU FOR INTRODUCING THESE NEW IDEAS TO THE WORLD. I liked Peace Train.
Nice
It’s nice
it was nice! kinda half-listened on the drive back from oklou. wild world and father & son are both such beautiful songs. don't have a lot to say about the rest but it was pleasant. 3.5
i mean. why not. my lowk nonce libertarian washington [REDACTED]s fan high school music teacher loved (the fucking cover version of) wild world. yeah you fucking look it m8. the thing about some of these folk artists is that. y'know. all the figurative language work they put in can't compete with the (downright clinical) efficiency of kid a era yorke (along with other artists etc. yada). you're not outworking "there are two colors in my head." cat stevens ain't half bad at it though. i did need to hear this. but i'm only moved sometimes. predominantly instrumentally. lyrically by the album cuts. "father and son" is an all timer. 3.1-3.6
its fine
Excellent album, I'd never heard of it but knew a handful of the records. Some iconic songs and the overall composition of the album is great.
Very very nice. Love it, honestly. Listened Wild World 10 times in a row, all the versions available in the Deluxe Edition - true masterpiece.
I very much like the old country sounding albums, although this one didn’t have quite enough bangers to justify a 4 star
It's Cat Stevens. I didn't hate it as much as I was expecting. I really don’t have anything to say.
I liked it. Ive already known of Wild World and Father and Son, but still. I appreciate its simplicity and timelessness of the message being sent.
some classics but not my groove
- I like the album cover except for the creepy kids in the tree - he is real - I would listen again - NOT from 2013 :(
I want to be the tillerman so bad. He has a whole pot of tea and a bowl of honey or something and some milk, sun beating down on his back, friend casting lightning spells. He has it all. And just for a moment, two minutes through Into White, I was the tillerman. Highlights: "Wild World", "Into White", "Father and Son"
La verdad que es lindo de escuchar, y tiene un temon. Es como dulce, tranquilo, un poco mimo al alma.
no.
6/10
nostalgia, peace, kitty cat, free spirited, Town Troubadour,
cool, i like it, very chill and nice for a morning
A unique sound, glad to have listen to this album
classique!! 4/5
A good chill collection of 70's folk songs
Obvious heat on this album
I was a teenager in the mid '90's, and many of the girls I knew were hippie types... and they ALL listened to Cat Stevens. I didn't get it back then, but now that I'm older, I have a much greater appreciation... for Cat Stevens AND the hippie girls. ;)
Neat
The kind of songs about peace, love, and introspection that are bound to land you on a “no-fly” list.
Stevens’s voice is so sincere, and his lyrics are so spiritual; the greats here are powerful and the others are equally interesting.
Fraco. Wild World deu um ponto a mais sozinha. Quem dá uma pontuação maior só faz isso por nostalgia.
Sad Lisa 4 ever
I had a weird obsession in college when I discovered Wild World. I listened to it over and over again for months. Drove my roommate insane. And now here I am finally listening to the whole album and Wild World isn't even the best track on it. Pretty great album, I love a quick listen.
He has a beautiful voice, and some of the songs are really stirring. Still an uphill climb for folk to really bowl me over though.
Classic album. Wild world and Father and son are timeless.
a nice album, with some beautiful songs.
Never bothered with Cat Stevens until seeing him support Neil Young last summer. Great performer. Great set of songs
Wonderful - went back and listened again and again
I feel like this is what Bob Dylan should be.
country vibes, aint the best
I loved this - every song hit for me.
like soo slow 1 star
5/5. Punkt.
I only knew Wild World but this album is just filled with similar ear candy.
Was thinking about giving it a four but the overall vibe of this album is very consistent and has nice easy feeling to it.
It was pretty solid. My favorites were probably Sad Lisa, Miles from Nowhere, and Father and Son. Overall, I would give this a 3.6/5! 🫤!
132. ok
cat stevens good- not the keyboardist for the price is right
a single first track gets it a +1 star
I couldn't tell you why. Maybe my elementary school music teacher played this album in class? But I always associate this album with children music. Not bad by any stretch but it's a weird dichotomy in my head.
Smooth and mellow 70s vibe
Not gonna revisit this but I liked it. 4.5 rounded down
A little repetitive but Father and Son is so damn good so rounding 3.5 up to 4
Going to revisit this but I loved it. 4.5 rounded up
Yeah it's 70s hippie folksy stuff. There're a few things I'm always a sucker for on this album. Nice rhodes melodies, interesting chord progressions (even though a few times it falls into that monotonous 1-4 thing for too long), evocative lyrics that get complex emotions from me even if I can't place my finger on what they are totally. That said, there are some things that chugged along as well. Hard Headed Woman ends up kinda aimlessly wandering, the lyrics in Wild World aren't bad but kinda strangely placed rhythmically. Miles from Nowhere has a sort of lame groove. Die Tonight and On the Road are almost skips, they're so generic classic 1970s rock. I liked all the ones I didn't just mention a lot for their depth and emotional melodies and lyrics, but that leaves the album half and half for me. I guess the highest I can give it is a 3.
It was good, but a bit too soft genre wise for me!
As singer - songwriters go, Cat Stevens or Yusuf Islam is up there. I prefer Teaser and the Firecat to this album though. But 'Father and Son' is one of those timeless songs that stands out on a solid album. The rest, apart from maybe 'Sad Lisa', don't quite have the same impact, even though some are pretty famous. As a side note, The Flaming Lips adaption of it (Fight Test) is worth a listen alongside Yusuf's.
Acoustic
Yusuf agradable
Absolutely astounding, such a great album. Not a single bad song in my opinion
This is just a beautiful album. Chill, perfect for a rainy day without being depressing, like a warm blanket.
great album to drink coffee while listening
It is exactly albums like this that made be begin this project. Wild World is just incredible.
Beautiful song writing, thoroughly enjoyed this. I needed this after a hard week.
Nice slow album. Best song Sad Lisa
me encanta la tapa del album, me da paz, lindas vibes
Supposed popular among women. I guess I'm one of the few men that like the record as well.
His voice is so much more than the sum of it’s parts. Beautiful stuff from a complex, difficult guy.
Yousif is absolutely gifted. And equally depressing to me. Regardless, everyone should listen to this classic album before they die. Influence 5. Hits 4. Intangibles 5. Quality 5. Personal preference, not so much 2.
This is a classic. Hard not to like..
Not doing too much for me. Inoffensive but nothing special.
i adore sad lisa. and wild World, but the rest are kind of meh.
Good jolly yet forlorn old man music.
Classic
3/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/cat-stevens/tea-for-the-tillerman/ Decent, but not much my thing. Starts to drag a bit even with it’s relatively short length.
It's a beautiful album, I like its simplicity and relatable themes. I enjoy Stevens' voice and as far as acoustic floo pop, it's about as good as it gets. Must have had lots of comparisons with Van Morrison and Dylan etc at the time. I prefer Dylan as a complex songwriter and Van as an emotive and evocative performer, but there's no denying the pop power and joy that this album gives. My first listen to this album too, remarkable to have two huge hits in Wild World and Father and Son on one album.
Where do the children play: My mum is a huge fan of this artist and I have had two vinyls gifted to me by him so I have high expectations. I like this song a lot, the soft and folky vibe. It’s definitely an inspiration for most modern singer-songwriters. His voice is so satisfying and soft. And the lyrics are just so comforting. Hard headed woman: This whole album is currently (wow, I know only on the second song) is reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, and Esha Tewari to name a few. This song, I’m loving the instrumentals and also the lyrics bc hell yeah you should be looking for a woman to put you straight. Wild world: The Beatles core. But, on a real note, this is obviously a direct inspiration for ‘It’s a Sin’ by the Pet Shop Boys bc the start of this song was basically the exact same. Sad Lisa: Ugh, this album is like the perfect amount of somber and jolly. Ugh, the refrain is like a drug. Give me more. And the piano? Ughhhh. Miles from nowhere: This is so country. Okay, over exaggeration, but I hate country and this is the extent of country that I like. But I might die tonight: I can’t tell if he’s layering his own vocals or if there’s another singer, but whatever he’s doing really works and I really like it. This song is less country and more rock (?) - progressive early not the heavy stuff - core. Longer boats: Okay, it’s back into country and I can still tolerate it. At first I didn’t like the repetitive lyrics but it clicked close to the end of the song. I wish it clicked earlier. Into white: This is like a lullaby and it’s making me very happy but at the same time sad and nostalgic for my past. On the road to find out: The guitar is so gorgeous and the backing vocals remind me of The Beatles Father and son: People have been hyping the fuck out of this one and I realise why as soon as I heard it. I’m sure you’ve heard it before. The lyrics are absolutely gut wrenching. Jesus Christ, if I wasn’t already crying, I am now. His voice suddenly takes on this wise and elderl tone which just makes me want to cry and call my grandfather. Tea for the tillerman: Oh, this one is short and sweet. Oftentimes final songs in albums don’t feel final, but this one does. It’s really nice. A nice offset after the emotional song before.
early (70s) singer songwriter with lots of emotion, expansive expressions with drum and bass breaks. it's got that piano that feels a bit elton john... a bit too moody for the day i listened to it first but it's got a whole lot of heart. 2.5 stars - probably wouldn't revisit. it's almost like glee... Sad Lisa i could see Kurt or Puck going crazy lmfao
Normal cantautor no special songs
Great voice and good songwriting. Soundtrack of the early 1970s
A lot of the songs on Tea for the Tillerman are about wanting a better world for all and while one hears Tea for the Tillerman it truly is a better world. Cat Stevens made the world a better place by releasing so many wonderful songs that seemingly have healing qualities and feel like a warm hug from a friend at exactly the time you need it the most. Eleven of his best songs are found here.
I don't like it. He's only ever read Dylan Thomas, and chicks in the late 60s still thought Dylan Thomas was some sexy-ass poetry, so he goes all-in on overwrought metaphors and pseudoprofundities for half an hour or so without a shred of irony or humor. Maybe he gets better when he converts to Islam?
Not really my thing not a fan of the vocals and sappy ness
God I love this dude whatever he chooses to call himself. His music transcends all styles to be uniquely his and it’s signed with his magnificently singular voice. I noticed on the early tracks of this album especially the acoustic guitar is recorded with so much pick noise that it becomes a both a melodic and a rhythmic instrument. I truly hope to see Teaser And The Firecat on this list as well.
Not as bad as I was expecting. Not really my thing, but a pretty decent record nonetheless. And excellent production for 1970.
Nice? Idk
no notes, dad's music, incredible stuff
Enjoyable, brief....a rarity on this list.
Good one
Puras joyas…o bueno, casi.
I love Cat Stevens. I just do. Never gets old
not for me