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Have never listened to this album in its entirety until this prompt. Fantastic! On my list of albums I must possess before I die.
Great album!!! Grew up listening to him from my mom. So many songs on this album that I recognized. The obvious one would be, ’wild world’. But, this album has so many other ones just as good. For example; ‘hard headed women’, ‘miles from nowhere’, ‘ father and son’. Great artist, and a awesome story teller with his songs.
It is definitely a wild world. Great album! My first from CS. Beautiful songs from a great singer! Would listen again
Very good classic folk rock. Several standout tracks, as well as some I hadn't heard before. First 3 or 4 tracks are very good, as well as Father and Son. Into White was also a good discovery. Kinda of somber, but whimsical in a way. Makes sense given what Tea for the Tillerman is meant to mean.
I've never been able to enjoy Wild World. Yes Cat Stevens has a nice voice and is good at writing pleasant tunes but I'm just not a fan
A lovely little folk album. He’s got a beautiful voice and this just puts a smile on your face. Wild World will always be a fav!
7/10 – Good
My first time listening to Cat Stevens - I'd not realised this artist is a man! This was pleasant listening, and fairly varied, but it didn't quite do it for me. I think this album might improve on a re-listen.
A beautiful and gentle album. I get choked up every time I hear Father and Son.
Gorgeous. Even Gervais can't ruin the title track.
Ah, Cat Stevens. Great artist. Looking forward to this one. A nice album with some good tunes. Enjoyed, but not as much as I may have expected.
I like acat Stevens but don't really get the level of others appreciation of him.
Intressant med klassiker som Wild World. Många modernare låtar har definitivt inspirerats av det här albumet. Lugn klassisk rock som är bekväm att lyssna till, inte så krånglig musik.
cozy
Really good folksy songs.
Een album vanuit 1970, singer songwriter volgens Apple Music. Folk Rock volgens wikipedia. Cat Stevens heb ik nog nooit van gehoord, dus dit kan alle kanten op. Aha! En dan ken ik hm dus toch, Wild World! Ooooh baby baby its a wide world... Is het 3e nummer op dit album. De vorige 2 waren in dezelfde stijl en goh ja ik geniet er wel van zeg. Gaan we weer! Ooooh baby baby its a wild world! En dan kom je aan het eind inene nog een bekend nummer tegen. Father and Son. Ook een prachtig nummer, maar van beide nooit een weet gehad dat die van ene Cat Stevens zijn. Goud zeg. Al met al was dit wel echt een typisch singer songwriter album. Fijn dat dat wel echt iets waar ik goed op ga. 4 reten
My grandfather hated the 60s and 70s pop his children liked, except that he loved Longer Boats. Lot of good reasons the boomer generation latched on to Father and Son. When I was young this was on a lot and I was able to hear it as a Beatles-y piano & acoustic guitar oriented pop. I was a big fan of Cat Stevens' singing. At some point I'd heard enough smug ineffectual folk to start finding Cat Stevens too similar to enjoy as much. I don't think that's the fault of his music, especially the performances on this one. Sometimes something good can't escape the blandness of a trend. Once again thinking about how the SNFU cover of Wild World has no business being any good but it's great. anyway sometimes you gotta give something kinda Basic 4 stars music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)
On the spectrum of Paul McCartney (good) to Paul Simon (bad), Cat Stevens is on good side of 0, if only slightly. Cooler than Billy Joel, less cool than Randy Newman. Not the worst place to be.
Loved it
I’ve loved Cat Stevens since I was a kid and then fell in love with his songs all over again when I first watched Harold and Maude in the ‘90s. A number of those songs are on this album, including my favorite, On the Road to Find Out. I could see some songs being a bit to earnest for some (Father and Son, Where Do the Children Play), but they’re just the right amount of earnest for me.
Jahh weet niet zo goed, wel prima, miss beetje saai haha
Great mellow album to listen to during trying times
Genuinely an album I want to sit with much more. I loved this and will find myself listening to this over and over again through the week
Very beautiful songs. Father & Son alone makes it a classic.
Very clutch with some bangers.
Fine, added 4 tracks. Basic-good 70s rock folk rock album
3/5 It was alright nothing stands out.
I can't play this album without thinking of the friend who recommended it to me. Such a great sound and wonderful, hopeful lyrics. Great for the times we are going through now. May it ever be so.
Classic Cat
Gorgeous!
My favorite album so far.
First time listening to Stevens in earnest. I know Wild World as it’s very well known and after my son was born, I listened to Father And Son a good bit. I still can’t listen to that song without tearing up. It’s simply one of the best songs ever written. The rest of the album is a beautiful collection of really well written and constructed folk songs. Wonderful listen for a Sunday hunkered down due to an ice storm.
Mid
Its ok good indie music well written and good musical arrangements. Remember this album has always been very well talked about and got the cd as a high schooler and it disnt i press me the thought Id thrown away my money. Today it was way better and I could understand it better. Still not an can mt live without album.
I'll give this one a 3. A couple great ones! Definitely don't hate it. It's pretty decent.
I had played this album a few times before, focusing on the Harold & Maude connection, but this time through I found the whole thing to be something special. The music has a comfortable familiarity about it, but it also has an ache and a longing for something just out of reach… particularly in songs like Sad Lisa and Into White, which were standouts for me. I still love Where Do the Children Play and On the Road to Find Out. Cat Stevens really did have one of the best voices in music. I knew I was going to like this one, but I kinda loved it.
I only liked 4 songs out of 11. They all have potential but it’s not my taste I think. I’d rate the album 3.5/5
Excellent album and amazing lyrics
The very embodiment of a 3. Pleasant enough but completely lacking any edge or willingness to push boundaries. I have tried to think of more to write but I have nothing… Which is probably the most accurate critique of it.
I’m sorry Cat, but I think I have PTSD from boyzone covering ‘father and son’ and I can’t not hear them when the song was playing. Obviously a good songwriter and doesn’t seem to get the same kudos of the Dylan’s of this world, but it didn’t really take me anywhere and found I didn’t manage to connect particularly with it (perhaps it’s all Boyzone’s fault).
Thoroughly enjoyable.
It’s got that sixties vocal sound and production that makes it super dated rather than timeless, although some of the songs are good.
8/10.
I'm a hater. Too soft.
Darker than I remembered, but musically bright!
nice album
not 100% my music taste but still has some great songs! Knew Wild world before Fav songs: -Wild world -Sad lisa ♬ -Miles from nowhere least fav: -But I Might Die Tonight 6/10
Owned . Beautiful album, love me some folk.
Already own this on vinyl, album feels like a warm cup of tea in a chipped tea cup, comforting and worn. A favourite to play when I need to slow down and be still - where will the children play.
Not too bad, one or two songs that stand out, a bit James Taylor.
Terrific stuff. The journey is quite nice.
This is a magnificent album. Cat Stevens has such a great taste, and it's hard to make so engaging and interesting acoustic songs while also being so characteristic (of him). This album is a great, beautiful and very pleasant listening. At times, the album becomes dramatic, pretty theatrical too; others, it's such a classic. I love some the arrangements there, and the guitars and pianos are so soft and delightful... I love this one, I guess it's something I've made obvious. But it's because it's so good... Oh, every time I listen to it I get goosebumps.
First Listen; 3.5; Very enjoyable album. Folky but still very upbeat, bouncy, and driving at times. Manages to sound punchy and aggressive while alternating with soft and gentle. Favorite Track: Miles From Nowhere
Meh 2/10, too "calm", boring
I really am not a singer songwriter guy tbh. I liked miles from nowhere But I might die tonight is good
Punches above it's weight. Enjoyed more than expected.
if you want to be free, be free 'cause there's a million things to be, harold and maude soundtrack
Had the cassette. Love this album!
It’s a sweet album with a lot to like
Enjoyed, and getting back into album listening, a 35min album is just right 😅 same sort of length as Neil Young ATGR, released same year I believe. In another world maybe this rather than ATGR would be my favourite but despite almost getting there, it hasn't got the magic in every track like ATGR. It maybe gets a bit samey but maybe that's me millennial attention span disorder... Long Boats just came in as an almost Shanty surprise... Wild World was a lovely surprise to remember
Not really a fan.
Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens was hard listening. The lyrics, even for my ear, had much mansplaining. "I know how the world works — let me tell you" Even if the intent is maybe compassion, but when directed to women or younger crowd it become mansplaining. Compared to, say, Joni Mitchell or later Leonard Cohen, or even Bob Dylan, Stevens rarely turns the lens sharply back on himself. Musically, it’s beautifully economical. Melodies are disarmingly direct. But the lyrics needs re-evaluation.
Gentle and listenable, nothing musically magical or groundbreaking though.
Beautiful singing and instrumentals paired with solid songwriting. Quite cozy.
I enjoyed this album except for the title track, which is ironic. I preferred the relatable lyrics on this one than the soaring optimism of some of his other popular works.
An initial groan of dissatisfaction when this first popped up. However, it's perfectly fine and typical of the genre. A few tracks seemed familiar, and by the end I was glad I listened. It won't end up on the shelves though. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ❌️ ★★★☆☆ (6/10) Total reviewed : 201 Already owned : 44 Purchased : 8 To buy list : 6 Nope : 143
Father And Son, Into White kinda, Wild World kinda. I don't care for Stevens supporting fatwah against Rushdie.
This album is a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed listening to it. In fact, it played on repeat for most of the day. This is a nice introduction to Yusuf/Cat Stevens and a keeper. I plan to explore more of his work.
So good, need to relisten
surprisingly good
Very calming sweet lil tune but not for me
Decent
Bruh was that Jack Black??
beeem anos 70, uma coisa mais fleetwood mac assim. gostei bastante, as músicas tem uma complexidade muito legal mesmo conseguindo manter um padrão entre elas. um álbum muito coeso e divertido de ouvir, amei!!
Pretty decent folk album, Cat’s voice kinda reminds me of Peter Gabriel. It’s not the most exciting music but it gets the job done. Standout Songs: Where Do The Children Play Wild World But I Might Die Tonight Longer Boats Tea For The Tillerman
simple but not easy, inspired
Matched my mood great
A classic, really enjoyed this
Classic vocals and 70s sound. Lyrics deep with memory and life experience. Definitely a walk down memory lane.
Classic acoustic soft rock. I know wide world and father and son; longer boats and sad lisa stood out of the new songs. album mood ranges from soft background to if you're in the mood for a few tears.
Molte hittone. Piacevole da ascoltare.
I enjoyed it and I'm a big fan of folk from this era, but it doesn't catch me like Nick Drake or CSNY.
Father and Son saved the album. 3.5
Easy listening felt like floating down river on a boat of whipped cream. Although he does make a noticeable habit of mentioning kids in his first few songs. Having done a quick background check it looks like he’s in the clear. Other than that “minor” red flag enjoyed it more than I was expecting it’s good to be back.
Great album from Yusuf
Some nice tunes. But a lot of bland stuff.
Pretty decent, Father and Son is an unreal song.
Me gustó mucho, voy a volver a escuchar canciones sueltas, no sé si el disco entero. Es como un Fleetwood Mac sin tanta onda.
5/5
A lovely collection of folk-pop melodies, with lyrics that range from the hallucinatory to profound meditations on aging, spirituality and inter-generational conflict that still resonate all these decades after the record was released. While I'm not surprised to find this on the 1001 list, I do find it bizarre it's not alongside Teaser and the Firecat by the same artist.
Didn't like this. A couple of hits, but altogether pretty boring.
Cat Stevens’ second album of 1970 and his second after a three-year break from recording – a break that included a TB scare and a period of soul searching. Considered by most as a pop performer at the start of his career, his return marked a departure into singer-songwriter territory, where he’d stay until he gave up the music biz in ’78. Tea For the Tillerman is a lovely album, intimate and ageless, with a warm, sympathetic production from Yardbirds’ bassist Paul Samwell-Smith. It’s also an incredibly adult collection, with adult concerns; Where Do The Children Play, Wild World and Father And Son are all prime example of Stevens new found spiritual maturity. In 1970 Stevens was 22 years old. Remarkable. 10/10
Not for me even if I did sing along to Wild World. 2.
Lit up my weekend. The man is a songwriting genius
With the advent of Sufjan, Cat isn't even my Favourite religious mystic singer with the surname Stevens, so can't really go above a 3 here.
One of my favourite folksy albums of the era. Some timeless tracks on here like father to son, with a strong supporting cast throughout. A delightful listen.
puse el album mientras hacía journaling. buena música, muy tranquila
really good functional music for torture
Some cool, catchy and laid back folk rock.
Comforting
É um álbum ok, gostei, mas acho que não é algo que pararia para ouvir novamente, favoritei apenas duas músicas Where Do The Chikdren Play? realmente dá para entender o pq dela ser uma das mais favoritas e a outtra que gostei bastante pe Longer Boats.
loved
Calming and steady, really cohesive scheme but a little too much for my taste, no song sticked out
Other than the hit, Father and Son, the album felt empty to me. Nothing to go back to. Nothing that stood out to me.
Nogle gode hits men ikke mere
Love the weird sound in On The Road To Find Out, But I Might Die Tonight is a rippa, Wild World will always remind me of Skins <\3
Favourite song : Father and Son
Favorite album so far. This musician is so gentle and the music is just perfect for any mood
Excellent album, perfect length, some real bangers and a great unexpected choir to round it all off, only reason this hasn't hit 5 stars for me is it's a bit repetitive in style
Track 1. (Where Do The Children Play) love this vibe, totally something that I’d listen too. 7.6 Track 2. (Hard Headed Woman) not as good as the last track. 7/10 Track 3. (Wild World) 8.3/10 Track 4. (Sad Lisa) 7.2 Track 5. (Miles From Nowhere) 8.5 Track 6. (But I Might Die Tonight) 8/10 Track 7. (Longer Boats) 7.4/10 Track 8. (Into White) 7/10 Track 9. (On The Road To Find Out) 7.3/10 Track 10. (Father And Son) 9/10 Track 11. (Tea For The Tillerman) 7/10 Overall Score: 7.6/10
Good album. But would it end up in my standard rotation? Probably not.
Cat Stevens’s voice and lyric are always poignant and soothing. This one did not disappoint
Not my vibe
It was cool, I was listening to it very passively though
Enjoyed this way more than i thought i was going to. nice easy listening
I adored this album when it premiered and has the opportunity to see Cat Steven at Carnegie Hall. Amazing, poignant and lyrical music that holds up well.
this is literally the perfect album. his music is sorrowful and joyful and just so full of emotion... it hits every time
Hard not to like this one
Quite enjoyed this, must be a secret cat Stevens fan. Nice folky, relaxing album. Nothing inoffensive. No real bite to it either.
Wild World and Father & Son are both all time classics but rest of the album doesn't hit as well for me. Love the chill guitar and vocals
enjoyed the lyricism but the music itself didn’t really grip me
Cute album but didn't manage to do anything to make me interested. At least it didn't have a blaring harmonica ruining my ears
Chill pleasant, well rounded album that keeps its quality up
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folk/singer-songwriter isn’t usually for me, but i’m glad i listened to this album, especially a second time so i could focus on the lyrics! it’s comforting to hear that the same sentiments have been expressed over decades; where do the children play? will i be remembered when i’m all alone? it reminds me of an album my dad would’ve shown me to teach me a life lesson. top tracks: -miles from nowhere -but i might die tonight -into white
Boring
I really enjoy the vibe of this album but I think it’s more of a sunny day with the windows down kind of listen not a cloudy snowy dark winter day. I had no idea that wild world was a part of this album so that was a pleasant surprise. I can’t wait to revisit this in better circumstances.
I'm really enjoying the drums and pianos on this one. The ending is abrupt and made me think the app crashed both times I listened to it though. Catching themes of living and dying and being where you want to be.
Акустический рок. Слушал в наушниках, как-то ровно. Из-за болезни тяжело оценивать музыку
fav: wild world
Feels nostalgic in a weird kind of way, like it feels like home.
Good album, not really my thing tho. Songs are well written, but the vocals just don´t always do it for me. Glad i have heard it tho.
Un álbum muy tranquilo sin malas canciones y algunas destacan por cierto ritmos y sin duda la mejor cancion es Father and Son y se siente en la manera en que canta
Its great i give it a 6/10. it gives me a chill vibe idk how to explain it. one song that literally spoke to my soullll was father and son.
Album Review 039 Tea For The Tillerman by Cat Stevens (1970) Rating 4/5 Well this was a pleasant surprise. Tea For The Tillerman isn’t an album I’d ever heard in full and whilst I expected it to be a good album, I didn’t think I’d actually like it. The songwriting and music is consistently strong, and there’s not a bad track on the album. It’s nice to be proven wrong once in a while.
Was unsure at first however true music and it is very fun yet cute
Probably not my favourite Cat Stevens album. Catch Bull At Four deserves that accolade but an exceptional album still. I’m a sucker for an outright troubadour and Cat Stevens was the original of that genre. Full of lovely songs which just melt you into your sofa and make you think all is right in the world. Stand out track for me is Father and Son which I guess every father and son can relate to at one time or another. It’s a lovely song with poignant lyrics which don’t actually resolve the conflict. You have to make your own mind up. I often listen to this track and follow it immediately with the Peter Gabriel track of the same name which has more softer and outwardly loving lyrics compared to the harsher relationship breakdown depicted by Cat. 5/5 3/1/26
Perfecto me lo he guardado 3 veces
Not much I can say about this one. The '70s wouldn't be the same without ol' Cat. I barely even noticed it was over, not much difference between this and silence.
Had Cat Stevens on my list for a long time based on his hits but this is so incredibly tame.. Couldn’t really get into it.
Music is great, really hate the live music. Dunno how this album can be such a fail after the last one I got of his was so great
So good, my dad loves this album
lovely but so (maybe too) fucking earnest
Heard it before. Love this album, it feels like a warm hug. I just wish radios would start playing the original version of Wild World instead of the shit 90s cover by Mr. Big 4/5
Was shocked to see how much I enjoyed this, especially with that corny ass cover
holyyyyy shit, i'm so into this!!! i love the guitar and how it sounds playing on my bose speaker! the importance of having good audio is really prominent rn because i feel like i am sitting in the song. - the violin on "sad lisa". WOW. - father and son. damn. ouch. THIS DAMN GUITAR AND BACKGROUND VOCALS!!! "ik.. i have to go". just looked up the genre and it's folk rock. damn it feels so heartfelt. each word is placed so intentionally within each strum of the guitar.
Musicianship is good. Songwriting is good. Not really my taste or something I'll come back to. I enjoyed the hits, but felt some of the other tracks were weaker.
Track 1 - where do the children play? liked the idea and tune of this 1 : 7/10 PLAYLIST ADDDDD Track 2 - hard headed woman didnt rlly like this one - vocals were too loud : 4/10 Track 3 - wild world ahh yes the hit - its similar to simon + garfunkle in a way, tune and lyrics make it very catchy : 7/10 Track 4 - sad lisa purr variety, nice piano, idek I think his voice just pmo : 5/10 Track 5 - miles from nowhere average, didnt rlly stand out : 5/10 Track 6 - but i might die tonight ditto as above, i like the title tho : 4/10 Track 7 - longer boats I like the guitar lines!!!! Reminded me of Jim Crowe, I just didnt like the tune : 6/10 Track 8 - Into white Very chill and sweet : 6/10 Track 9 - on the road to find out blackbird singing in the dead of niiight!! Liked the guitar in this and the repetition but again just not rlly my speed : 5/10 Track 10 - father and son very cozy beatles vibe, reminded me of the concept of hey jude and we’re gonna be friends, rlly liked this one : 7/10 PLAYLIST ADDDDDDDD Track 11 - Tea for the Tillerman very cool title but i just didnt like the tune and the production, wasnt my tune : 4-10 Jangly guitar and cool lyrics in some, however just dont think this is my genre Playlist adds: 2/11
Never has a relatively short album felt so long.
Am I just old or is the son way too harsh on the father in “Father and Son”? “Just relax, take it easy.” “YO FUCK YOU DAD I’M OFF TO DISCOVER MY DESTINY OF GREATNESS!”
Tea for the tiller man 7/10
5 out of 5 Cat fucking Stevens. So soulful and sad; cannot help but crying. This whole album rocks.
Really good vibes - already knew 2 of the songs
We love Cat
Didn't manage to listen to the whole album, but what I did hear, calm melodies and interesting lyrics
Goes well with a nice cup of tea
À handful of classic songs and the quality of writing is amazing. Ultimately though just not quite my thing.
Classic.
The length of this is such a boon. If this had been 10 minutes longer I’d be over it. There’s a simplicity here that I like, there’s like no ego attached unlike a Dylan where I’m like “dude I don’t care & I don’t think you’re as smart as you think you are.” This guy is just like “your dads gonna die”
Every day we get a singer songwriter my hatred for Dylan and Cohen grows
Not my cup of tea so I didn’t listen to it entirely.
Не Джоні Мітчелл, чимось помітно відгонить рускім роком, але бейбі, бейбі, ітце вайлд ворлд!!!
Lagerfeuer Schlager mit schöner Musik.
Was will man dagegen sagen?
Masterpiece, plain and simple
Not my usual music taste, but a fun change. It wouldn’t be something I would willingly listen to.
Lovely album very sweet will listen more
(4.5)
This is why we know Cat Stevens. (4.5)
quite pleasant but not my cup of tea alr its kinda boring
Such a beautiful album and a lovely voice. Wild World has always been one of my favorite songs.
Fina låtar, najs röst. Men inte så intressant instrumentation så det håller inte i längden för albumet.
Love this album
Ok. ★★
Like it
I like it 😼
I’d heard the hits from this album before, and they were just as good as I’d remembered. I now see why they are the only ones I knew.
was waarschijnlijk goed in zijn tijd... maar redelijk slaapverwekkend... ik weet ook niet hoe ik 'longer boats' moet interpreteren, maar lijkt me een beetje bruin gedachtengoed te zijn waar ik mij liever van distantieer
I had heard some of the more successful tracks from this before, but unsuprisingly the whole thing is stellar. Yusuf/Cat has a great voice, and the guitar-dominant production is really quite rich and complex. Add some great lyrics and you have some top of the line songs. Easy 5 stars! And the super deluxe version from 2020 has some good outtakes as well as some great loose singles (like "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out")!
voto com o relator, é chato
eu gosto de wild world por motivos pessoais (vi skins quando era mto jovem e me marcou bastante) de resto, não ligo mto pra ele não. foi chatim, mas não necessariamente ruim
Roadtrip in the country. Not my fave.
wonderful album! fav songs: wild world and where do the children play
опять забыла что Кэт мужчина (зато после много думала про Крестоманси). узнала что уайлд уорлд это он и что он любитель суровых женщин. норм)
not my type of music but still good
My first ablum was Nick Drake, and I was a little disapointed to see this come in at number 2, as I was hoping for more of a shift in tone. However, this is a fantastic sounding album that grabbed me a lot harder than Pink Moon. I forget how much I like Cat Stevens. All good songs. It's sitting right at 4.5 stars for me. Father & Son made me cry at work, which seems like a 5, but it's also just the 2nd album of the list for me. Feels too soon to be giving out marginal 5's... I guess it's 4, tough though, really good album. Favorites - Wild World, Sad Lisa, Where do the Children Go, Father and Son Less favorites (still good)- Longer Boats, Into White 2/1001+
Tea for the Tillerman - Cat Stevens (1970) Issue - Spotify 1) Where Do The Children Play? - 4 2) Hard Headed Women - 3.5 3) Wild World - 3.5 4) Sad Lisa - 4 5) Miles From Nowhere - 3.5 6) But I Might Die Tonight - 3.5 7) Longer Boats - 3 8) Into White - 3 9) On The Road To Find Out - 3 10) Father and Son - 4 11) Tea For The Tillerman - 2.5
What a great well-rounded album. Mostly guitar and voice, with a nice crew enhancing the performance. Some great folk-pop songs, perfect for a car trip. Father and Son is one of my all time favorites but I didn't find any bad songs on this album.
I've heard this a lot some decades ago. It has good songwriting and performances, but I could never really warm up to it.
Quintessential Cat/Yusuf.
I don’t know that much about jazz and don’t understand it to the fullest. Nevertheless, I liked the album, especially Track C
Absolutely wonderful
Very cozy album. I have no nostalgia for any track, even though I'm familiar with all the hits found on here. Ahead of its time in a sense, but I'd reach for the contemporary adjacents sooner than throwing this one back on.
Fine - tuneful folk, could be turned into bangers by people covering it
This album is perfect for weekend vibes. So relaxing yet have touching songs. Again 5/11 went straight to my playlist. Enjoyed it but would be much more nicer if I was sitting outside with tea in my hand and just watching the nature. 8/10
Cozy, good background
A bit slow and lyrical at the beginnings but the songs typically pick up and feel powerful towards the ends and overall sound well made Just not really my taste but I appreciate it Wild world I’ve heard before 6/10
smooth and sweet and for someone ahead of its time for some reason like 1970 feels too odd but he converted to islam soo.... not a fav but nice to know
This music is beautiful and the low voice contrasts so well.
classic
Very nostalgic for me.
It was nice to listen to Wild World and get to know the band behind the song, but not enough to earn the 4 stars
Kenn ich
WOW i love the first song and the guitar.
wow mysigt ju!! blev glatt överraskad må jag säga
Would be 3.5 if I could
A surprising soup of genres rolled up into folk music.
I’ve been meaning to get around to this album, after being properly introduced to yusuf through the Harold and Maude soundtrack, I fully fell in love. Favorite song: Father and Son Least Favorite: Sad Lisa
First album that has been genuinely great on this list and that people actually need to listen to
What a beautiful album and one I would have never listened to had I not been doing this! A couple of songs I knew but never properly appreciated - Father and Son is a true all timer and will stay with me forever now. Rating dragged down by a couple of weaker songs but all in all very grateful for the introduction to Cat Stevens’ gorgeous songwriting and storytelling
This guitar work is really impressive. Actually, a lot of the instrumental work is really masterfully crafted and played. Some of his vocal ornamentations are a little, odd, I think. He's got a really great, but kind of simple, voice. When he pushes it and does these little embellishments, I think it actually takes away from the song. They're not frequent, so it's a little nitpicky of me. This is an example of really great song writing, both lyrically and musically. This one took a minute for me to really start enjoying it. It doesn't come on very strong (not that it comes on poorly), but I think this album really wants to get to know you and vice versa. If you do that (let it know you and get to know it), I think this is a really incredible album. It helps that it hides some gems right at the end. Favorite Song(s): Wild World, Father and Son, Tea for the Tillerman
Not my favorite but not bad whatsoever. just a little slow for my liking.
not my personal favorite album as a whole, but I have been listening "Wild World" for years now! I can appreciate the impact this album has had without necessarily loving it myself.
so many of these songs make me tear up like a pavlovian response
Impactful lyrics for this point in my life. Felt like a cozy roadside tea party with uncle Iroh.
I kn ew some of the songs from this but it's nice to hear the album. I'm in two minds about Cat Stevens - I like the music but for some reason a lot of the lyrics slightly give me the ick. I think they feel a bit smug and condescending.
Love it. Own it. A masterpiece
This music is too optimistic. Nobody is this happy to exist
This guy really knows how to pack a punch (lyrically)
Thoughts during my listen: Hard Headed Woman is my favourite new song to me Did not know Wild World was a Cat Stevens song, I learn something new every day I feel like Sad Lisa has some sufi/ghazal influence in it's melody and the way he sings the chorus Longer boats sounds so different to all the previous tracks, really grabs your attention Had no idea Father and Son was off this album, thank you once again to guardians of the galaxy for introducing me to this classic, it always brings tears to my eyes Overall: A beautiful album full of longing for simpler times and rejection of the modern world, wrapped up in gentle guitar melodies and Steven's soothing voice to guide you through it.
Heard
Not bad but also feels like it'd appeal to 80 year olds.
Father and Son will always make me cry
I'm sure it's good but I could not get into it.
“Wild World” is a helluva song. And “Father and Son” isn’t far behind. On the whole, the songs are gentle and simple—in the best possible way. Only mildly saccharine.
3.5
3.5
I love this album. I think it’s mostly sentimental though. There are some incredible songs on here and then some songs that regularly skip. I do think Cat Stevens did something amazing with this album though. Incredible melodies, guitar work, and lyrics.
au premier abord je connaissais ni l'album ni l'artiste mais finalement certains titres sont supers connus (wild world, father and son) c'est très reposant et j'aime bien sa voix titre préféré : wild world
pas mal, je connaissais déjà l'artiste avec peace train, l'écoute et agréable mais ça m'a pas marqué tres chill n'empêche, à réécouter !!
some were a tad boring but felt very nostalgic- loved wild world, miles from nowhere, longer boats, and on the road to find out
I really wanted to like this album and I would have said that I was a Cat Stevens fan. He was a prominent artist during the time my music tastes were being formed. However, all I could think about as every song played was Jack Black singing these songs. The whole album sounded like him and seemed like something he would do.
Wild world was my only exposure to Cat Stevens before this. I liked the addition of violin to a couple of the tracks including “sad Lisa”
This felt warm! I enjoyed most of it. Full of emotion and folk.
Holy hell. I knew Cat Stevens from Wild World, but this is awesome. Like, when D&D thought up a bard they just wrote up what it felt like to listen to this album and you got someone who's pure musical expression could defeat mythical beasts.
While I can tell that for the most part this music comes from a very real and earnest place from the artist, to me it feels almost like a plastic replica of something great. It's cloyingly sweet or too polished or something. There are a few really good songs, but I feel mixed about it overall.
I need to apologize: I totally thought Cat Stevens was the guy behind Cats In The Cradle. I guess him being named Cat and the song having Cat’s in the title confused me for years. Totally different dude. This guy sings a lot like Peter Gabriel. I could listen to this style of early 70’s singer-songwriter music all day. Toss it in the Jim Croce/Todd Rundgren/Carole King/Labi Siffre collection. Just a bunch of really well written and performed songs. I listened to this four times before writing a review not because I was unsure of my rating or thoughts, just because I enjoyed it that much.
Surprisingly very good!
Better than expected.
Good album, but I prefer Teaser and the Firecat
I understand the quality of this album but it’s definitely not my thing. Not a fan of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ voice and I can’t get past it.
Tctc
The lyrics are good, and you can tell Cat Stevens is a very talented songwriter; but its not really that upbeat so it wasn't that enjoyable for me.
The couple songs on here that I’ve heard covered by other artists are good, but I just couldn’t get into this album. I’ll say say 1+ stars, but I don’t feel like I can even round up to 2 here.
I'm just not a Cat Stevens guy.
This is maybe one of the most just not for me albums out there. This is like Raffi for adults.
Amazing
Very dungarees, tinsel. Heard before I like it. Reminds me of 2022 and grandad. Grey purple marshmallow goo
Beautiful melodies! Very theatrical I've heard wild world before! Sad Lisa was stunning Really fun to listen to
Can see why people like it but not for me. I didn’t even make it through half. Found it a little boring
One of the great musical days of my life was buying almost all of Cat Steven’s records at a record store for like $5.
Separating the art from the artist, I can appreciate this for being all around great, and deservedly revered as a great relic for folk rock.
folky. vocals. feeling. chill.
Where Do the Children Play? is the high watermark lyrically. A withering takedown of overconsumption, environmental abuse, and greed. The rest is a pleasant enough experience.
Best track: Father and Son. Also, what's up with that Yusuf guy?
Awfully close to country. Also boring as fuck.
When the day after asking out a girl I've had the dice fall on Cat Stevens, I've suspected the answer would be no. Two masterhits, and a good baseline on this album. Could've been better, but it's enough.
A great album, the songs and voice is picturing an amazing picture Favs song - Wild World, Miles From Nowhere, Father And Son 5/5
Very good, upbeat music!
What a cool ending! Enjoyed the vibe but not all the songs were my thing. Favorite songs: long boats and tea for the tillerman
A very easy listen. The Cat Stevens most people would be familiar with.
Great tracks!
One of the better folk rock albums on this list so far. The songs are mostly driven by acoustic guitar and piano, but his voice is very unique and easy to listen to. I really liked Where Do The Children Play and Longer Boats, as well as the two songs I already knew (Wild World and Father and Son).
My college roommate was obsessed with Cat Stevens, so this had some nostalgia for me. I already know I loved Wild World, but really enjoyed Where Do the Children Play too.
This was such a huge album when I was a sophomore in high school. Great songs, real fun to hear on the radio and sing along to.. Also, females liked it as much or more as the guys (which was unusual), so it was played a lot at parties. Then it was followed the next year by an album almost as good, Teaser and the Firecat. The albums after that, NSM. Then we discovered he had 3 albums prior to TFTT that weren’t real good, but had some fine tunes on them. Hadn’t heard this in years and was afraid it wouldn’t hold up but it does.
I am more familiar with Teaser and the Firecat which has some great songs but the ballads are so soupy, they make me turn it off. This is a much better record. Plenty of 70's singer-songwriter sensitivity but it's not so wimpy. Belongs on the list as a good example of the genre.
I remember my childhood listening to this. My father usually blasts Cat Stevens' songs on his component and subwoofer which made our Sunday mornings happy.
Wish I could give this a 2.5. It was good just didn’t love it.
absolutely loved it! this is what i think people say when they say they imagine me liking 70s music. this album!
It’s so sweet but just not for me
#201/1001. Sounds good in a car, recognisable vocal( definitely Steve Adams/Steven Demetre Georgiou / Cat Stevens / Yusuf (Islam), and I discovered some songs which I've only known as Finnish covers. Never knew Wild World was his original. Most of the songs sound quite the same and maybe it's just me (as a non native English speaker), but the lyrics don't really matter me much. All in all, something I wouldn't mind if I had to listen to it again, but wouldn't necessarily seek it. You know, classic gaussian scale medium stuff. The cover: well I'm glad he dropped art school and focused on music.
6.5 / 10
Interesting themes, album was very folk rock.
Best storyteller
Very good
Milquetoast nursery rhymes, not really my thing. 3 stars for Wild World and Father and Son, although the latter makes me think of that godawful Ted Lasso finale and now I'm pissed off all over again.
49/1001 First listen. Can’t believe I’ve never heard the original Wild world before. I was pleasantly surprised with how different it sounded from the more popular takes on it. The rest didn’t do much for me though. 4/10
Not for me
3/5
Ils sont trop chiants avec leur 50 deux avec 68 titre et 4h Mais sinon c'est pas mal
Always surprising to hear a familiair song between all the unknown songs. It started boring, but in the end I quite enjoyed the album. It's just not my genre. 2,5/5
Top stuff. Father and son is of course a highlight
Many songs I have heard before but never knew it was Cat Stevens. A good listen
A rather lovely album
Cat Stevens wrote some great songs, but on the length of an album I get a bit tired of his similar voice and delivery. Other albums are better than this one.
Fantastic album. Great songwriter.
This is 70's singer songwriter nirvana. Some all time great songs--"Where do the Children Play?," "Wild World," "Father and Son"--and a bunch of really good deeper cuts. Not sure how a man who espoused peace and love later issued jihad against infidels, but this album really nails a hippie philosophy of seeking deeper love and understanding of oneself and others. And the arrangements are fantastic, perfectly complementing Stevens' voice and lyrics.
Really nice folk album. I dont absolutely love every song, but theres plenty to pick out and enjoy beyond Wild World. Father and Son gives me chills every single time, the emotion in his voice, the complexity of the feelings towards one another, it's just a really powerful song. Cat Stevens reminds me a lot of Labi Siffre, one of his contemporaries that should definitely be on this list. There's a super warm quality to this kind of folk stuff
Perfect morning music. Calm and relaxing. Favorite track: Wild World
Cool calm vibes. Was only familiar with wild world previously, and nothing stood out more than that
Good
A cozy jacket over saddness, nostalgia and longing. Sometimes optimistic, sometimes despairing. But, I think, never really hopeless. A genuine voice and rolling guitar & keyboard keep you nodding your head. Reminds me a lot of Colin Buchanan. Least favourite track: 'Sad Lisa'. Equal emotion to all the others, but felt like it had the most prominent and umderwhelming lyrics. It dipped in amd out of stirring my heart rather than carrying me through on feelings. Favourite track: 'Miles From Nowhere'. Upbeat music and a song of contentment. Travelling, but always having a home. Most intriguing track: 'Into White'. Simple descriptions of natural beauty always emptying into white. Surprise: knowing 'Father and Son'. I'm grateful we found where the children play.
Cat Stevens sucks
baš fino, lijepo. šteta šta je lik kasnije poludio (preobratio se na islam)
This was pretty good. Kinda chill. Father and Son sure hit hard today. With Gabi being in jain and all. :( I'll give this 3 stars
Desperately boring. Longest 36 minutes of my life.
Interesting mix of folk/pop with some standout tracks like Wild World and Father And Son. Worth a listen.
I really liked this album; it evoked a lot of emotion from me and was a very relaxing listen.
There's really no one else like Cat Stevens. Wise music.
Love the title track.