Reviews (page 8 of 14)
Havde ingen idé om at Wild world var en cat Stevens sang. Father and Son 👌 Havde faktisk aldrig bevidst hørt en Cat Stevens plade før, men den var sgu overraskende god. Lige et par misserne - Sad Lisa, lød som hvis Tommy Wiseau havde skrevet en sang..
Oh, looks like I'll have a good cry today. Important people in my life have this record and they've all put it on at one critical point in time or another. I get all the feels when I hear it.
Very good! Healing music ❤️🩹
I have always enjoyed putting cat/Yusuf on shuffle but I've never listened to an album of his. An enjoyable listen with some big hits, but some of the songs were more background music than attention grabbing
Really love this album! Really a 4.5 but going for a 4 as a couple of the songs are not quite “just right”
There’s some tired cliché about the cracks of a broken heart helping to let the light in, and without getting too sappy, I’ll say that the sips of this tea helped to illuminate the room and restore my fractured spirits.
Beautiful album, with Some really special moments.
Great songwriting, really enjoyable and chill to listen to.
4/5 - Wonderful album, his voice can't help but to bring depth and soul to the lyrics which are consistently beautiful and thought provoking.
Great album, my only complaint is probably that a lot of songs felt like they were ending just as I was starting to really enjoy them. A lot of these songs have been covered many times and there are 1/2 where I prefer the cover but the original is still good. Johnny Cash's cover of father and son is my favorite cover of a song on this album. Highlights from this record include wild world, father and son and where do the children play.
Very nice album with focus on acoustic guitars and piano. Great vocals!
Diggin' this. Favorite track: Sad Lisa.
Great songwriter and a very enjoyable album. Just doubt it would make my top 1001.
Vá, held ég hafi fundið lagið þeirra Hjartar og Ólafar nr. 2 á þessari plötu :)
Great lyricist
Definitely an album of the 70s. One of the best acoustic guitar tones there is. Warm and makes you feel like you are inside the guitar. Acoustic tracks are great pensive musings on life. At times they get into the eye-rolling lyrics, not Dylan-level. Lush strings to back the sound add to the feel and depth of the album. Longer Boats is TERRIBLE. Pastiche of the worst kind. But overall not a bad artistic statement.
Cat Stevens always feels incredibly intimate in both sound and melody, but the themes of the lyrics have universal relevance. At times it becomes just a bit too much with the full orchestration, but when you have song material like 'Wild World' and 'Father and Son' it's difficult to really mess up.
Hauntingly beautiful record from Cat Stevens displaying grande emotions, storytelling that feels as contemporary today as during its release and all of that is topped with the undeniably strong vocal that is Stevens’. The greatest tracks are among the best of the entire genre. And the few songs that are not as good as those are never actually bad. It’s just hard being on the same album as “Wild World” and “Father And Son”.
4/5 Very good. Solid
Nice
Father and Son is a great song, quality album
Dope stuff. Cat seems to be trying to use the full range of a human voice; falsetto, gravelly, etc. Real good production as well.
This is an album that defined a generation. I liked the remaster better.
A very solid album
it was pretty cool
Warm. Personal. Organic.
High density of his better-known songs: five that I know very well. If I ever get back to playing guitar I’m sure I will play these again, he’s gold for guitar and voice.
Folk melancholic album. Loved “Father and Son” and “Wild World”
I was surprised. I knew the name but but not the music will listen again very Bowie? Maybe it is the era. I knew wild world and father and son but didn't know it was him. I don't know if I can look back at this but I'll leave the note ted lasso...
"Where Do The Children Play?" and "Hard Headed Woman" are good. Learned that "Wild World" and "Father And Son" are from this album.
Where Do The Children Play?: 5/5 Although there's not a big change in melody, it feels almost nostalgic listening to this. The build up at the end wraps up the song perfectly and I think it's a great intro song to the album. Hard Headed Woman: 4/5 Love the strings and the change up in tone halfway through. Not the biggest fan of the ending but still overall pretty good. Wild World: 5/5 Hey I know this song. Idk where from but oh well. (Edit: I looked it up and apparently it's from Skins UK Series 1? Also some lawyer/cop show maybe?) Sad Lisa: 3/5 Liked the violin but overall kinda meh Miles From Nowhere: 3/5 A little more chaotic sounding that I'd prefer but still okay But I Might Die Tonight: 4/5 Actually really enjoyed it, but it was super short unfortunately Longer Boats: 4/5 Very chill, calm, and catchy. Into White: 4/5 I'm usually not into very slow repetitive songs but the instrumental in this one got to me. On the Road to Find Out: 3/5 Kind of just decent compared to the other songs on the album Father and Son: 5/5 Very emotional, make-a-me cry ;( Tea For The Tillerman: 4/5 Perfectly rounds out the album, in reference to the first track, but could be a bit longer to tie all the themes throughout the album together. So I would usually put something funny but I really enjoyed this album. Sowwy
Where Do The Children Play? - I Don't Know Stop Asking. Anyway. Omg and I said "HEYEYEYEYEYEY What's going on?!" This is the goat in Hoodwinked that can only sing. wait. is this a sad song. (3/5) Hard Headed Woman - yes we love women (5/5 women) Wild World - i feel like i've heard this before. (1/5 because I got so fucking side tracked I had to stop everything) Sad Lisa - this song is a jojo reference. lisa lisa. someone tell little caesar's about this song. (2/5) Miles from Nowhere - PIANO (4/5) But I Might Die Tonight - this is the part of the musical movie that you are watching where they all do drugs and have collective fun high and float around and stuff. (4/5 that was fun) Longer Boats - longer boats are coming to wheat us. I also want no god on my lawn. What is this hippy shit >:^[o> (<- that's me shouting.) damn that mother fucker hit that bass LOW. (5/5 what am I listening to)(this is what church music sounds like) Into White - this isn't my beautiful house. this isn't my beautiful wife. a spider doing what where?? (2/5 keep your spiders away from me. freak) On The Road To Find Out - I mean this as a compliment, i really feel like this is something i would have listened to with my great grandfather. (4/5 nostalgia) Father And Son - i knew there was something us with this album and artist. this is some hippy stuff. this guy is a humanitarian. this is a song about not being able to come out to your dad (I'm making shit up but I'd believe it)(2/5 i also have father issues) Tea For The Tillerman - It's the last song get out. that was so fast holy shit. it's giving Randy Newman. anyway (1/5 drive-by) Okay, up until now I have given each album I have not been a big fan of a 3/5 if it meets certain unknown personal criteria. This album is no where close to the kind of music I would sit and listen to actively; because of the nostalgia this brings to a corner of my brain I don't think actually exists. A 4/5 for gaslighting me into feeling nostalgia for something that never happened.
Not my normal type, but if you listen to the lyrics you get so into the songs. Its so meaningful and gets catchy after a listen or two.
cat stevens and yusuf are legends fr
yahoo
So far they have a nice tune, oddly the songs get really high and up beat at the end half kinda getting repetitive (I like a consistent flow for the most part), it's emotional/good imagery, oddly giving me "I can fix her" vibes from the first fee songs, Miles for no where is nice on first listen, Father And Son 😖😭 is nice and emotional so real, My top song on this album
Now this was good. Nice, gentle floating lyrics, amazing acoustic guitars and just upbeat all around.
Calm, meditative folk songs with occasional bursts of rhythm. Only a few songs stick out but a really nice listen all in all. Best song: Father and Son
Lovely little folk album but a couple of duds (especially Longer Boats which is fucking SHIT)
This record holds a special place for me. Father and Son reminds me of my dad. One of probably many songs that will instantly bring a tear to my eyes. The lyrics are great throughout this record. The music, although, leans to the simplicity side, it pairs and complements the stories Cat Steven’s is telling.
A lovely album with a number of known songs and a few new ones I quite like.
Classic
Banger
Chill music to do spreadsheets to
beautiful songs!
Better than I thought it would be. I really enjoyed the vibe of the tunes and content of his lyrics. Cat Steven’s seems like a good guy and I’m interested to hear more.
A classic album that I used to listen to quite a bit on vinyl. Still doesn't get old on repeat listens. Imagine what other greats albums he could have produced if he didn't turn away from mainstream music for 30+ years. Highlights: Where do the children play? Wild World Miles From Nowhere
Some great songs on this album but not quite enough for a 5 star rating.
father and son is one of the most sobbable songs i've heard in a while
Wild world
Surprisingly good. Lots of enjoyable songs, overall, great time.
Really great album. Love that it doesn't overstay its welcome. Just a nice collection of songs.
Bons clássicos, grande instrumental, chill e bom no ouvidom apesar de não ser o meu estilo
so so lovely and warm, a perfect morning album for sure. thank you for the hug, cat stevens. standout- where do the children play?
One of Cat Steven's best albums. I grew up on this album, and it helped shape my worldview from a young age.
Enjoyed this. Gentle.
Lovely album. I don't know his recent stuff but every 70s album is worth a listen, there are some beautiful songs here.
Some bloat in the middle but otherwise close to perfect. Hard to not like it.
3.5 stars. Simple yet enjoyable folk rock. Steven's voice is easy very homely. Standout is "Wild World", very catchy and has been a recurring earworm over the years.
A great acoustic album by such an acclaimed artist. Really enjoyed every song on this album. Father and Son is the best song on the album by a long shot.
Gets to **** on the strength of Wild World and Father and Son. Sad Lisa also good.
So this is a beautiful record. I definitely spent a bunch of time years ago listening to this and "Buddha and the Chocolate Box". If I could give it 4.5 stars, I would. It's a bit saccharin for modern days.
Lovely stuff
Excellent, way better than i thought it could be
Every song on this album is decidedly different from all others, the lyrics are great and the music has a soothing feel over it.
Mom and Dad had this tape
Great classic folk album that reminds me of my childhood.
The first half of the Album was better but I can't deny that the album as a whole was pretty fantastic and overall very uplifting and it's just nice to listen to isn't it?
There's not a single bad song on this album and it has been a favourite of mine for a while.
yep yep yep. straight gas. fav songs: where do the children play?, wild world, into white, father and son.
nice
A great album
This one was good. The only problem was that some of the songs sort of sounded the same.
first listen it's a nice folk album, although very short
Father and son is all timer for me.
Something about Cat Stevens' voice sooths me. Although I'm not a big fan of mellow folk, this album was enjoyable. 3.5 stars
Just what I needed to this morning. Something calming, relaxing. His voice is just so reassuring that everything's going to be ok. Great songwriter too.
Album d'été
la sieste continue
"Tea for the Tillerman" is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. The album is, of course, in the folk rock category and contains many of his best known tracks including "Wild World" which brought him world-wide fame. The song themes seemed to focus on spirituality and transcendence using various relationships to convey. The album reached #8 in the US and #20 in the UK. The album opens with "Where Do the Children Play." A nice acoustic guitar melody with the music and vocals building emotionally throughout the song. As the world gets built up with skyscrapers and gas lines, where do the children play? Stephens' classic chorus highlight his big one "Wild World." Great emotional vocal delivery. The Spanish-influenced guitar chord sequences. His words to a parting lover who wants to go out on her own. Piano start and strings add to "Sad Lisa." A sad song about a girl dealing with emotional issues. "Longer Boats" has vocal harmonization. Acoustic guitar and clapping hands. It was inspired by the first men on the moon and UFO speculation and to look closer at the beautiful things around earth. A start/stop acoustic guitar opens his other big song "Father and Son." His deeper voice describes an exchange between a father and son who wants to break away to start a new life. The album ends with the very short "Tea for the Tillerman." Just a piano and gospel backing vocals. At the day's end, there's still spirituality left. It's hard not to like this to some extent and I did. Two iconic songs. Emotional vocals. Lyrics with imagery and probably to some dual meanings. Mostly simple acoustic guitar music accentuated with piano and strings at times. Lots to like here.
I've never intentionally listened to Cat Stevens yet every song is somehow etched 8n my memory
Top 3 Songs: 1 - Wild World (3) 2 - Father and Son (10) 3 - Where Do The Children Play? (1)
Gentle folk rock. Am sure everyone knows "Wild World" but some other beautiful tracks here in a similar vein.
I could not stop hearing Jack Black in the hook of “Where do the Children Play?”. Quite entertaining that one was, although I was waiting and expecting more to be added to the song as far as instrumentals go. Cat Stevens added to it with his voice on that one instead I guess. With the rest of the songs however, I really enjoyed the music and composition. It’s a particular vibe given the singer/lyric portion
The songwriting here is solid. Absolute classics all across the board and honestly there’s a reason he’s a legend. His voice is so subtle and well mixed and there’s an odd mix of folksy sensibilities and pop writing melding together.
#19: I've been looking forward to this one. Such clean guitar acoustics and soulful lyrics. Seriously thought it would be higher on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list (205) though. Best song : Father And Son.
Really good
This was a really great folk rock album. I had first heard of it because one of my dad's favorite songs is Father and Son. I then re-heard it in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack and since then I have always had this as an album that I was going to listen to but never got to. I finally got to it because it was suggested to me here and it lived up to my expectations. I think this album was amazing. Consistent throughout with a few standouts like "Sad Lisa", and of course "Father And Son". I don't really see any flaws in this album except for the fact that Cat has one of those singing voices that I like but I could see getting annoying if I heard it a ton. Either way this was a great album that I definitely would recommend to anyone who likes folk music or folk rock. 9.5/10
yusuf brings the classics and doesnt let down. loving music and caring chords. a great lyricist and poignant. go get em tigah.
This felt comforting.
This is the most egregious 60s hippy dippy bullshit and I am totally here for it
Not my cup of tea but quite good
I enjoyed it overall. Not what I’d usually listen to but it was a very endearing listen on a Saturday morning.
Never really heard any of his songs other than cats in the cradle and wild world Cool album, I like his singing. The E string on the upright is super growly Favorite songs: Wild world On the road to find out Father and son Might die tonight Where the children play
Tough to rate. not really my style of music typically but I think he is objectively an incredible songwriter. Cool sounding voice, the guitars and overall sound of the record are really great which is always a big deal for me. I love the bass tone on wild world. His music has a special place in my heart bc my guitar teacher really liked him and taught me some of his songs when I was a kid. Trouble is my fav song of his.
Some absolute gems on this one
I didn’t want to like this album. I’ve always written it off as boomer junk, a guy with a few radio friendly granola songs. But actually was surprised after digging into this one that it is actually very good. Sure there are some weak snoozers like Sad Lisa and Longer Boats, but the rest of the album is very good. The singing is very emotive, which at first seemed annoying, but after a few listens I really enjoyed the dynamic aspect similar to the way one can give that effect with an acoustic instrument. Wild World is a classic break up song, and there are many others that are equally as strong.
Legendary album from a legendary songwriter.
AJ: My dad loved this album. I’ve known it since I was young. Used to think Wild World was the coolest song ever. Lol But really, one of my all time favorites… Miles From Nowhere. 🩵 It’s funny how songs change and mean more the more you grow and change. Oh, and… Father and Son. 💙 Shot to the heart every time. Even when he was physically still here. My best friend, and still managed to bang heads once in a while. Just the way it is. Cat Stevens really seemed to sing his soul from the soles of his feet. Band feels like a tribe. Spiritual force. Maybe a little to spiritual at points. For me, anyway. Love his voice. Love when he randomly decides to sing hard. Makes me smile every time. Cat: Just really beautiful music and really beautiful messages. Very much enjoyed the whole thing. Don’t think I’ve heard it all before.
What a songwriter. Gets right what so many others get wrong. Personal but not self-indulgent. Universal but not cliched. Gentle but not twee. Father and son should be slop. In a lesser pair of hands it would be. Even the little snippet of the song which is also the title track at the end is the perfect concousion to the album (as it was when it played over the end credits of The Office (UK))
Early Cat Stevens. It could be a 2 or a 5 depending on your mood and sensibilities. its slow and dated but not annoying or boring. He was a bit of a heretic even ealry on it seems. His lyrics are commentary. Father & Son. he has such a warm style, and voice, and still cuts through with a universal voice and appeal... I enjoyed somethign less jangly today.
Perfectly crafted songs, beautifully performed. Though, having just listened to the whole album for the first time in years, I’m not sure how much I have missed it.
Own this one on vinyl. Really good tunes.
This gave me some "Silvio Rodriguez" vibes, in the way that it´s tecnically a man with a guitar, making such beautiful songs. I have to admit that not all the songs were too interesting, but the ones that where, they really where heartouching. Also, I have a personally history with "Wild World" so it has been a song that has been with me, during many years. The second half of this record, is where I consider the strongest part, since the songs doesn´t need to be energetic or upbeat, but the magic is on the feeling they transmit. I would say this is now going to be one of my "comfort" albums, because of the way this thing made me feel. Pd: Father and son is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. Fav Tracks: Where do the children play?, Wild World, Longer Boats, Into White
incredible album.
Il faut passer par-dessus le petit côté paternaliste/donneur de leçon du folk de ces années-là; mais mélodiquement parlant, et du côté de la voix, c’est impeccable
A great album well worth a listen
I can tell this is really great, and I enjoyed it. It's not my thing, but I can tell it's full of excellent musicianship, and with a harder edge than I thought.
I mean you can't really go wrong with this
Great folk rock by Yusuf. His most well known songs are on this album.
Wild World and Father and Son are such great songs.
Pretty relaxing and tells some good stories in the lyrics, not my main genre but a fun listen.
Nice album to wake up and have a cup of coffee with
Nice album!
More fun than expected for most of the album
Great folk album!
Great all the way through.
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would...
Solid album
This album is awesome. It's triggering to me because an ex tourtured me with it, but it's undeniably good in just about every way.
I like this one.
It's always a good day on this website when I get to listen to one of these albums on vinyl. Today is one of those days, this was 29th album I bought when I started collecting. It's just a great album! "Wild World" and "Father and Son" are all time classic songs and the latter has made many a strong man cry! It is a constant debate for me if this or Teaser and the Firecat are the better album, either way both are great! It's a disappointment that one isn't on the list.
Wild world is one of my all time favorite songs. 4/5 for just that. Rest of the album pretty good and listenable. Would listen again.
Really enjoyed listening to this.
An easy 4 for me. Lots of really well written songs and excellent performances. The recording of the guitars on this record really impressed me on this listen, as did the vocal echo on Miles From Nowhere. On that song in particular, I liked it on this listen much more than I remember. Def one I'll come back to.
Good album, some throw aways, but big songs stand up
Such a solid album. Really enjoyed getting back to this one. Great songs from start to finish.
This was a wholesome album. A lot of really heart warming and blissful songs here. It's impressive that this is over 50 years old! He was 22 when he made this. I remember liking Wild World as a kid. I was glad to see that in the rest of the songs on this album, the artist (call him Cat) is imparting life lessons to kids and younger folks (Into White and Father and Son). There is some bittersweetness here in the Tea that the Tillerman is drinking and I'm okay with saying that I'm glad that I listened today!
Catscratch Stevens. I’ve never really sat down and listened to Cat Stevens before, just a few songs here and there. But I was happy to just throw this on and get on the road to find out if this is any good. This album is perfect for throwing another log on the fire, while calling for helicopter assistance, at a secluded cabin miles from nowhere. Even though most of Cat’s songs are slower paced folk tunes, the guy knows how to write lyrics and his singing style is second to none. This record has some songs that get right in the feels. One being Sad Lisa, my favourite on the record. I live when the acoustic guitar gets a little rough on the strum and Cat starts belting, that’s when he’s at his best. I’ll be honest, I’m 100% into this. I’ll be integrating some more Cat into my playlist repertoire. But I might die tonight, so who knows
Off to a slow start but the opening track just grows into a great little number, and shows off what you can expect from the album as a whole. Some slow sections, some fast sections, and a range from forgettable to absolute classics. The songwriting is on display here, with some real nice chord progressions on many tracks. Instrumentation is for the most part simply arranged, typically centering on one or two acoustic guitars and the vocal melody. Overall the album is pretty great, with few tracks that are boring enough to merit displeasure, more than counterbalanced by the brilliance that is Wild World and Father and Son. Besides the aforementioned two amazing songs, other highlights include: the piano riff on Sad Lisa, the crescendo in Miles from Nowhere, the play between when his voice gets intense on On the Road and the na na naaa, and the fantastic denouement that is the title track. This is how you put together an album. Doesn't need to be super complex, just needs to be a good set of a variety of tracks that flow well with each other with a couple top tier tracks to hold it all together.
This voice has very strong pathways to childhood memories for me. An epic songwriter and a wonderful album. I'll say thank you to Cat Stevens for this one, just because that's what you went by at the time.
What can you say? This is classic Cat Stevens. The man is a legend and his music unique.
Så sprød en akustisk guitar. Fantastisk sommermusik. Den er gemt.
Cool
Would listen to some of it again
I was happy to see Tea for the Tillerman come up as my suggested album. I have listened to this and other albums from Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam, and many of his tracks individually. Perhaps my all time favorite track from Cat Stevens is on this album ("Father and Son"), which is in a close competition with my second favorite ("Peace Train" - not on this album). It was good to hear some old favorites like "Where Do the Children Play?", but I found some two new favorites with this listen ("Longer Boats", "On the Road to Find Out"). A couple tracks ventured in to "okay" territory, but I could easily listen to the whole album again. I like Stevens' voice, his music, and the journey of mood and storytelling that he takes the listener through.
Classic Cat Stevens / Yusuf - solid album, Wild World is the star
Like your best old jumper; comforting and reassuring
Some simple acoustic tunes that can really hit those emotional buttons even better so than other tracks
Well how about that. As fate would have it I gave Cat Stevens a proper listen for the first time just the other day. And y’know what? I’m a fan. Good, clean songs with good, clean, positive messages, earnestly performed. Wild World and the title track will always remind me of Skins and Extras respectively, but that’s no bad thing. 4 / 4.5
Fun, folksy, and Cat Stevens voice is incomparable.
Not my fav stevens album, but great. sad that teaser and the firecat isn't a part of 1001 as that album's 5 stars for me. 4 stars.
4.2 - A tightly composed, simply arranged suite of songs worthy of its standout hit "Wild World." Stevens sings about wanderlust and the restlessness of youth with the wisdom of a world-weary traveller who's experienced his own joys and sorrows.
Great album.
Just my cup of tea ☕️ 🫖
Enjoyed this more than I expected. Great song writer.
Super soothing album that doesn't feel dated at all. 4.5/5
cinematic folksy protest-y music for a moody evening
Did not expect to rate it this high coming into it, but it really is a beautiful album that I enjoyed listening to
Listened to on previous occasions, a folksiness that doesn’t feel tired or antiquated, but rather something energised, renewed.
This was cozy, kinda reminiscent of mid-period Jethro Tull on a good day
Only knew maybe one song from this album previously but it was definitely my vibe! Wonderful instrumentals and profound vocals
great album
Cat Stevens, being one of the "founding fathers" of the British Folk scene, is a pioneer for his genre. Folk albums, even in the present day, use influences from Tea for the Tillerman, and it's very clear as to why. A wonderful blend of story-telling, multi-instrumental solos and calming tunes. This album is a treat for both the ears and the soul.
One of my dad’s favourites
Good album
Depth and warmth... That is Cat Stevens secret. Another example of great stories told simply and unembellished
Cat’s voice is a passionate warble (occasionally grating). He’s keen on expressing a certain dynamic percussive element in his music, a certain weightlessness punctuated with hard rhythms. While not always memorable, his songs are attractively adventurous and ambitious. I’m a fan.
Muy buen disco de rock ambientado en los 60/70, con alguna canción bastante conocida. Toques un tanto profundos. Buena voz (enérgica en ocasiones) y con instrumentación variada
A well collated collection of acoustic songs that fit well together. Beautifully performed and produced.
I always love cat stevens
Tremendously trippy in places, with some timeless set pieces (Father and Son, particularly). A little too vaguely spiritual and tricksy for me, with a monotony in some of the musicality - but one I am glad to have listened to.
emotional and sounds rlly good, added some songs to playlist. only 4 songs stars cuz slight sexism (too gendered), religious themes and overall heterosexuality, but idk maybe that’s cuz i looked up the singer first.
Sehr gutes Singer Songwriter Album. Kannte mehrere Titel bereits!
Great songs, interesting recording. Lots of plectrum noise.
4.5
I like 👍
Loved loved loved! Enjoyed Where Do The Children Play as well as Wild World.
recognize wild world Tea for the Tillerman - wholesome af Love the voice, love the lyrics, my soul needs more.
Sentimental without being mawkish.
Not fully my cup of tea, but the playing is masterful and the emotion in Cat Stevens' voice is lovely and this entire album is just so cozy and peaceful and happy.
I didn't expect to like this, but it was pleasant. I woke up in a shit mood today and it settled me to listen this morning. I liked a few songs. The deliverance and tone of this album is just so damn calming.
wild world в финале последней серии первого сезона скинс - навсегда в сердце
Pretty chill. 70s rock
This will always get me in a better mood, and i'ts a good feeling to know that.
cozy vibes, reminds me of dad miles from nowhere is a new favorite
Wild World and Father and Son are truly iconic songs, Cat Stevens created a beautiful album that is still well worth listening to.
Lovely and thoughtful. Pretty tuneful, too. And early milestone in the singer-songwriter category and still well worth one's time today.
Who knew a folk album could go this hard? Yusuf Islam’s simple melodies belie the difficult questions the lyrics ask, particularly on the masterpiece “Father and Son.”
Wow, so somehow after all the years of listening to the various covers of the song "Wild World", I finally found out who has written the original version. And surprisingly enough, even though this track is really great and deeply rooted in culture now, it's not the best song on the album. The whole Side A of the longplay "Tea for the Tillerman" is really amazing. "Where Do the Children Play" and "Hard Headed Woman" is a really strong start of the album, even though the songs are rather lighthearted and Cat Stevens' voice is very soft and gentle. All the tracks are rather simple, with a straightforward melody and not much of other, over complicated instruments. Listening to this record is like finally connecting dots, that you didn't even know were unconnected. Many of those songs were used for soundtracks of the movies, series or commercials, so now I can definitely say - I know where it started. Listening to the album was a very pleasant journey - not extraordinary, but it's definitely a big stepping stone in the music history.
English folk, so obviously not as good as Scottish equivalent, but still very good - and with a couple of all time classics.
A lovely collection of songs, with Father and Son being the obvious highlight. This was especially nice to listen to back to back with the 50th anniversary re-recording
Hyvä! Pari kappaletta, jotka lisäsin suoraan soittolistalle, ja muihin palaan varmaan vielä myöhemmin.
I really liked this album, front to back.
mmh, schon 4/5 würd ich sagen. generelle atmosphäre sehr gut, ich mag, wie die musik meine stimmung beeinflusst, sehr ausgeglichen :) geh ich voll mit
It was like having your Dad sit you down and proceed to tell you stories about his life. It was a very intimate affair.
A classic of mine, tellement écouté ces chansons..
Charming, short album. Takes the mind off of the now and takes you to a little place somewhere else in your mind. With three iconic Cat Stevens gems hidden among other interesting numbers, this little offering is worth a listen to, especially if you’re already looking for something to unwind with. Just be prepared to feel a little something by the end, as “Father and Son” always says a lot to me anyway.
Powerful, dramatic, soul searching, relatable folk-pop. Is folk-pop an oxymoron? Folk music is a tricky thing with me. It walks a fine line and can go either way very easily. I guess it all comes down to authenticity, and I believe Cat Stevens has it in spades. The way he emotes while singing convinces me that he is living these songs in a real way. "Where Do The Children Play," "Wild World," and "Father and Son" is an amazing songwriting hat trick. Three timeless classics on one album. Quite a feat. He was like what? 22 at the time? and he sounds like some kind of ancient sage. All that said, I do find that it's hard for me to continuously listen to this as an album. I prefer his music in small doses, a song or two at a time, rather than all at once. Perhaps this is because it is so potent.
Wild World is always a nice listen except for that line "I'll always remember you like a child, girl." always struck me as a little weird. Regardless it's very competent and Yusuf is a great musician, but overall it's definitely like eating a whole bucket of ice cream in one sitting, definitely too much for a single time.
Very enjoyable and calm folk album. No standout best songs however so still trying to find the song to add to my playlist.
4 star but a very very good ones. Lovely songs, a couple of which are obviously outstanding.
:))
Digg start på dagen
Veldig koselig plate. To heftige bangers, noen andre gode og noen som kom og gikk uten at jeg skjønte det.
This was an easy listen. Cat Stevens has a fairly unique voice and the music is pretty standard stuff. I’m sure it was much more unique then. Seems like singer/songwriters are everywhere now in this style. Again, I’d never listened to one of his albums completely. Always just the singles and popular cuts. Those are the best songs on this album but it was still a good listen.
I loved the album! Cat Stevens has a stunning voice, fragile yet masculine, and the remaster lets every note on the guitar come through clean as anything. The lyrics are super 70s, but "Hard Headed Woman" and "Father and Son" both speak plainly and resonate with me. Great experience!
Pretty great album - A few top 10s and good theme. 4/5
The vocals and how they were used with the music was nice. Enjoyed most tracks.
enjoyed it more than I expected
Sehr entspannt
There are loads of little things I love about this album - the percussive sound of the pick on the guitar strings; the swell of strings halfway through Sad Lisa; the timeless lyrics throughout the album; Yusef's (often harmonized) singing. Such a good album.
The singer / songwriter genre has always been one of my favorites. Cat Stevens plays and sings well. He writes personal and emotional songs like "Sad Lisa" and the heartrending "Father and Son." While I don't consider him on the same level as some others like Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, or Bob Dylan, Stevens is a wonderful storyteller and I have always enjoyed his music.
Good singer songwriter album with Cat's most famous song (arguably). Probably warrants more than a few listens
Timeless voice and lyrics. Close to a 5.
A beautiful, enchanting album
Beautiful songs with well written and moving lyrics. 4.5
Wow, definitely a classic. My first time hearing this album in full, but it's got "Wild World," which always makes me think of that SNL skit, and the legendary "Father and Son," truly one of the greatest songs ever made. I listened to it for years before learning about the military implications, that apparently it was written as part of a scrapped play/story about a military revolution. The father is basically pleading his son not to go off and enlist in the revolutionary war, and the son is young and eager to fight for what he believes is right. There's plenty of resonance to this still, whether it's just in the context of fathers and sons butting heads, or personally I could hear it in a modern context of a father pleading his psycho incel/right wing son to not storm the capitol. I find myself siding more with the father, knowing how gentle his advice is, and he wishes only for his son to live a life of peace and happiness. That's all I want, and this album gives it to me. I'm not sure if we'll get Teaser and the Firecat on here too, but that's a great Cat Stevens album as well. Favorite tracks: Father and Son, Wild World, Sad Lisa, Longer Boats, Where Do the Children Play. Album art: Love this children's book style, like an Aesop fable illustration or something. Plenty going on here to look at, something's off about that tillerman. Truly iconic. 4.5/5
Great album to feather a little norm into my day. Strong songwriting
7/25/2022 - ALBUM #179 Today's Album: "Tea For The Tillerman" by Cat Stevens - This album is pure beauty from front to back. The sound of it is like Cat Stephens was trying to make this album sound like a landscape painting, with the gentle guitar strums acting as strokes of foliage across the canvas and his rich vocals acting as the large sun warming up the entire piece. From Where Do The Children Play?: a ballad expressing optimism for the future while asking the important question, who is all of this progress for? Then moving onto Hard Headed Woman, expressing the love he holds for a woman that can hold him to be the best he can and accepts him for what that is. It sets up a template of soft folky subtlety mashed with poignant, critical songwriting. The track Wild World stands as an all time Cat Stephens classic because of it’s captivating chorus and expert guitar picking. I enjoy the track Miles From Nowhere for continuing this theme of blind optimism for the future, distilling it into one’s personal journey in life. Cat also goes off here vocally on this track and the band does a great job of keeping up with colorful pianowork and soft chorus vocals. The track On The Road to Find Out does a great job of picking up the tone near the end of the project before we dive into the absolute masterpiece that is the track, Father and Son. An expression of the passing of time and the way the viewpoints clash between a father and his son simply because of where they are in their journey through life is captured in pure songwriting genius and rivals Cats in the Cradle for the saddest song with this concept. Not to mention the track itself is a fantastic guitar driven tune with a super satisfying melody line. Finally, the album ends off with the title track, Tea For The Tillerman, which perfectly ties back into that Where will the Children Play? Idea that was expressed in the beginning of the album, perfectly framing the heart and soul of this record: a weary, but optimistic view into humanity’s future. Overall, this album is like a bowl of chicken noodle soup. It just feels warm and makes you feel better when you might be having a difficult day. Give this one a listen if you enjoy acoustic folk and prefer a bit more nuance to the way that songs are written. Highlights: Where Do The Children Play?, Wild World, Miles From Nowhere, Longer Boats, On The Road To Find Out, Father And Son, Tea For The Tillerman Score: 8.5/10 A simply beautiful acoustic folk album with a powerful message that ties everything together.
Really enjoyed this. Pleasent and calm. Relaxing simple sound, with great lyrics.
A folk rock album that is well produced without compromising the natural folksy quality of the genre thanks to Cat Stevens's skill as a storyteller. His character here reminds me of a grandfather who gives stories and advices to his grandchildren. In general, he's a man getting old amidst a rapidly changing society. I love how he portrayed it without sounding like a typical technophobic person. It's sentimental, it's delicate, and it's sincere. Great folk.
3.75
Easy listening from start to finish. touching songs. great music.
I enjoy the pleasant, soft folk music of this album. Although the song structures and such are somewhat predictable I can see myself listening to the album more in the future.
Another one my Dad loves. It is lovely, melodic, folksy and yearning. It sometimes is a little too folksy and a bit of the middle sags somewhat. But around that lull are some perfect songs. And I mean perfect songs.
Muy bueno
This is a tough one to rate. It fires on a bunch of cylinders that I'll always love: psychedelic fuzz, organ, sad strings, a mix of genre influences in a cohesive sound. I was left a little wistful, generously, at the end.
This is a good example of why I'm visiting this site. An album sprinkled with timeless gems (most notably Wild World and Father and Son) that I've never listened to front to back. Overall I enjoyed it and was happy to discover Miles From Nowhere. Cat Stevens is iconic and his distinct vocals on this one is a big reason. Bonus points for the subtle string arrangement from Del Newman. I'll have to revisit his work with other artists after reading his resume. Tough one to rate since it's my first: 3.75 of 5
Much better than I expected.
Own. Great album, glad he’s back.
4.5
I loved Wild World as a child, and I love it now. Father and Son is beautifully poignant. The album is much more than these two singles though. Hard Headed Woman, Sad Lisa, Where do the Children Play are all great tracks. It can veer towards being a little samey but overall an excellent singer songwriter with nice melodies, arrangements, and lyrics.
Classic folk rock album with a lot of hits that is now part of the pop culture. Rock & roll hall of fame !
Brilliant and masterful folk pop album. It was a smash hit when it came out and that's totally understandable with great instant classic songs like Father And Son, Wild World or On The Road To Find Out.
Just an album of good old acoustic guitar pop, and there's nothing wrong with that. Some timeless songs on this record, and an all round easy listen.
I love this album. It's simple, whimsical and beautiful.
Very enjoyable listen. Good songwriting, good melodies.
Un dels discos de folk rock amb millors melodies i arranjaments. Punt àlgid en la carrera de Cat Stevens, temes com 'Wild World' alegren qualsevol dels dies
In all honesty, its a classic. Not my genre at all, but its really good
Love me a bit of Cat Stevens/Yusuf.
Cat Steven's was supposed to be the patron saint of the patchouli-infused bedsit dweller, and as such I thought it would all be a little more fey than this. I like it when there's a bit of bite in Stevens' voice! 'Wild World', despite its rather patronising chorus hook, and 'Father and Son' are rightly lauded as standouts. The other thing that struck me is the production - every instrument feels very live and present. I'd happily listen to this again.
Love it. I think I even mostly succeeded in listening to it without really thinking about a single Wes Anderson movie. I'm not sure I had ever heard "Miles from Nowhere" before, but now I've heard it twice in an hour. Really good tune - almost has classic Elton John vibes. Lyrics here and there don't always land, but overall this was a very pleasant way to start my Monday.
Quality album
Chilled, beautiful music.
While folk music is not my usual cup of coffee, I find one cannot help but be touched by the poignant material in this album. I think we can all agree this is a classic.
Very good, calming music that was put together well
Very easy to listen to, and I understand the folksy potency of Yusuf very well now after listening to this. That being said, it did dip a few times for me.
Surprisingly good.
Þekkti öll lögin. Svo mér líður bara vel að hafa farið í þessa nostalgíu.
Favourite songs: - Where do the children play - Wild world - Sad Lisa
Gotta love Cat, have this one at home. Very good
What a pleasant listen. Stevens weaves great stories into enjoyable folk melodies so well, it just puts you in a good mood. Really well crafted from start to finish.
Was familiar with this one, my dad likes Cat Stevens. Is a good listen, relaxing.
This album is the embodiment of the good kind of classic rock and folk for me. Hard to wrap my mind around it being 50 years old and still so relevant. Wild World was a favourite before today. The version of Father and Son as a duet between his older and younger selves on the 50th anniversary rerecording hits harder than the original but it's a classic sound.
Very enjoyable
I’m not too familiar with Cat Stevens, but I found this album to be very pleasant. Stevens’ brand of folk is fairly typical of the time being driven by piano and guitar. He has an impeccable sense of melody but for me, this music just doesn’t push the boundaries.
Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens (1970) This is a beautiful album, which I first heard in 1970 or 1971, thanks to my older sister. I’ve listened to it hundreds of times since, and it always inspires. The Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) was once approached by a man after a concert who made a critical observation: “Herr Bruckner, your symphonies are too long!” Bruckner replied, “On the contrary, my good man, it is you who are too short.” It takes patience and a willingness to sit still, if you want to ‘get it’. Any critic (e.g., Robert Christgau, The Village Voice, 6/10/71) who complains that Tea for the Tillerman is ‘repetitive’ and ‘melodically uninteresting’ is merely revealing a similar weakness as a listener. Lovers of music must not have the attention span of a gnat. Singer/songwriter Cat Stevens displayed rare talent on this breakout album that goes far beyond the ‘hits’ “Wild World” and “Father and Son”. Indeed, most people who love this record probably have other more beloved tracks, and there are plenty from which to choose. For me, it’s “Sad Lisa”, but that’s probably due to what some would call my paternalistic and condescending misogyny. Tough. To fully appreciate Tea for the Tillerman, the listener must sit still. Please do. Stevens’ comfortingly baritone voice has a slightly croaky timbre and lacks tonal precision, but is unquestionably authentic—essential for grabbing hold of the penetrating and thoughtful (if sometimes overly didactic) lyrics, like: “The answer lies within, so why not take a look now? Kick out the devil’s sin, pick up a good book now.” (and not just any Book will do, Yusuf). There are some splendid arrangements, with eloquent strings and expressive yet restrained percussion. On “Sad Lisa”, sit still and listen carefully to delicate features such as the suddenly tripled piano arpeggio at 1:07, the violin solo at 1:52, and pizzicato strings at 3:30. And that’s not to mention the deft percussive clicking and barely discernible guitar plucking. Someone paid a lot of attention to arranging this track, even if the performance is minutely flawed by dropped tempo and two stumbles on the piano. I was pleasantly impressed on this listen with the extraordinary contributions of Alun Davies on fingerstyle acoustic guitar and backing vocals, correcting my earlier mistaken assumptions. Davies did much to create the classic ‘Cat Stevens’ sound. I’ll have to give a fresh listen to Teaser and the Firecat this afternoon. Look at irony in the cover art (painted by Stevens himself). Soil-shaping tiller-men are likely not known for taking tea (I dunno; ask the British). Whenever a broad shouldered tiller-man does take tea, however, I suppose he is most suitably pictured with an oversized mug fitted for large rugged hands and beefy fingers. With such an accommodation, he can savor all the delicate sensory pleasures, just like your Aunty. If he sits still. 4/5
I liked the album a lot. It had many really good songs and an overall nice sound. Good album
De va mysigt!!
Pretty folk rock. Not sure how to articulate it but there’s a certain charm that draws me in. Maybe it’s in Stevens’ voice, his words or the instrumentation. Who knows?
Very cool!
Golden hippie music. Sgt Pepper probably got high listening to this album.
One of the most underrated songwriters out there
Good listen
cosa vuoi dirgli a Cat, voto 7.5 ma due singoloni elevano la questione
Arrived at Cat Stevens a long time ago via Harold and Maude and always liked it a lot. There can be a certain preachiness to his lyrics and can maybe err on the side of softness and lightness but I think this album is pretty perfect.
Good stuff, will possibly listen to the odd track again, here and there.
Better than I thought. It grew on me
Nice little acoustic bops. Sad lisa being a highlight.
Honestly a nice listen, not too overwhelming. Father and son is a classic. Little lacking of highs and the voice does get a bit too annoying for 5 Stars
12th November 2021 Listened mainly while getting the front room ready for Jake, jess and the boys to come and stay for the weekend. Love this album, feels like maturing and developing throughout. I imagine it keeps on giving as you move through life.
Good mood, thought out lyrics, FATHER AND SON
Easy, relaxing, chilled. What's not to like?
Never judge an album by its artwork. I was pleasantly surprised by this. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Still humming Wild World..
Heard it many times. Foreigner still my favorite Cat Stevens album.
Overall a great album. For me it has some song-making cliches that makes it a bit boring at times, still I believe it's a must listen.
Not my first experience of this album, it's a classic and deservedly so. I like it very much.
Wild World is a classic for a reason. Genuinely calming album. Hard headed woman is my next favorite from this album. Quickly became a favorite and I'm glad I discovered it.
a gem - a bit too earnest at points but some superbly crafted songs. 4.
Prima Yusuf!
4/5
This is very decent. I know this album pretty well and it certainly passes the test of time!
This was quite the nice listen! Very quirky
Float downriver on a boat of pure songcraft, expertly steered by yer man Yusuf/Cat.
Pretty standout folk record. Favorites: Where do the children play?, Wild World, Sad Lisa
Mila odmiana po dog manowym starze, nadal wyspy brytyjskie, ale tym razem o wiele bardziej folkowo, chociaz jest to dosc mocno popularny styl folka, ale nie na tyle populary zebym kojarzyl tytul czy artyste, jak na ignoranta muzycznego przystalo, wiec Cat Stevens lub obecnie grajacy pod pseudonimem Yusuf Islam, z dosc oczywistych wzgledow, to artysta londynski grajacy folka opartego na brzmieniu akustyka oraz klawiszy, dodatkowymi instrumentami pojawiajacymi sie na plycie sa smyczki, kontrabas, drumsy, kongosy czy wiolaczela, ale nigdzie album nie sprawia wrazenia przytloczenia instrumentami, melodycznie i lirycznie jest prosto, a jednak tak bogato, bo proste kawalki, pozostawiaj pole do wolnej interpretacji, glownym motywem beda duchowe poszukiwania, chyba nic dziwnego jak na artyste ktory zmienil imie na islam, ale nawet songi, ktore sie dobrze sprzedaly, to jest wild world, z na pierwszy rzut oka wyglada jak typowy love song, czy raczej after love song, bo bardziej o rozejsciu sie pary, a prawdopobnie traktuje on o przejsciach Cata, ktory rok przed nagraniem tego albumu zdychal na gruzlice i odme plucna i zegnal sie ze swiatem, tak obrocil losy i pewnie tez stad motyw poszukiwania czegos nowego, czy to artystycznie czy duchowo, o ile wild worlda skojarzylem praktycznie po kilku nutkach, tak jeszcze jeden traczek byl mi znany z straznikow galaktyki voliumarza drugiego, na endingu byl father and son, jestem pewien ze jeszcze longer boats gdzies mi sie obil o uszy, ale juz nie zgadne gdzie, chyba od czasu albumu Cohena nie bylo pika ktory tak lirycznie do mnie trafil, ze w kazdym traku mozna cos dla siebie wyluskac, chociaz tylko 36 minut na 11 kawalkow, to nie ma zadnych filerowych miejsc, gdyby tylko troche bardziej surowo byl wyprodukowany, bo jednak slychac spore katowanie overdubowaniem tam gdzie bardziej skomplikowane partie ala smyczki+gitarka z kontrabasem perfekcjonizm wykonania odbiera autentycznosci, ale calosciowo ale jest to przypadlosc tylko we fragmentach albumu, jako calosc przybilbym stempel autentycznosci, glownie przez strone wokalno liryczna, na plejke wrzuce wild worlda i miles from nowhere, a na liste do przesluchania albumow musi zostac dodane Tea for the Tillerman 2, ktore ukazalo sie w tamtym roku na 50lecie, jedynie po okladce widze, ze pan sternikowy z okladki wszedl w ere kosmiczna, tak samo dzieciarnia na drzewach, ciekawe bedzie uslyszec tego samego artyste po 50 latach
Must have been 10 years ago since the last time I listened to this album. The music is easily 5 stars just like any other Cat Stevens album from that period, but -1 for the lyrics.
This was very pleasant. Thought I didn't know any Cat Stevens songs but turns out I knew two of these!
A little more mellow than my usual listening but I enjoy the simplicity and the melody.
Great album!!!
yes
Beautiful music, lovely vocals, gorgeous production, a fine, fine album.
Je n'ai pas grand chose à raconter sur ce projet, étant en proie à une semaine qui s'annonce très éprouvante temporellement, je vous prie de bien vouloir comprendre que je ne peux me permettre de prendre le temps d'écrire des reviews brillantes. J'ai eu Robert au téléphone, il comprend et ne m'en tient pas rigueur. Un album qui ne demande qu'à confirmer donc.
classic
Great songwriting, acoustic mastery
Folk rock lento de Cat Stevens... Dos megahits.
Caught me by surprise - such an easy listen. Very enjoyable
Solid album, could use a bit more variation in flavor maybe.
Pleasant folk rock, nice music and nice songwriting. I think the lyrics were a little heavy-handed at times. 7/10
It has some weird lyrics and follows a lot of musical clichés but it sounds nice. 8
3 1/2
Short and sweet, very nice
I know this album a bit already. where do the children play: nice song./ hard headed woman: good, but not a classic perhaps wild world: a great song sad lisa: miles from nowhere: but i might die tonight: longer boats - bit repetitive. into white - bit too soft on the road to find out: father and son: tea for the tillerman:
"Well, you roll on roads Over fresh green grass For your lorry loads Pumping petrol gas" wild world is so catchy Sad Lisa is an odd song considering he said it was about himself "’Cause I’ll drink to you, my baby I’ll think to that, I’ll think to that" "Be straight, think right" But I might die tonight! super super catchy album longer boats is a banger, I'm a sucker for songs with boats or water you can definitely see this is before his Buddhist part and definitely before his conversion to islam "For you will still be here tomorrow But your dreams may not" had to Google this as I heard the boyzone version obviously it was somewhere deep in the back of my mind "’Cause while the sinners sin The children play Oh Lord, how they play and play For that happy day" really surprised by this album 4 - enjoyed it, will listen again
Nice and relaxing
I'm rounding up from a 3.5 because I'll listen to this again. Few hits on there and songs like Sad Lisa & Miles From Nowhere are worth a listen. Pleasant, mellow, inoffensive.
Remember when this guy advocated for the death of Salman Rushdie via death fatwa
Not gonna lie, I went into this thinking it was gonna be shit hippie music. I was wrong. It is only 10% shit hippie music. The other 90% is pretty rad and chill.
Good chill acoustic