Reviews (page 9 of 13)
Pretty solid, Wild World is surely the top song here.
Really beautiful. Just a top songwriter presenting their songs in nice simple arrangements. I'll probably revise my opinion upwards with more listens
Too smooth, too simple for my taste.
2 monster songs here. But 2 great songs don't make a great record.
3/5, enjoyable, sparked memories of the songs.
Fint singer/songwriter album. Velproduceret og Stevens er i hopla.
Fathers and Sons is beautiful and makes me tear up. Lovely album but not something I want to listen to
I like the songwriting and story telling in each song. Wasn't an unpleasant listen by any means, just not a sound that I gravitate towards. Rating: 5.5/10 Fave songs: On the Road to Find Out, Miles from Nowhere
Liked this more than I thought I would. Decent 70s folk for background listening
Cute little tunes. It's a bop.
Me gusto. Para pasar el rato es agradable
Het was wel echt een mooi folks album. De stem van de zanger is zo mooi, diep en heel rijk. Je hebt echt het gevoel dat je toegezongen wordt door een wijze oom/vader. Het thema van het album was wel heel erg hippie dus hou van iedereen en doe rustig aan want het leven gaat toch wel door. Niet alle nummers vond ik even speciaal dus zou het een 3.5/ 4 geven
The songs are beautiful and timeless. A bit of quiet contemplation in these turbulent times.
Enjoyable
The bangers are bangers, the rest sounds the same
Kesälevy
All sounds very samey until the end. Enjoyed bits but was slow. 3/5
Three stars
Albums assez sympa pour une après midi au calme, mais après le premier morceau qui m'a mis énormément d'espoirs, et Wide World qui m'a renvoyé au collège quand je regardais Skins, je me suis un peu ennuyé. Très bonne production cependant, qui reste à nu pour nous faire profiter du duo voix / guitare qui marche redoutablement bien par moment, mais qui finit par lasser à mi-longueur.
Good.
It's fine. He can sing but I wasn't drawn in emotionally to his singing style.
This is music from the early 1970s world that was passing as I was born. I listened to this album a lot back in the day. Father and Son is great unassailable cringe, and Wild World is okay. I still admire the sensibility, but these days the tunes seems slight. Still, the world is better for having this album in it.
Really need to be in the mood for Cat Stevens
Eh, it was okay, I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. Probably saved by the first 3 tracks and Father and Son
050626 12:29 3.5
3.5 stars
It made me picture American countryside. It definitely gave me that vibe. There were quite a few songs that i added to my liked list which says something. I don't think I'll listen to it again but still loved the experience
Interesante la experiencia de escuchar a este señor. El folk por lo general me aburre, pero este llega un poco más deep y tiene algo de un dejo de rock medio setentoso improlijo que me gusta. De todas formas, escuchar todo el álbum entero se me hace algo aburrido en base a mis gustos personales. Pero me llevo algo de este señor para otras veces.
Fun and whimsical, 3.5/5
Classic Folk
3/5
Ook weer lowkey een vibe, maar ook een beetje saai ofzo??
Where do the children plaahaeaheaheahayyy
Of course everyone knows Wild World, but I really enjoyed some of the other songs that were more unfamiliar to me.
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABY BABY ITS A WILD WORLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Really on the cusp of 3 and 4. Really wish I could give it a 3.5. At the end of the day, it doesn't quite meet my requirement for a 4, so 3 it is.
Better than I expected. Great storyteller. Not extraordinary voice but he tells the story of the music via vocals and lets the instrumentals come in and out of view. I rock with it.
Ooh baby, baby! It's a wild world! Some good, classic songs on this album. I never would have chosen to listen to it on my own, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. As a note, I started listening to it on my laptop and moved over to my noise-cancelling headphones. This album sounds fabulous in noise-cancelled stereo sound. I added a few songs from this album to my liked songs and would be happy to listen to this album again in the future.
Where do the children play? Far away from anywher what's playing Cat Stevens' music
I like Yusuf. Nothing unexpected when I listened though.
Toch wa braafjes
Nice middle of the road album....very long.
I read about Cat Stevens and truly admire his personality. My favourite song from the album was 'Wild World' and 'Sad Lisa'. I breezed past through the rest of the album.
Cat Stevens is a name I am familiar with - when I listened to this album I know I have heard several of the songs - but I think always covers. I don't recall hearing any of these original versions, with the POSSIBLE exception of Wild World. Largely I quite enjoyed them or there are some slightly odd, dated elements. Not sure about his craving for a hard-headed woman? Father To Son is a nice poignant song.
Miles from nowhere hits home Father and son ma ładny tekst Poza tym to raczej nie dla mnie
It’s a nice mellow album. Certainly fits a mood. It’s pretty good. 3/5 Might listen again
I like the second half alot better. First half 2/5 second half 5/5
This has some melodic folk pop songs with some lovely melodies. "Wild World" is the one that stands the most to me regarding melodies. I recognised "Father and Son" as the song where lots the original melody was used in "Fight Test" by Flaming Lips, very interesting debacle that lawsuit is. I believe "Fight Test" does a lot more with the melody than the original song does, and I simply like a lot more; it's more colourful. However I still have appreciation for "Father and Son", similar to how I might I prefer a cover version over the original, but I will still like the original at some level (e.g I prefer the Banshee's version of "Dear Prudence" over the original Beatles version.) Not sure if I would return to this album, not a fan of Steven's opinions in general, so that puts me off a bit. Though I don't like him as a person, this rating of this album reflects my opinion strictly on the album and not his extreme views and who he is deep down. Highlight Song/s: "Wild World" and "Father and Son"
I don't usually like singer songwriter artists. But this guy wrote some great songs.
It was fine not really my kinda music, but was a short record and was fine background music to driving. 3.
I don't really care for Cat Stevens but my favorite Cat Stevens song, Father and Son, is on this album. Wild World is the hit and is one of my least favorite of his songs. I am not loving this album. Miles From Nowhere is an improvement. Longer Boats is good too, kind of a hit or miss album. Father and Son is a great song though. It's not just a great Cat Stevens song, it's a great song. When the kid is basically pleading to be free....amazing.
good calm music.
Liked some it....he had sime good tunes but was never a huge fan. Does bring back childhood memories...
Very nice acoustic album served its purpose well, although long boats is genuinely a dreadful song unfortunately. 7.5 outta ten
Господи наконец-то не прогрессив рок с детским плачем. КАЙНДА МИЛО!!! Но всё такое прямо... чертовски спокойное. Ну ладно, 3 звезды. Но я бы поставила 3,5 звезды!!
Ooh! Yusuf! I’ll take it! I had AP US History exams today so I didn’t get to this for a second, but I like this album enough. Yusuf’s voice is alright, and the songs are invariably well-recorded. The songs are pretty boring at times though. “Hard Headed Woman” isn’t really all that great, and “Sad Liza” isn’t well-written enough to justify how boring of an arrangement it is. That’s kind of the album’s problem. It’s pleasant, but it’s not really like something that is that nice to listen to. It’s too boring. Obviously the highs are incredible, but I can’t believe how invariable inoffensive it all is! It doesn’t feel personal in any way, and that really pisses me off. It doesn’t feel as if our dear singer is a real person, as much as he is just some vessel for these more often than not unimpressive folksongs. Thankfully, on songs like “Longer Boats” and “Into White,” this problem is less existent. Actually the B-side is waaaaaay better than the A-side. I don’t know though. The songs don’t really go anywhere. I can’t say I really love it. 6.7/10
A nice listen, though nothing mind blowing.
Favorites: - Wild World - Miles from Nowhere - Father and Son
The big Cat Stevens stuff I knew going into this I was hit-or-miss on, and the album as a whole felt the same way, and his annoying British hippie mysticism shit was beginning to annoy me, but the arrangements and production are solid.
I don't hate it but on the other hand I wanted to kms
The Office using the title track reminded me to go back to this album. I wasn’t a fan at the time, but this album and that run of three are brilliant.
Cute songs with a lot of variety, one or two great ones ! Cover : Love it, very original and makes sense with the overall tone !
I used to have a Cat Steven’s compilation years ago, which I enjoyed. I have to be in the mood for his music, but this is a good album. Exactly as I expected it to be.
I have of course known "Wild World" and "Father and Son" basically my entire life, but don't think I was familiar with anything else on this album. I had never noticed it before, but a lot of Chris Thile's music reminds me of Cat Stevens. Especially his voice. I liked this. Loved parts.
Decent album, a lot of the songs sound the same though. Good listen to just have on in the background.
Very pleasant sounding; kind of the platonic ideal of this sort of singer-songwriter-y folk stuff.
I'm not sure what to say. Decent I suppose. Being a father of two boys, Father and Son definitely resonates with be though. I'd listen again.
Gonna need to listen more but right now Cat Stevens doesn’t super do it for me but I can also picture myself being a Cat Stevens super fan if I listen to enough of his music. I feel like I can’t be alone in this feeling.
Just a fantastic album with a handful of his hits
Good to finally listen to a whole album by Cat Stevens. This is classic singer songwriter material. These songs are really well written and performed. There’s a feeling of great sentimentality here. Although I’ve heard his songs over the years and not thought much about them, it’s possible I’m connecting with it more now as I age. Seems to be worth checking out all his other albums.
Good album.
Nice
It’s nice
it was nice! kinda half-listened on the drive back from oklou. wild world and father & son are both such beautiful songs. don't have a lot to say about the rest but it was pleasant. 3.5
i mean. why not. my lowk nonce libertarian washington [REDACTED]s fan high school music teacher loved (the fucking cover version of) wild world. yeah you fucking look it m8. the thing about some of these folk artists is that. y'know. all the figurative language work they put in can't compete with the (downright clinical) efficiency of kid a era yorke (along with other artists etc. yada). you're not outworking "there are two colors in my head." cat stevens ain't half bad at it though. i did need to hear this. but i'm only moved sometimes. predominantly instrumentally. lyrically by the album cuts. "father and son" is an all timer. 3.1-3.6
its fine
I very much like the old country sounding albums, although this one didn’t have quite enough bangers to justify a 4 star
It's Cat Stevens. I didn't hate it as much as I was expecting. I really don’t have anything to say.
I liked it. Ive already known of Wild World and Father and Son, but still. I appreciate its simplicity and timelessness of the message being sent.
La verdad que es lindo de escuchar, y tiene un temon. Es como dulce, tranquilo, un poco mimo al alma.
6/10
Sad Lisa 4 ever
He has a beautiful voice, and some of the songs are really stirring. Still an uphill climb for folk to really bowl me over though.
It was pretty solid. My favorites were probably Sad Lisa, Miles from Nowhere, and Father and Son. Overall, I would give this a 3.6/5! 🫤!
I couldn't tell you why. Maybe my elementary school music teacher played this album in class? But I always associate this album with children music. Not bad by any stretch but it's a weird dichotomy in my head.
Yeah it's 70s hippie folksy stuff. There're a few things I'm always a sucker for on this album. Nice rhodes melodies, interesting chord progressions (even though a few times it falls into that monotonous 1-4 thing for too long), evocative lyrics that get complex emotions from me even if I can't place my finger on what they are totally. That said, there are some things that chugged along as well. Hard Headed Woman ends up kinda aimlessly wandering, the lyrics in Wild World aren't bad but kinda strangely placed rhythmically. Miles from Nowhere has a sort of lame groove. Die Tonight and On the Road are almost skips, they're so generic classic 1970s rock. I liked all the ones I didn't just mention a lot for their depth and emotional melodies and lyrics, but that leaves the album half and half for me. I guess the highest I can give it is a 3.
It was good, but a bit too soft genre wise for me!
As singer - songwriters go, Cat Stevens or Yusuf Islam is up there. I prefer Teaser and the Firecat to this album though. But 'Father and Son' is one of those timeless songs that stands out on a solid album. The rest, apart from maybe 'Sad Lisa', don't quite have the same impact, even though some are pretty famous. As a side note, The Flaming Lips adaption of it (Fight Test) is worth a listen alongside Yusuf's.
Acoustic
Yusuf agradable
Nice slow album. Best song Sad Lisa
i adore sad lisa. and wild World, but the rest are kind of meh.
Good jolly yet forlorn old man music.
Classic
3/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/cat-stevens/tea-for-the-tillerman/ Decent, but not much my thing. Starts to drag a bit even with it’s relatively short length.
Not as bad as I was expecting. Not really my thing, but a pretty decent record nonetheless. And excellent production for 1970.
Nice? Idk
Enjoyable, brief....a rarity on this list.
Good one
For some reason this album has always annoyed me. I appreciate it more now that I am older.
Solid songs, solid singing, quite good. Solid 3
I enjoy the vocal performance in the opening track, slightly unusual and original way of doing his vocal inflections. Fits his voice very well. Wild World- great single from the album. Was the only track that I had heard previously. Sad Lisa- a Nice change of pace after the more energetic Wild World. Maybe it drags on for a bit too long? The next part of songs kind of floats into eachother in my opinion. Not saying theyre bad but kind of forgettable. Longer boats kind of has an oldschool- folk song (turn of the century?), with the repetitive chorus. father and son probably the best track of the second half of the album. Beautiful. All in all its a decent album, with a couple highlights. 3/5
7/10
I felt guilty listening to it but dam he could write a song
Have heard some of this stuff before. Never appealed to me, probably better than oa lot of the other early 70s sing/songwriters but that doesn't mean much. A lof of duds on this, particularly side 2. 2.5 rounded up Heard before? Some Owned: No 60/249 (24%) Will I get: Unlikely
I vaguely know the name Cat Stevens, but I have to admit I've never listened to anything of his before. I enjoyed this well enough and will come back to it at a later date, but as of my first listen, it didn't strike me as anything truly exceptional. I prefer folk music by the likes of Simon & Garfunkel
Likeit
No es de mi agrado el estilo de Cat Stevens, si bien hay canciones que se destacan por su composición, no es un albúm que me haya maravillado, me pareció bastante aburrido.
Puedo ver cómo es un clásico. Maybe no me agarró con la concentración necesaria, porque pausé mucho y me costó terminarlo. Pero hermosa instrumentalización.
a nice acoustic time
No diría que me encantó, pero fue una escucha facil y disfrutable. Volvería a escucharlo en un futuro.
Doomscrolling lil retard like me is happy we have music to snap me back to reality of what being a human is really about.
No esperaba nada y la verdad que gran gran álbum. Emocional, bien sentido en la interpretación, y musicalmente agradable. Lo disfruté mucho. 7/10
alr
Fav song: hard headed woman/where do the children play Very quiet and calm overall, lots of guitar. At first it felt a little strange but after awhile started to sound nostalgic, the vibe stayed the same along the album. Would I be adding to be my playlist
melodías increíbles
Yes
Nice, but to slow and calm for me
normal
All these songs are well-written, with great melodies, but they all work in exactly the same way, and Stevens’ voice isn’t strong or interesting enough to elevate the material any more than what it is. It’s all very pleasant. Best track: “Longer Boats”
Really nice
vibig, sonst weniger meins
7/10
Some nice folk rock with good songwriting. It’s failing to connect with me emotionally but it is a good album.
Soft and nice and cute.
43# i heard of cat stevens, but never got into an album of his. I think he will have more than one album in here, cause this isn't his most recognized one, right? nope just this album for cat stevens. Wasnt giving this much credit, but it's a solid record. Elton John type beat
2/5. A few good songs. Nothing special
I thought this was going to be a 1 star for me, since I have a history of not liking Cat Stevens. Perhaps I'm getting soft in my old age, but this wasn't bad. Nobody tell my punk rock friends.
The songwriting here is great, but I don't think I was in the mood for this at the moment. Favourite Track(s): Father And Son Least Favourite Track(s): Where Do The Child Play?
Bit of a family favourite (or maybe compromise) Sentimental pop but I like it. Makes me want to watch Rushmore again…
A wonderful collection of folk rock songs. Great storytelling and very good instrumentation. Not really my thing however and whilst vaguely enjoyable I don’t really see myself coming back to it. Highlight was probably “Sad Lisa”, loved the strings in that.
Some classics on there, but every time I hear a cover of his songs it's better. Also he came across like a right twat on Desert Island Discs. The non-hits are non-remarkable.
70s folk-pop with slick production. The two singles are fondly regarded, as is the album as a whole, and I can't really disagree, although I do wish the backing band were given a little more to do more often. It's decent acoustic melodrama, but not something I choose to listen to often, it's a little too ponderous and aloof.
lot of nothing burger-3*
didnt have much time to listen, but from what i heard i quite like it! i'd already heard father and son before and it's such a heartfelt track, so bittersweet. might give it the proper listen it deserves if i get the time
mama used to play ts in the car, great folk tunes and some big hits, love the sound maybe a bit monotone
The first album by Mr Stevens that i have ever listened to. This was more or less exactly what I expected. You expect a certain standard, and you get it. The outstanding 2 monster tracks in Wild World and Father and Son, connected by a collection of quality folky style songs. For me it was a gnats nadger away from being worth a 4. I feel it just lacked that certain something. Can't say what, but something was missing. A very high 3, but none the less, a 3.
Lovely
it sounds pretty good, but it doesnt move me
très bien
It is good pop acoustic album. I enjoyed listening to it.
Prima album. 1 nummer kende ik natuurlijk. Die is erg leuk
Generally maudlin, but a couple of classics.
fun music
great guitarwork
fine.
Not bad but in no way memorable
I like Cat Stevens
There are some good tracks in here, but it's a bit mellow for my taste. Not bad.
3.5/5
3/5
So there are 3 stand out tunes. Wild world alone makes this 4 stars. This would be better with tighter arrangements and a better band. But it’s still good. I can’t see going back to listen other than the three or 4 songs though.
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. A little over the top at times, but good over all.
Meh, not a big fan of Cat Stevens.
Wish someone had a recording of Seth Putnam going to an open mic night as Cat Stevens.
A little too chill. But I didn't hate it
No you’re crying.
Chill mais j'ai pas été transcendée
a calm album, pretty decent, a really good song here and there, added a few to my playlist sometimes borderline boring
very wholesome
A nice album. Good with a biscuit on a Sunday afternoon.
Good
Really enjoyed this. More of a 3.5
The Cat Stevens/Yusuf record has a lot to love but it’s not all for me. I particularly enjoy the arrangements throughout and the songwriting is good (the two biggest hits Father and Son and Wild World are quite undeniable too), but i’m not a fan of his vocal dynamics, going soft to loud in most songs feels a bit corny to me and dampens the overall quite sensitive and emotional effect quite considerably for me, going solid to high 3
all the songs sound the same and get annoying after like 5 songs but a few classics and standouts
Me gustó, lindos ambientes genera y melodías bellas.
Random thoughts: * Old Yusuf is still great! * I enjoyed this one and need to play it more frequently as I was familiar with the hits but there is so much more. * I can't listen to Father and Son without hearing the Flaming Lips "Fight Test". Great song to rip off. * I'm going to listen to this one a few more times.
#42/1001 🇺🇸 An enjoyable listen with some great songs. He is a real storyteller and i can see why this album is loved. One thing that really struck me when listening to Father and Son is that it could Eugene Levy's character in American Pie talking to Jim. Anyway, a pleasant enough listen but i won't come back to it so its getting a 3. Best Tracks: the ones that i already knew.
Folk and quite pretty
Points for the nostalgia factor (for me), and a few great tracks. Overall, a bit uneven.
very pleasant album to listen to. don't think i could have even named Wild World if you asked me what Cat Stevens had made, but instantly recognized. maybe ill find myself back in this album
It’s alright. I could listen again.
Wild World is a familiar jam -- love the looseness of it. Sad Lisa is also solid. Something in the tone reminds me a bit of Echoes by Pink Floyd. Otherwise, this was a fine enough listen. Enjoyable, but sort of forgettable easy listening to me that at times sounded a bit like Phil Collins (especially On the Road to Find Out). That said, it was rather calming and I appreciated that energy this morning. I'm going high 3 on this one.
Sad, simple album with lots of feels (and made me tear up on "Father and Son"). However, it also feels repetitive. Top tracks: "Father and Son," "Wild World," "Miles from Nowhere"
—Where Do the Children Play?…pleasant —Hard Headed Woman…feels like a lesser “Moon Shadow” —Wild World…Classic —Sad Lisa…melodrama --Miles from Nowhere...this is funky. good stuff --But I Might Die Tonight...fun but too short --Longer Boats...love the harmonies here --Into White...cheesy lyrics but real pleasant --On the Road to Find Out...good but too long --Father and Son...a little too sweet for me but I'm not a parent --Tea for the Tillerman...sure
Not bad. A couple songs I recognize. I couple of other songs I know that were clearly influenced by this album.
Knew wild world and father and son already. It’s a nice album but I don’t love it
3/5. A pleasant listen but far from my favorite folk album from this period. A lot of it just didn’t stick out to me particularly much. “Father and Son” is one major exception though, that’s a great song.
First time listening to Cat Stevens Impressed by the beautiful simplicity from the guitar and piano Some emotional songs here and there A decent album, i would listen to again Best track: Hard Headed Woman or Tea For the tillerman
2 bangers
Not my thing, chill tho
Aardig 👍
Not my cup of tea
cute album cover other than that freaky lookin child in the tree favorite song: wild world
Wild World will always be a lovely and cute song. Album really grows into itself. Wasn't too keen on the first few songs, but after Wild World I found myself enjoying the tracks a lot more
Härligt och lekfullt. Passade bra både till långsam frukost och på nattbussen hem. Kanske lyssnar igen någon gång.
Hitsen top! Fillers nja. Tre poäng!
Blir inte så berörd men det är mysigt och innehåller en o annan bra låt.
Det här var mumma för själen an bakismorgon på Madrids flygplats. Och tamefan lika bra snuvig på väg till jobbet i Stockholms evighetsvinter. Hade ingen aning att så många av dessa hits var på samma platta, kul! Lite småsegt ibland, men mysigt som helhet. Stark trea!
Fint som snus. ”Father and son” och ”Wild world” väntade höjdpunkter. Stark 3a.
I do like a good piano ballad; I enjoyed the violin solo in Sad Lisa. Cat Stevens has a warm, weathered voice, like your favorite worn, brown leather jacket. The harmonies in Longer Boats is one of my favorite parts of this album. Lyrically, I really like On The Road To Find Out. In my current position with college and an uncertain future and a rocky past, I find myself in the story he tells. Father and Son is my favorite song on the album, though.
Not for me 5.1/10
A fine album with a few solid songs but it felt quite samey after a few tracks.
Makes you go "lalala" country music but colorful dunno if i got the "children music" vibes from the cover or the music Love the cover it tells stories wild world is cool but is it 1B listens cool ??? idk
Хорошие акустические аранжировки+ Концепция+ Посыл и смысл + Не разнообразное звучание- Скучновато-
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jahh weet niet zo goed, wel prima, miss beetje saai haha
Fine, added 4 tracks. Basic-good 70s rock folk rock album
3/5 It was alright nothing stands out.
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 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
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.
I'm a hater. Too soft.
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
Not too bad, one or two songs that stand out, a bit James Taylor.
if you want to be free, be free 'cause there's a million things to be, harold and maude soundtrack
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
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
Bruh was that Jack Black??
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
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.
Pretty decent, Father and Son is an unreal song.
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.
Some cool, catchy and laid back folk rock.
Comforting
Nogle gode hits men ikke mere
Good album. But would it end up in my standard rotation? Probably not.
It was cool, I was listening to it very passively though
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
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
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
lovely but so (maybe too) fucking earnest
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.
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
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.
Lagerfeuer Schlager mit schöner Musik.
Not my usual music taste, but a fun change. It wouldn’t be something I would willingly listen to.
Fina låtar, najs röst. Men inte så intressant instrumentation så det håller inte i längden för albumet.
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.
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
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
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 music is beautiful and the low voice contrasts so well.
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
Not my favorite but not bad whatsoever. just a little slow for my liking.
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.
This music is too optimistic. Nobody is this happy to exist
Not bad but also feels like it'd appeal to 80 year olds.
I'm sure it's good but I could not get into it.
3.5
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 !!
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”
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.
Better than expected.
Tctc
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
There's really no one else like Cat Stevens. Wise music.
I like Cat Stevens. I don't know why, since the first thing I ever heard of his was a hymn. That hymn isn't on this album (Morning Has Broken of course), but there are some other tracks I've heard before. Good voice, good songwriting and no duds. Nice to fall asleep to. 3½
Enjoyed it. Some great tracks.
Perfect for a sunny day, unfortunately it’s November, but I think sitting in the sun with this on would work nicely. Some tracks lapse into a bit of a nursery rhyme feel which puts me off, but there’s some great stuff on here.
Folky calm music. Wild World in a lot of soundtracks
Helt okej! Ganska mysigt och härligt att ha i bakgrunden typ :)
I only listened passively; it was non-offensive.
was kinda boring, sounded like a child album. not awful