An Other Cup

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After a gap of 28 years the artiste formerly known as Cat Stevens has released this offering.As a fan who bought all original albums at the time of their release I was eager to hear this album after such a long time lapse. I wasn't disappointed as this is a wonderful acoustic offering and will make a worthy addition to any music collection.Similar in style to his last studio album 'Back To Earth', but also with many reminders of earlier glories. The album opens with the catchy 'Midday' and then flows easily into the beautiful 'Heaven/Where True Love Goes'.This is a reworking of part of the 'Foreigner' suite(1973)and absolutely gorgeous. These are followed by what is becoming my favourite track on the album 'Maybe Theres A World' which is hugely reminiscent of his best songs off the classic 'Firecat' and 'Tillerman' albums.Sandwiched in the middle of the album is another beauty 'In The End' which would not have been out of place on the classic 'Firecat' album. Also included are two spoken tracks 'When Butterflies Leave' and 'Whispers From A Spiritual Garden' but for all that still beautiful.There is also a reworked version of 'I Think I See The Light' and Yusufs version of 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood', both excellent.Its great to see Cats' old musical partners back on this album...most notably Jean Roussel and Alun Davies who was responsible for much of the magical guitar playing on the old classic albums.An excellent 'return' album after 28 years.....pity it had to be such a long wait.....

It's hard for any one who was so entranced by Cat Stevens back in the '70s (his music was playing when I met my future wife) to listen to this album with an objective viewpoint. We've all missed Cat Stevens these past 28 years - not just his music but the effortless simplicity of his performances. I have never stopped listening to his beautiful songs from "Tillerman" and "Firecat", so I was eager to hear this album when I found out recently that he'd returned to writing and recording. His recent BBC concert recording and the Imagine programme about him were indeed delightful and interesting.That said, this album has to stand alone as a piece of work and in that it doesn't quite cut it. There are some lovely songs here; "Maybe there's a world", "In the end" and "The beloved" are lyrically and musically beautiful but the album as a whole leaves one feeling a bit as if there could have been more. With "Tillerman" and "Firecat" there is always that feeling of deep joy and satisfaction when they end - here it's more a feeling of "oh, that's it then?"Don't get me wrong it's a good album but I hoped for a bit more from a musician of the quality that the old Cat had now combined with a man with the obvious spiritual maturity of the new Yusuf. A very good effort but can't quite give it 5 stars. I'd love to see him tour with both his old and new songs though.

I write this review as someone who likes Cat Stevens' music, but is not an expert on it, and as someone who is unfamiliar with his more religious releases as Yusuf Islam.The album opens with Midday (Avoid City After Dark), an upbeat, joyous, positive song with nods to his newfound cultural roots but sounding enough like he did of old, so as to appeal to both sets of listeners.Heaven/Where True Love Goes sounds like a step back in time to Tea For The Tillerman. Classic Cat Stevens.Maybe There's A World is a gorgeously introspective, philosophical, spiritual song in its lyrical contents. Lovely, really lovely.One Day At A Time is much as Maybe There's A Place; ideological and sweet.When Butterflies Leave is a short spoken interlude. Not really fussed about it either way.In The End is another philosophical number, and very thought provoking and true. It's a reminder of karma.Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood is a soul-wrenchingly moving version of The Animals' classic. Absolutely mind-blowingly beautiful and the best track on the album.I Think I See The Light is another turn to the upbeat, jaunty feel not seen since the opening track. Very cool, bluesy. Strong track.Whispers From A Spiritual Garden is an instrumental interlude, with a distinct spiritual, calming, oriental feel. Then you hear some spoken vocals near the end.The Beloved is the most Islamic sounding track, at least in its opening. This does not alienate the listener though.Greenfields, Golden Sands begins with string instrumentals as yet unheard on this release and sounds like something you'd hear in a musical theatre show.There Is Peace is another philosophical, spiritual style song and a nice, relaxing way to end the album.

This is another great album by Yusuf. The sound of Cat Stevens is still there. But with a little twist, as the title mentions : Another cup. But still a very enjoyable album. Good lyrics and a great voice. Love it. My advice: Listen to his albums and most likely you will enjoy it too!

I remember him as Cat Stevens in the 60's before he became ill and converted to Islam. In these troubled times he an example of how this world could be if only there were more like him regardless of race or creed. He sings beautifully and I wish we could look forward to more from him. A gentleman in the true sense of the word.

Still writing good songs ,well arranged and produced.His voice is not as good as it once was, but then whos is.