Yusuf & Cat Stevens – King of a Land – CD

“King of a Land” is an epic work. More than a decade in the making, his 12 new songs are full of extraordinary surprises. Unique and transportive, Yusuf’s music, words and melodies paint a vivid picture of a world that embraces the lost lands of truths and stainless youth and brings them into touching distance. His poetic storytelling invites the listener on a journey to the gates of an alternate universe we currently inhabit – where happy endings can potentially happen. From the wonderfully unexpected hard rock intensity of “Pagan Run” to the Tchaikovsky-inspired orchestration of “How Good It Feels”, the delicate acoustic balladry of “He Is True” to the driving Phil Spector-goes-gospel vibe of “Highness “, the traveling Wilburys-style rolling Americana groove of “All Nights, All Days” and the artful atmosphere of “Son Of Mary”, “King of a Land” is an epic work. The album’s artwork was created by Peter H Reynolds, the award-winning children’s illustrator. In addition to the cover art, Peter created illustrations for each song that represent the album’s lyrical themes, which are included in the record’s booklet. The vinyl and booklet are housed in a gatefold sleeve.

1. Train On a Hill
2. King of a Land
3. Pagan Run
4. He is True
5. All Nights, All Days
6. Another Night In the Rain
7. Things
8. Son of Mary
9. Highness
10. The Boy Who Knew How To Climb Walls
11. How Good It Feels
12. Take the World Apart