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Oldies 06/02/2020

Yusuf / Cat Stevens Reissues First Two Albums

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Yusuf / Cat Stevens Reissues First Two Albums
New York, NY (Top40 Charts / UMe) UMe will reissue Yusuf / Cat Stevens' first two albums Matthew & Son and New Masters on March 27, available on vinyl for the first time since 1982. Exquisitely 'De-mixed' with enhanced vocals at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, both albums will be available on 180-gram vinyl with fully restored artwork.

Featuring newly enhanced vocals, Abbey Road Studios have used their revolutionary 'Demix' software on the original master tapes to reinvigorate and breathe new life into both albums. Where vocals have always been buried by the subsequent orchestral backing track, 'Demixing' enables the studio to digitally extract and enhance the original vocals to create a superior listening experience for fans. As well as vocals, Demixinghas also considerably helped amplify the bass, something that was commonly strenuous to achieve with mixes in the late 1960s.

and New Masters provide a fascinating insight into the beginnings of one of the UK's greatest singer-songwriters. Having grown up above his parent's cafe in the West End, Cat Stevens emerged from the early '60s folk club scene to release his highly successful debut album, Matthew & Son, in 1967; notably around the time he toured alongside Jimi Hendrix in the UK. The album reached number 7 in the UK charts and was supported by the single "I Love My Dog" and "Matthew & Son" - the latter reaching number 2 in the UK charts; quickly elevating him to the status of a teen pop idol. Notably the album also featured John Paul Jones. Simultaneously, Cat's songs were being recorded by other artists such as The Tremeloes, who also had a 1967 hit with "Here Comes My Baby," which helped to establish his reputation as a truly gifted songwriter.

To capitalize on Cat's swift rise to stardom, Deram rushed out a second album, New Masters, in the same year. However, some artistic differences had begun to emerge. Cat was starting to yearn for a simple acoustic sound and more artistic control over his career, whilst producer Mike Hurst wanted to push him as a pop crooner and favored the more lavish orchestral arrangements that characterize the first two albums. New Masters features "The First Cut is the Deepest" which was a hit for P.P. Arnold in 1967 and would go on to become one of the seminal heartbreak songs of all time with notable covers by Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Hampshire.

Cat contracted Tuberculosis early in 1968 bringing the first stage of his career defined by Matthew & Son and New Masters to an abrupt halt. During his convalescence he read a book called "The Secret Path" which helped him to embark upon a journey of spiritual self discovery that would go on to define his life and career. He emerged from the illness with the steely determination to resist the forces that were trying to control him, to follow his own artistic instincts, and do music his way.

Matthew & Son and New Masters will be reissued on vinyl on March 27 via UMe. Pre-order HERE.

Matthew & Son Tracklisting:
Side A
Matthew & Son
I Love My Dog
Here Comes My Baby
Bring Another Bottle Baby
Portobello Road
I've Found A Love
I See A Road
Side B
Baby Get Your Head Screwed On
Granny
When I Speak To The Flowers
The Tramp
Come On And Dance
Hummingbird
Lady
New Masters Tracklisting:
Side A
Kitty
I'm So Sleepy
Northern Wind
The Laughing Apple
Smash Your Heart
MoonstoneSide B
The First Cut Is The Deepest
I'm Gonna Be King
Ceylon City
Blackness Of The Night
Come On Baby (Shift That Log)






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