A masterpiece of British pop where lyricism and contemporary sensibilities intersect.
This work by the Scottish singer-songwriter blends urban romance with literary lyricism, producing a high-quality sound that lies somewhere between AOR and folk.
Al Stewart's soft vocals and narrative lyrics blend into a sophisticated soundscape. Centered around the classic "Year of the Cat," the album exudes a melancholy that evokes the end of an era. Produced by Alan Parsons, the soundscape is clear and three-dimensional. The warmth of folk music intertwines with the chicness of AOR, evoking new images with every listen.
C:
1)
Lord Grenville
2)
Belsize Blues
3)
On The Border
4)
Midas Shadow
5)
Sand In Your Shoes
6)
If It Doesn't Come Naturally, Leave It
7)
Flying Sorcery
8)
Broadway Hotel
9)
One Stage Before
10)
Year Of The Cat
11)
Apple Cider Re-Constitution
12)
The Dark And The Rolling Sea
13)
One Stage Before
14)
Soho (Needless To Say)
15)
Not The One
16)
On The Border
17)
Broadway Hotel
18)
Roads To Moscow
19)
Nostradamus
20)
Sirens Of Titan
21)
The Post World War Two Blues
22)
Year Of The Cat
23)
Sand In Your Shoes
24)
Carol
25)
If It Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It
D:
1)
Lord Grenville
2)
On The Border
3)
Midas Shadow
4)
Sand In Your Shoes
5)
If It Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It
6)
Flying Sorcery
7)
Broadway Hotel
8)
One Stage Before
9)
Year Of The Cat
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] - Phil Kenzie (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Arranged By [String Arrangements] - Andrew Powell (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Backing Vocals - David Pack (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Backing Vocals - John Perry (7) (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Backing Vocals - Stuart
Backing Vocals - Tony Rivers (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Bass - George Ford (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Bass, Violin - Robin Lamble (CD2-1 to CD3-7)
Drums - Steve Chapman (2) (CD2-1 to CD3-7)
Drums, Percussion - Stuart Elliot
Guitar [Guitars] - Mark Goldenberg (CD2-1 to CD3-7)
Guitar [Guitars] - Peter White (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Guitar [Guitars] - Tim Renwick (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Guitar, Bass, Keyboards - Peter White (CD2-1 to CD3-7)
Harmonica - Graham Smith (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Keyboards - Don Lobster (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Keyboards - Peter Wood (2) (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Mixed By - Alan Parsons (DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Photography By [Back Cover Photo] - Rob Brimson
Piano - Peter Robinson (CD2-1 to CD3-7)
Producer [Produced By] - Alan Parsons (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Remastered By - Alan Parsons
Remastered By - Dave Donnelly
Remastered By - Paschal Byrne
Sleeve [Sleeve Design] - Colin Elgie
Sleeve [Sleeve Design] - Hipgnosis (2)
Violin - Bobby Bruce (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Al Stewart (CD2-1 to CD3-7)
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards - Al Stewart (CD1-1 to CD1-9, DVD-1 to DVD-9)
