(New York) Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took him more than a decade to craft and in which he revisits the theme of unity.
The collection of 12 songs is titled King of a Land and was released in June on Dark Horse Records, the record label founded by George Harrison. The album cover artwork shows a boy playing guitar on top of the Earth, while a cat stretches and a train cruises along a track.
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The album cover artwork shows a boy playing guitar on top of the Earth, while a cat stretches and a train cruises along a track.
The first extract is a joyful and family song, Take the World Apart.
The album reunites Stevens with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, who produced three albums by the artist between 1970 and 1972: Tea for the Tillerman, Teaser and the Firecat And Catch Bull at Four.
Stevens, who took the name Yusuf when he converted to Islam, has been a respected writer since his debut in 1967. This Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has released several hits over time. , of which Peace Train, Wild World And Morning Has Broken.