Yusuf Islam, 2006.
This is the album that relaunched the artist formerly known as Cat...
It's a wise album - doesn't attempt to branch off into terra incognita musically, chooses a set of songs positively but gently outlining Yusuf's more defined spiritual path, and contains some simply lovely new material.
On first hearing, I remember the positive vibes that sprang forth on Midday, especially hearing the brass ection that underscores the chorus and bridge of the song - made me think how some of those very early 60s songs MIGHT have sounded if Cat had had a little more experience and artistic/production freedom at the time (looser, less frenetic).
Andy heard Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood and recognised it for the Animals' cover it is - there's also a cover of "I Think I See The Light" (Cat), so a goodly dollop of familiarity.
The new songs which make this a special album for me are Maybe There's A World, One Day At A Time, The Beloved and There is Peace (This last one makes a superb epilogue for the whole album, offering hope and serenity for those wanting it)...
Much to enjoy!
10/10.
ps I think that might be Youssou N'Dour singing lead on The Beloved - any clues?
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