Cat Stevens - Matthew & Son [UK Bonus Tracks]

Cat Stevens' Matthew & Son was among the handful of releases that introduced Decca Records' "offbeat"-oriented (but ultimately largely psychedelic/progressive) Deram label in England, a fact of which one is reminded in the re-creation of the original back cover art on this CD, which tells the listener to "be first with the great new label from Decca." Actually, Stevens' "I Love My Dog" launched the label in fine style by climbing to number 27 on the U.K. charts, and its follow-up, "Matthew & Son," hit number two, resulting in the release of the original album of the same name. Read More