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An Other Cup
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075679455024
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
MPN: 94550
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Atlantic / Wea
Release Date: November 14, 2006
Studio: Atlantic / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Three decades after decisively trading fame and his superstar moniker for the spiritual devotion for which his restless '70s songs seemed a perpetual quest, the singer-songwriter born Steven Demetre Georgiou has successfully resurrected Cat Stevens's muse, if not his persona. The musician whose dedicated embrace of Islam embroiled him in controversy frequently sings its praises on An Other Cup, both boldly (the Prophet-lionizing "The Beloved") and with delicate reflection ("Whispers from a Spiritual Garden" reworks Sufi mystic Jalaluddin Rumi.) Given the political and religious misconceptions that have often plagued him, he's mused for years that his theme song should be Nina Simone's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"; here Yusuf makes good on the promise, conjuring a cover steeped in brooding elegance with the assistance of Madonna/Dido/Rod Stewart producer Rick Nowells.Yet, as "Heaven/Where True Love Goes" attests, the musician remains as masterfully adept at blurring distinctions between spiritual and romantic ecstasies as he is at evoking his trademark idealism in the lilting harmonies of "Maybe There's a World." Fans of his vintage catalog will find intriguing riches outside the more spiritually focused works here, too, with the familiar idealism of the previously unrecorded 1968 song "Green Fields, Golden Sands" and muscular "I Think I See the Light" further evoking the glories of Cat past. The production leans towards the spare and shrewdly contemporary, whether casting the effusive opener "Midday" in Paul Simon's spirit of cross-cultural adventure, underscoring the melodic charms of "One Day at a Time," or suffusing "When Butterflies Leave" and his autobiographical cover of Simone with graceful, neo-classical strings. Considering the career time lapse, it's a remarkably strong effort, yet one inspired by a gentility and spiritual inquisitiveness that's comfortably familiar. --Jerry McCulley
Yusuf's (formerly Cat Stevens) first album of modern pop songs since 1978's Back to Earth. On his return to music, Yusuf says "I feel right about making music and singing about life in this fragile world again. It is important for me to help bridge the cultural gaps others are sometimes frightened to cross."
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After 28 years, Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens) has returned to release his first album of modern pop songs since 1978's Back To Earth. Yusuf's unique, unmistakable voice is as vibrant on An Other Cup as it was on the classics such as ''Wild World'', ''Father and Son'', ''Morning Has Broken'', ''Moonshadow'', ''Peace Train'', and countless others that made a nation fall in love. After a near death experience in the Pacific Ocean in 1978, Yusuf experienced a spiritual turning point, which included an indefinite hiatus from his multi-platinum recording career. After spending the past 28 years working as an advocate for peace, striving towards an end to poverty in war-torn nations and founding schools throughout London, Yusuf has returned to music to the delight of millions of fans. An Other Cup, produced by Rick Nowells (Madonna, Dido), marks a historic return by an Artist whose music and life means so much to so many. Of his return to music, Yusuf says, ''I feel right about making music and singing about life in this fragile world again. It is important for me to help bridge the cultural gaps others are sometimes frightened to cross.''
As Cat Stevens He Defined a Generation. Now, after Three Decades, He Returns with his Finest Album. The Millions who Bought the Records He Made as Cat Stevens Will Once Again Hear his Mellow Voice and Intimate, Thought Provoking Songs. The Album was Co-produced by Yusuf and Rick Nowells (Whose Credits Include Working with Madonna, Rod Stewart and Dido) and Shows that his Voice is Still Familiar and that He Has Lost None of his Ability to Conjure Up a Memorable Melody. Interestingly, Yusuf is also Being Cited as a Key Influence by a New Younger Set of Songwriters Such as Jack Johnson, James Blunt and James Morrison.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Uplifting Mindful music to brighten my day
It's good for me to carve out some time each day to center myself and set seeds of positive thoughts. It's good to remember what is most important in life. In my dreams, I can fly, skimming treetops and city skylines. It's life that can weigh and pull me down. I love this beautiful music when taking a walk, in the car, or lying in bed. How rare it is to find inspiring, positive and prayerful music these days. In this busy world you can relax your racing mind with his music. I also love the spoken ... Read More
Rating: - I wish there was more music by this great man.
I was initially wary of purchasing this CD. I thought that maybe Cat Stevens' conversion to Islam would have some negative effect on his music. I guess I believed that the music would be preachy and inaccessible.
In retrospect I was being short-sighted.
This is a wonderful CD full of the type of truly heartfelt, passionate music I love this man for.
I highly recommend it.
If you've mourned the loss of 20+ years of Islam's(Stevens) inspiring, soulful music, buy this now!
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Rating: - worth getting by all his old fans
I haven't listened to any of his Islamic devotional recordings and I was hoping this would be a return of the Cat Stevens I know and love from such recordings as Tea for the Tillerman. It is! Not that it's as strong as those early recordings but it's still in the same ballpark--and that's a wonderful, magical ballpark. There was a lot of restless energy and dissatisfaction in those early recordings i.e. "Father and Son" or "Hard Headed Woman." That is gone. He is now a contented fellow who "loves to ... Read More
Rating:  - A Bit Rusty - But a Welcome Return Nonetheless
After being out of the mainstream music scene for as many years as Cat...er...Yusuf has been, returning with a classic was probably a bit much to ask for. This isn't a bad album - but it's also not wholly original. Fans will notice one complete remake, "I Think I See the Light" from Cat's debut album "Mona Bone Jakon" as well a partial remake - "Heaven / Where True Love Goes" which recasts parts of the "Foreigner Suite". There is also a cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Cat / Yusuf is clearly ... Read More
Rating: - Sounds just like his old music...
Still very positive and upbeat. A very peaceful sound. Loved Cat, now I love Yusuf. Anyone who thinks he could be on a terrorist list is crazy. Just listen to this and you will stop "misunderstanding" him. Listen to his music, then listen to your heart. Peace!
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