Tea For The Tillerman 2

Well i couldn't wait to get this on the turntable. I have a huge smile on my face as i write this down. Is it any good? That's a difficult question if you compare it to one of the greatest albums ever produced. I can confirm it is beautifully recorded, sounds amazing and he has been playful and thoughtful in the making of this record. Longerboats has been reworked, given the lyrics and Yusuf's beliefs it isn't surprising. I actually prefer the new version of Father & Son, he hasn't messed with it, but i think it quite wonderful. I'm not going to say anymore other than this record will not be left on the shelf collecting dust, it is brilliant in its own right. It is an old friend, that you know and love, re-imagined.I'm sure some will put it down, but if you are prepared for a re-imagined TFTT, then you are in for a treat.Oh, all the packaging has been beautifully produced too.

The media could not be loaded.  Received my copy today, and the mastering for vinyl is utterly superb -- every bit as good as the original album, although whether you prefer this version or the original is a matter of personal taste (I'm mixed and prefer the original of Wild World).My only disappointment is that I needed to pay again for the MP3 version as, at the time of writing, it isn't part of the autorip service.The vinyl sounds noticeably better and richer than the MP3 version (when played through the same amp), and is delivered at 256kbps rather than the maximum 320kbps.PS. My little video was filmed for demo purposes -- don't be put off by the poor quality of my phone recording.

For those of you who are undecided, you'd be missing a right treat here. As I'm relaxing with Yusuf in the background and a glass of cold beer in my hand, I can feel the day's work fatigue sliding from my head all the way to my toes. And as for the art work on the sleeve and the page inside, well, they'll be framed and hung on the wall in my mini bar at home, no doubt about that.My verdict folks: Just buy a copy. It'd be the best few quid you've spent. I didn't discover Yusuf until a few years ago myself, and he's just as current today as he was all those years ago. Class never outdates.

On first playing, record jumped on most songs. Improved after anti static clean, but finally needed two sessions on record cleaning machine (fluid vacuum). Record then sounded great. Very impressed with sound and new versions of songs, although a couple will take getting used to. Amazon.com give free MP3 download on completing purchase. Sadly, Amazon UK make you pay again.

Love the first album? You just have to have this. nice art work, nice rewording of "hard headed woman"It hasn't grabbed me from the first play like the original did but I feel it's a "grower" and you just gotta have both versions in your collection.An anti static sleeve would have been nice.

This record is an anthem to the original Tea for the Tillerman.Its really fun to listen to the angles on the songs.Cat Stevens and his friends have really done a good job.The Vinyl sound and pressing is really excellent.

It's very rare for an artist to improve on a piece of work made 50 years ago, that's exactly what Cat Stevens now Yusef has done with "Tea for the Tiller Man" ..... the original was brilliant, this new arrangement is just sublime 🙏🙏🙏

this is just superb, i was sceptical about aa reimagining of his classic but hes done it so well. honestly any fan old or new of his will enjoy this, i really really think people should listen to this.

O disco é uma releitura e as comparações são inevitáveis, um reencontro entre o artista e as canções do mesmo álbum, com produção do mesmo Paul Samwell-Smith, Yusuf/Cat, reformula as mesmas onze canções, cinquenta anos depois, fazendo soar com resultados modernos. A voz um pouco mais baixa e mais suave são as características mais marcantes. Para os apreciadores de Cat Stevens, como eu, soa como um disco novo. Where Do The Children Play?, Wild World e Father and Son, soam um pouco mais melódicas, com solos de teclados e até Clarineta. Os fãs irão se deliciar com a arte impecável da capa do álbum (Gatefold), substituindo o chá da tarde pelo chá da noite e traz o nome do disco em alto relevo e, com mimos. Um poster “gatefold” com letras, relação das músicas mostrando o nome dos músicos em cada uma delas, para dar crédito a quem é devido. O selo é personalizado com parte recortada da capa. A qualidade do som desse disco é muito boa, muito bem gravado e prensado, os graves soam maravilhosamente bem. Tea For The Tillerman com sua musicalidade e a espiritualidade, nos anos 70 foi inspirador para muitos, tais representações são inteiramente merecedores de atenção e, com Tea for the Tillerman 2 a nova geração descobrirá esse velho novo som.

Hatte beim Bestellen die kleine 2 glatt übersehen und war der Meinung das alte Original aus 1970 zu kaufen.Den Irrtum bemerkt man beim Auflegen der gereiften Stimme wegen schnell - hab ihn aber nicht bereut. Tolle Neuinterpretationen.

Me gusto el producto, cumple con las expectativas

First batch was bad on vinyl but the second batch is a complete stand out as one of the best recorded, performed and re-imagined tunes ever put out by Yusuf. The original is epoch but I actually prefer this recording to the original because Yusuf’s voice is more rich and pleasing.Complete audiophile dream. Don’t believe the naysayers on this album. It is the best of the 50 year rereleased editions that are being made.

This is an outstanding pressing. made in Germany. worth every penny. Quality!!!!! I wish all vinyl was as good as this . The Cat as done an outstand job. This is the way all vinyl should sound . If your are an audiophile Buy this album. You will be amazed The industry needs to learn a lesson. Quality at a reasonable price. Time to get with the program.People that buy vinyl want quality a a reasonable Price. No more 140 gram vinyl. That is all I have to say.