Cat Stevens to return this summer with a new album

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The 12-song collection is called King Of A Land and comes out in June on George Harrison-founded Dark Horse Records.

The album cover illustration shows a boy playing guitar on top of the Earth, as a cat stretches and a train puffs along a track.

This cover image released by Dark Horse Records shows 12-song collection from Yusuf/Cat Stevens called “King of a Land” releasing in June. The first single is the cheerful, family friendly Take The World Apart, with the lyrics “I'll take the world apart/to find a place for a peaceful heart”. “The source of musical inspiration for this song came from the 50s. The smoochy harmonies and chords have an enchanting effect on the ear. Life was simpler then: Lonely hearts yearning for love," he said in a statement to The Associated Press.

The album reunites Stevens with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, who produced three Stevens albums between 1970-72Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, the name he took when he converted to Islam, has been a respected writer since releasing his debut in 1967. He’s had a string of Top 40 hits, from Peace Train and Wild World to Morning Has Broken. He was just named to Glastonbury’s coveted Legends slot this summer.

Source: Entertainment Trends (entertainmenttrends.net)

 

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