Matthew & Son (1967)

About this title: 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. 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. The latter was not only a fine account of Stevens' early folk-influenced pop/rock sound, but was also a beautiful, candid audio "snapshot" of one side of Swinging London's musical ... read more

Tracks:

1. Matthew & Son [Stevens]
2. I Love My Dog [Stevens]
3. Here Comes My Baby [Stevens]
4. Bring Another Bottle Baby [Stevens]
5. Portobello Road [Stevens/Fowley]
6. I've Found a Love [Stevens]
7. I See a Road [Stevens]
8. Baby Get Your Head Screwed On [Stevens]
9. Granny [Stevens]
10. When I Speak to the Flowers [Stevens]
11. The Tramp [Stevens]
12. Come on and Dance [Stevens]
13. Hummingbird [Stevens]
14. Lady [Stevens]
15. School Is Out [Stevens]
16. I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun [Stevens]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.