Tea for the Tillerman
| Yusuf
Tea for the Tillerman
Fifty years later, in September 2020, Stevens remade the album as Tea for the Tillerman2, including new lyrics, new instrumentation and he sings along with his 22-year-old self in "Father and Son". -Wikipedia
Critic Reviews
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Rolling Stones
Yusuf/Cat Stevens Makes a Classic Feel Relevant With ‘Tea for the Tillerman²’.
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The Independent
As an exercise in bringing people back to the initial masterpiece, this is a success, but I don't think that was the intention.
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NME
A seasoned pro trades in boxset boredom for charming re-records with this update of his seminal 1970 LP, which featured 'Wild World' and 'Father And Son'.
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The Line of Best Fit
Overall, it can be said that Tea for the Tillerman² is a strong throwback that boomerangs and turns in on itself ; it’s not the perfect path to Yusuf / Cat Stevens music for new listeners, but it undeniably succeeds in touching nostalgic hearts.
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Cryptic Rock
although the original is still a masterpiece to listen to, this new offering is worth digging into, as well.
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The Times
more prescient than ever.
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The Standard
A refreshing take on the anniversary reissue.
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mxdwn
Yusuf/Cat Stevens used more sound and more ambiance to create a stronger emotional response from his listeners, and he achieved that goal with Tea for the Tillerman 2.
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Hotpress
The quality of these 11 tracks still shines through 50 years after they were first released, and the new arrangements add enough to make this reimagined record worthy of attention.
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Pop Goes The Weasel
Yusuf is reminding us what an inventive, forward thinking songwriter he used to be and also signalling that those days are assuredly in the past. But if ‘Tea for the Tillerman 2’ has you reaching for that original classic album, or even listening to these songs for the first time, then it should be considered a success.
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Sputnik Music
The album is intimate, the gospel-like backing vocal and chants make the tunes sound like campfire songs. Any fans of classic folk or acoustic 70s artists like James Taylor and Simon & Garfunkel or even fans of gloomier stuff like Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell should definitely pick this up. This album proves that Cat Stevens was always searching for answers spiritually, even before his near-death experience.
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Spill Magazine
There are some great moments here but, going in, everyone must know deep down that these 21st century reimaginations won’t be able to capture the gusto of their 1970 counterparts.
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All Music
As a result, Tea for the Tillerman became a big seller and, for the second time in four years, its creator became a pop star.
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The Goon Report
It’s a very special album, perhaps a little too ‘of its time’ in some places, but Stevens’ commitment to his fun, folk-rock/pop style, alongside his imaginative lyrics and loving vocals, makes for a true classic.
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