Al Stewart – Year Of The Cat (VG+/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1988

Year Of The Cat is an LP by Al Stewart from 1988 released on the RCA label.

About this album

Year of the Cat is Al Stewart’s breakthrough soft rock statement, the release that brought his literate songwriting to a much wider audience. Issued in 1976, it pairs sharp observational detail with polished pop-rock arrangements, led by the title track, one of Stewart’s best-known songs. The album’s blend of historical references, romantic unease and melodic precision made it a standout of the mid-1970s singer-songwriter era. Elsewhere, songs such as On the Border and Lord Grenville show his knack for turning narrative detail into memorable, radio-friendly music, helping establish Stewart as a distinctive voice in British rock.