Year of the Cat (Rhino Reserve)

Year of the Cat (Rhino Reserve)YEAR OF THE CAT is Al Stewarts breakthrough masterpiece, blending literate songwriting with lush, atmospheric folk rock. Released in the mid 70s, the album weaves vivid stories, historical imagery, and romantic wanderlust into elegantly crafted songs, carried by Stewarts distinctive, conversational vocals. Anchored by the iconic title track and the reflective On the Border, Year of the Cat pairs acoustic textures with smooth production and subtle jazz

YEAR OF THE CAT is Al Stewart’s breakthrough masterpiece, blending literate songwriting with lush, atmospheric folk-rock. Released in the mid-’70s, the album weaves vivid stories, historical imagery, and romantic wanderlust into elegantly crafted songs, carried by Stewart’s distinctive, conversational vocals. Anchored by the iconic title track and the reflective “On the Border,” Year of the Cat pairs acoustic textures with smooth production and subtle jazz flourishes, creating a timeless, late-night listening experience. Thoughtful, sophisticated, and endlessly replayable, it’s a cornerstone of ’70s singer-songwriter music.