180g Audiophile Vinyl Mastered by Friday Music’s Joe Reagoso from Original Janus Records Tapes!
Al Stewarts Past, Present and Future launched the artist from being an Englishcoffeehouse staple to a worldwide rock superstar thanks to the intriguing lyricsand melodies contained within the two sides of this 1974 masterwork. Whileachieving cult-like status in the U.K. with his unique brand of folk/rock, Past,Present and Future featured some of Al Stewarts finest songs like the prog-rockchampions Roads to Moscow, Soho (Needless to Say), and his timeless masterpieceNostradamus.
While playing college gigs and opening for major recording acts across thestates, Al Stewarts Past, Present and Future grabbed the attention of astuterock radio programmers who had discovered the U.K. import of this classic beforeit reached North America. Soon, tracks like Terminal Eyes ignited a wave ofrequests, developing the popularity further, while having the luxury of entiresides being played on the more esoteric FM radio stations across the states.
Aside from being a brilliant composer and wonderful vocalist, Al Stewart alsoplays some mean acoustic and electric guitar alongside some of the mostimportant players of our time like Rick Wakeman, Roger Taylor, Tim Renwick, andmany others.
Friday Music is no stranger to the important musical catalog of Al Stewart.Therefore, it is with much honor to continue the Al Stewart Friday Music 180Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series with the first time audiophile LP release of Past,Present and Future. Impeccably mastered from the original Janus Records tapes byJoe Reagoso (Al Stewart/Yes/Traffic), this long out-of-print vinyl album is nowback for you to enjoy in a big way.
This 40th Anniversary special limited edition release also includes the originalrare album cover artwork elements in a first time gatefold cover.
Features:
180g Audiophile Vinyl
Mastered by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios
Mastered from original Janus Records tapes
Gatefold Jacket
Selections:
Side One:
1. Old Admirals
2. Warren Harding
3. Soho (Needless To Say)
4. The Last Day of June 1934
5. Post World War Two Blues
Side Two:
1. Roads to Moscow
2. Terminal Eyes
3. Nostradamus
