I have always really loved Cat Steven's, but a couple years ago was the peak of my admiration for him. Since then I've gotten sick of a lot of it and only listen occastionally. But, no doubt about it, I listen to Forieghner most often. Unlike other albums Foreighner seems to be one long song (maybe because it's composed of only 5, but still..) The music is amazing and the lyrics really make you think. In my opinion, it is Cat Steven's best work.

When I first purchased this album I hated it. I was (and still am) a huge Cat Stevens fan, and this was so different that I felt let down. I forced myself to listen to it while I was doing homework and it worked it's way into to my soul so that I never was able to get enough of it. I am purchasing it on CD and haven't heard it in a long time but know that when I do hear it again I will feel a peace that in my heart.

When this recording was released back in the '70s, Cat performed it on one of those pre-MTV rock concert shows. He performed the entire suite and several other selections, if not the entire album. The concert was hypnotic and the next day I pulled together my coins and bought the album, $6 or $7 back then. I've loved it since. Much was made of Cat's pulling in some R&B influence on this album: Was he abandoning folk-rock? Naw. He was exploring and stretching out. And he did a credible job of it. I give it five stars and it doesn't really matter to me that few folks bought it. It kicks!

This album is not his best,but it has strong sentimental value to many people,including myself. Foreigner Suite is unique;none of his other albums have any songs of its length(originally and entire album side.)It is one of my favorite pieces of music,and it makes me feel strong emotions every time that I hear it. True Cat Stevens fans have always loved this album,without any regard for its lack of commercial success. My old album is almost worn out;thanks for making it available on CD!

Just listened to this CD again last night, brought back wonderful times, memories and I got lost again in 'Foreigner Suite'. Now, older and wiser I understand the words to 'The Hurt'. This seems to me to be a deeply personal and so, idiosyncratic album. It is deeply loved, and has so much more texture than his earlier, and wonderful in their own way ,works.