Mastered by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios
Mastered from original Janus Records tapes

 

Al Stewart’s Past, Present and Future launched the artist from being an English coffeehouse staple into a worldwide rock superstar thanks to the intriguing lyrics and melodies contained within the two sides of this 1974 masterwork. While achieving cult-like status in the U.K. with his unique brand of folk/rock, Past, Present and Future featured some of Al Stewart’s finest songs like the prog-rock champions Roads to Moscow, Soho (Needless to Say) and his timeless masterpiece Nostradamus.

While playing college gigs and opening for major recording acts across the states, Al Stewart’s Past, Present and Future grabbed the attention of astute rock radio programmers who had discovered the U.K. import of this classic before it reached North America. Soon, tracks like Terminal Eyes ignited a wave of requests, developing the popularity further, while having the luxury of entire sides being played on the more esoteric FM radio stations across the states.

 

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