If You Saw Thro' My Eyes
Iain Matthews · 1971
40 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A gentle tapestry of folk melodies woven with introspective lyrics and Matthews' warm vocal delivery.
Why this album works
This album marked Matthews' emergence as a significant voice in folk music, earning critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and musicality. It helped establish him as a solo artist and contributed to the burgeoning singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels introspective late-night moods gentle background ambiance
- Context
- Released in January 1971, 'If You Saw Thro' My Eyes' was Iain Matthews' debut solo album after his stint with the influential group Fairport Convention. At this point, he was transitioning from a band member to a solo artist, seeking to carve out his own identity within the British folk music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· Víctor Jara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desert Inn Standout 3:36
- 2 Hearts 3:16
- 3 Never Ending 3:01
- 4 Reno Nevada Standout 4:51
- 5 Little Known 3:01
- 6 Hinge I 1:27
- 7 Hinge II 0:28
- 8 Southern Wind 3:17
- 9 It Came Without Warning 4:08
- 10 You Couldn’t Lose 3:41
- 11 Morgan the Pirate Standout 6:47
- 12 Thro’ My Eyes 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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