If You Saw Thro' My Eyes
Iain Matthews · 1971
40 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A delicate blend of introspective folk melodies and haunting lyrical storytelling that transports listeners to the heart of human experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reno Nevada — This track features Matthews' evocative storytelling set against a backdrop of intricate acoustic arrangements, showcasing a poignant narrative about longing and reflection.
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Morgan the Pirate — Drawing from traditional folk tales, this song stands out for its rich historical imagery and Matthews' engaging vocal delivery, making it a highlight of the album.
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Desert Inn — As an opening track, it sets the tone with its serene melodies and vivid lyrical landscape, inviting listeners into Matthews' introspective world.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective late-night moods
- gentle background ambiance
- short, engaging listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, If You Saw Thro' My Eyes marked Iain Matthews' second solo album after his departure from the band Fairport Convention. This project came after his debut, Matthews' Southern Comfort, which had already established him as a significant voice in the folk music scene. The album's release positioned Matthews as an artist exploring deeper personal themes following his initial commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Richard Thompson· John Martyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desert Inn 3:36
- 2 Hearts 3:16
- 3 Never Ending 3:01
- 4 Reno Nevada 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 6:47
- 12 Thro’ My Eyes 2:36
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