Image ofAl Stewart

Al Stewart

Musician
Forlisteners who like lyrical singer-songwriters, folk-rock with strong narratives, and history-leaning songwriting.
20 Reviews 1 Definitions 4 Charts

The Profile

Al Stewart (born 1945) is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for folk-rock and literate, history-infused storytelling. He broke through commercially in the mid-1970s, notably with the album and title track “Year of the Cat.”

Born 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish singer-songwriter associated with folk rock and narrative, historically themed lyrics; achieved major commercial success with “Year of the Cat” (1976).

Across these reviews, Al Stewart is praised as an intelligent, cultured singer-songwriter with a gift for melody and history-driven storytelling. The 1973–1980 run is framed as a major creative peak, especially "Year Of The Cat" and "Time Passages". The 1980s are portrayed as uneven due to trends and electronics, while the 1990s and 2000s show a confident return to form. Recurring themes include refined arrangements, lyrical depth, and an underrated-status narrative.

Who knows Al Stewart?

Loading...
Image Id: 78922 Resolution: 412 x 613
Image Id: 3779 Resolution: 126 x 142