Description

King of a Land is an epic body of work. More than a decade in the making, it s 12 new songs are full of extraordinary surprises. Unique and transportive, Yusuf s music, words and melodies paint a vivid picture of a world which embraces the lost lands of truisms and stainless youth, and brings it into touching distance. His poetical storytelling invites the listener on a journey towards the gates of an alternative universe to that which we presently inhabit – where happy endings can possibly happen. From the gloriously unexpected hard-rock intensity of Pagan Run to the Tchaikovsky-inspired orchestration on How Good It Feels , the delicate acoustic balladry of He Is True through to the driving Phil Spector-goes-gospel vibe of Highness , the Travelling Wilburys-styled rolling Americana groove of All Nights, All Days , and the ornate, atmospheric Son Of Mary , King of a Land is an epic body of work. The album s artwork was created by Peter H Reynolds, the award-winning children s illustrator. As well as the cover art, Peter has created illustrations for each song portraying the album s lyrical themes that feature in the record s accompanying booklet. The vinyl and booklet are housed in a gatefold sleeve.