Year/Genre: Singer-Songwriter

Matrix #: SP4391

Condition: VG++ plays clean

Description:
Released in 1973 on A&M Records, Foreigner marked a stylistic departure for Cat Stevens, featuring an entire side-long suite and leaning more heavily into soul and R&B influences than his earlier folk-oriented work. Written during a period of self-imposed isolation in Jamaica, the album reflected both Stevens’ personal restlessness and the wider experimentation of early ’70s rock artists seeking to break out of genre confines. Arriving after his massive commercial successes, it puzzled some listeners but offered insight into his search for new artistic directions. For music lovers, Foreigner stands as a transitional document of an artist grappling with fame while expanding his creative boundaries.

Price Suggestions:

• NM: $15–$18

• VG+: $10–$12

• VG: $7–$9

• G: $4–$6

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