IAN MATTHEWS If You Saw Thro' My Eyes 1971 UK VERTIGO 1st PRESS - MINT
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Dec 2, 2018
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IAN MATTHEWS If You Saw Thro' My Eyes 1971 UK VERTIGO 1st PRESS - MINT
IAN MATTHEWSIf You Saw Thro' My Eyes
UK VERTIGO (6360 034) FIRST PRESSING (May 1971) OF HIS DEBUT LP
FANTASTIC COPY WHICH LOOKS UNPLAYED AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST VERTIGO SWIRL LABELS (large Swirl on Side Two)
MATRICES: 6360034 1Y//1 11 3 / 6360034 2Y//1 11 2
HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FULLY TEXTURED GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH INTERNALLY PRINTED LYRICS
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED VERTIGO COMPANY INNER SLEEVE DATED MARCH 1971 ('0371')
In late 1970, shortly after his band Matthews Southern Comfort hit number one in Great Britain with its version of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," Ian Matthews decided that he needed more creative freedom and left for a solo career.
The subsequent album, If You Saw Thro' My Eyes, his fourth and best release since leaving Fairport Convention in1969, was recorded and released within the next few months.
It also reunited him with former Fairport bandmates Sandy Denny, who had left the band in late 1969, and Richard Thompson, who would depart by the time of this album's release.
Both would bring their distinctive personalities to the proceedings without ever overwhelming Matthews' own vision.
As a bandleader and songwriter, Matthews' growth is quite evident here, guiding a stellar cast through seven excellent new originals and three well-chosen covers (also included is the a cappella "Hinge" and its instrumental reprise).
Throughout, Matthews' sweet yet evocative tenor is perfect for the material, which succeeds in its blend of British and American folk, rock, and pop.
Furthermore, he once again shows a keen eye for the work of others, while also proving his prowess as a first-rate interpretive singer.
A pair of songs written by the late folksinger Richard Farina -- "Reno, Nevada" (resurrected from Ian's days with Fairport) and "Morgan the Pirate" -- are given fresh, inspired readings, highlighted by Thompson, Tim Renwick, and Andy Roberts' superb guitar interplay, providing a real folk-rock edge.
But it's the beautiful, prayer-like title track that is the record's crowning moment. Joined simply by Denny's piano and breathtaking second vocal, along with a tasteful backwards guitar interlude by Renwick, Matthews' quiet plea for guidance is as moving and personal a song as he's ever recorded.
A number of other highlights, such as "Hearts," "Southern Wind," "It Came Without Warning," and "You Couldn't Lose," make If You Saw Thro' My Eyes one of the best efforts by a Fairport alumnus.
Side 1:
Desert Inn (3:30)
Hearts (3:12)
Never Ending (2:48)
Reno Nevada (4:47)
Little Known (2:55)
Hinge (1:20)
Side 2:
Hinge (1:10)
Southern Wind (2:10)
It Came Without Warning (4:01)
You Couldn't Lose (2:37)
Morgan The Pirate (6:46)
Thro' My Eyes (2:34)
LABELS: MINT
A pristine set of labels with no spindle traces or any sign the record has ever been played
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like-new
VINYL Audio: MINT
Plays with a beautifully deep, rich and warm sound and absolutely nothing to fault.
I was tempted to leave this unplayed but I know that even unplayed records can sometimes deliver less than satisfactory results but my one play check of this one found it to be perfect throughout
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Apart from some storage rub to the spine (all text is clean) and the top opening corner the textured gatefold is in great shape
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
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EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
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