When PolyGram refused to release his 1983 record Shook in either the U.S. or England, Iain Matthews became disillusioned and decided to put his career on hold indefinitely. Following a stint as an A&R man for both Island and Windham Hill Records, he returned in 1988 with an album dedicated solely to the songs of Jules Shear. Issued by Windham Hill, Walking a Changing Line was the label's first vocal release, though it still retained touches of the label's trademark new age sound throughout.

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a newly re-mastered edition of the classic debut solo album by Ian Matthews. He first came to prominence as a member of Fairport Convention, appearing on the band's first two albums. In 1969 he formed Matthews Southern Comfort, recording three classic albums and releasing a version of Joni Mitchell's 'Woodstock' which topped the UK charts and was a global hit, before embarking on a solo career. "If You Saw Thro' My Eyes" was his acclaimed solo debut, seeing Matthews enlist the assistance of former Fairport band mates Richard Thompson and Sandy Denny (who played Harmonium and Piano and and a duet on Thro' My Eyes) and fine musicians such as Tim Renwick, Andy Roberts and Gerry Conway…