He is out of gas
1
By CRTube
Van Morrison's poltics are so fascist and selfish that it's hard to stomach any of his muic but his very early work. Anyway nothing inspiring here.
Masterful
5
By Saorsainn
As masterful and enjoyable as it gets.
Vintage Van
5
By NCAA1981
Yes, this is an album of covers. Some will roll their eyes at the idea, but rest assured that this album is also quintessential Van. He takes old skiffle tunes - many of which most of us have heard countless times - and stamps them with his stylings and makes them feel really fresh.
There’s nothing terribly deep here, but it’s an incredibly fun listen. Musically it’s top notch - the sound is full and rich. And Van’s vocals are as strong as ever. Impressive for a guy in his late 70’s!
Early standouts are Green Rocky Road, Sail Away Ladies, Gypsy Davey, Oh Lonesome Me, Worried Man Blues, This Loving Light of Mine, and In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down.
5/5 stars from me.
Music at its BEST!!! INCREDIBLE!
5
By Burl1969
This is hard for me to even comprehend that one man can have so much talent. And then of course HIS BAND!! This album will be on loop for many months on my playlist. My kids have listened to Van for years now and love him and my 17 year old daughter just said "dad, is this new music from van Morrison?!!! ..Wow its great!" My bucket list is to see him in Vegas this year!!! GOD BLESS VAN THE MAN!!
Lost it
1
By OneTruth'24
He’s like a caricature on his last few album covers, nothing’s real here anymore
Can’t Wait
5
By Jonathan Applewart
Everything sounds great so far. Great rhythms and energy
On Fire!
5
By Salmon Kev
If you don’t love it it’s because you don’t get it. This is roots music, three chords and the truth down to your bones dance music.
Gotta love Van and the band swinging with grit and fire; pushing the beat and always bending any song to new tones and musical boundaries. So clear and clean. You’re in a groove these days Van and company. Thank you!
Btw, I dissed your last album, What’s It Gonna Take. Then I gave it several spins and realized I was wrong about that work. That album is full of complexities, twists and turns musically. A great record.
I can’t wait for this album to drop. So good.
Eh.
2
By The Bradleyss
Talk about living off an ancient reputation. Morrison's records have been slick and dull now for more than 40 years. His records in the 1960s and '70s, even into the '80s, were magical. Since then the musicians backing him sound like they came straight from recorded Disney records. Boring, boring, boring.
Have Mercy!
5
By Electric Skydog
Van the man getting down to it once again. This cat has more soul singing ability than almost anybody I have ever heard. He is up there truly one of the greats. Keep it going brother. 5 Stars
Streamline Train
5
By 30ABeachBum
He’s back with the old sound. Thank goodness. Me. Morrison went a bit off the rails with his last venture. But this train is back on track.
