Underappreciated gem by a rock n roll legend
R. C. Kopf | Seattle, WA United States | 10/18/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"60's icon van morrison has a devoted "cult" following but is deserving of much more. most people know him by "Gloria" -- an early hit by his band Them -- and perhaps by "Moondance," a makeout classic.
the truth is that this prickly, deeply spiritual irish performer has been releasing great albums for 5 decades, a record that can be matched by very few of his peers.
this album, which per above is not well known, is a very accessible, beautiful distillation of van's spiritual side. "rave on" and "higher than the world" are so transporting that they transcend music.
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More beautiful music from Van the Man!
Philip Roche | Cedar City, UT USA | 02/13/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Beautiful & poetic. Perhaps not Van's best, but this one has a lingering, haunting quality. If you're in to Van's late 70s/1980s spiritual-side (IMHO his best work), it's a must! Pleasing sounds, striking lyrics."
TIMELESS WORK OF ART
K. Ward | Spring Tx | 12/04/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album just flows from end to end. You will listen to it all. This is DEEP introspective and pure beauty. Buy two, give one to someone you love. I own most of Van's music but this one is very very special."