Author: Van Morrison

Features:

• Magic Time by Van Morrison (2005-05-23)

PartNumber: 6 3 09871265

Release Date: 14-04-2009

Details: Amazon.caLike a human infusion of chamomile tea, hearing Van Morrison’s voice has the ability to instantly soothe even the most stressed listener. That said, some of his releases have been so sedentary that they muted the ’60s soul influences that had been a part of Van’s joyful appeal. Not so with Magic Time, a wonderful balance of groove and smoothness, with a “live off the floor” feel evident throughout the disc. Right off the top, “Stranded” shows Van at his crooner best; relaxed, present, and joyful. “Celtic New Year” comes next, with a very Astral Weeks feel, leading one to believe that this disc might be sedentary through and throughuntil “Keep Mediocrity At Bay” kicks in, a feisty blues romp that shows that in his sixties, Morrison still ha