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  | VAN MORRISON ~ INARTICULATE SPEECH OF THE HEART
POLYDOR 042283960428 (Barcode: 042283960428) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1982 Released: 1989
This is a reissue of the 14th studio album by legendary Northern Irish singer / songwriter Van MorrisonFind albums by this artist, who is accompanied by a splendid group of musicians, which includes keyboardist John AllairFind albums by this artist, guitarist Chris MichieFind albums by this artist, bassist David HayesFind albums by this artist, drummer Tom DonlingerFind albums by this artist and a brass section with trumpeter Mark IshamFind albums by this artist (who also plays synthesizers) and saxophonist Pee Wee EllisFind albums by this artist. The album presents eleven tracks, all of which are originals by Morrison. This was the 3rd album Morrison released in the 1980s and his last album released (originally) on Warner Bros.Find albums on this label label.
Musically the album offers Morrison’s usual mix of Celtic, Blues, Folk, Gospel and Jazz influences, but since it offers several instrumental tracks, which is not typical, the Jazzy undercurrents are more dominant than ever. But he delivers, as usual, a mixture of cross-genre songs, all blessed by his outstanding ability to weave beautiful melodies and write heartfelt lyrics, like only a few others Artists are able to do.
Overall, this is a piece of music that is worth being remembered, and although Morrison’s recorded legacy offers a few dozen releases, he never recorded a bad album and everything he ever put out is worth an honorable place in a decent record collection. It is one of those Artists you can never have too much of…
| | Updated: 28/01/2025Posted: 28/01/2025 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | VAN MORRISON ~ INTO THE MUSIC
WARNER BROS. 075992624824 (Barcode: 075992624824) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1979 Released: 1990
This is the 11th studio album by legendary Northern Irish singer / songwriter Van MorrisonFind albums by this artist, who is accompanied by a splendid group of musicians, which includes violinist Toni MarcusFind albums by this artist, pianist Mark JordanFind albums by this artist, guitarist Herbie ArmstrongFind albums by this artist, bassist David HayesFind albums by this artist, drummer Peter Van HookeFind albums by this artist and a brass section with saxophonist Pee Wee EllisFind albums by this artist and trumpeter Mark IshamFind albums by this artist. This was the first album featuring Ellis, who became more or less a permanent recording artist on future Morrison’s albums. The album presents ten tracks, nine of which are originals by Morrison and one is his adaptation of song by other songwriters. This was the last album Morrison released in the 1970s.
Musically the album offers the usual mix of Blues, Folk, Gospel and Celtic, but, as always, it is a mixture of cross-genre songs, all blessed by Morrison’s outstanding ability to weave beautiful melodies and write heartfelt lyrics, like only a few others Artists are able to do. There is also a slight jazz touch in the background, which characterizes everything Morrison recorded.
Overall, this is a piece of music that is worth being remembered, and although Morrison’s recorded legacy offers a few dozen releases, he never recorded a bad album and everything he ever put out is worth an honorable place in a decent record collection. It is one of those Artists you can never have too much of…
| | Updated: 01/01/2025Posted: 30/12/2024 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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