Moondance

He may be grumpy old sod, but this is a great album. ‘And it stoned me’ is a great introduction, but the mellow laid back jazz of ‘Moondance’ just hits differently. This standard is maintained by ‘Crazy love’ and ‘Caravan’. ‘Into the mystic’ conjures up American soul drifting down the highway on a warm sunny day. The rest of the album doesn’t quite manage to hit the same heights but is still relatively strong

As previously mentioned when we last had Van, I don’t subscribe to the cult; however, were I to, this is one of only two albums which would give me pause - at least for the first half. The title track is a classic and probably his best recording. “Crazy Love” is gorgeous, as is “Into the Mystic”. After that, the wheels come off.

Last time a Van Morrison album appeared on this list, it was so long I was facilating between despondent and homicidal by the time it finished. This album at a nice, sensible 38 minutes gave me more hope. Moondance is great song that I mostly knew from Barenaked Ladies singing it as an interlude in a version of The King Of Bedside Manor recorded in a bathroom. It's weird how you sometimes end up discovering songs through very non-standard pathways. I really liked Come Running. I really didn't like Everyone (too pan pipey). Glad Tidings kept morphing into Brown Eyed Girl. Ultimately this evens out to "it's fine" for me. So... 2/5

Ooof. Tough one for me Van Morrison. I feel like, coming from Northern Ireland, I have a responsibility to give props to the guy. Being from here and being involved in music though, I also happen to know plenty of people who have worked with, or for, him over the years and the consensus is that he’s a whole set of bastards rolled up into one person. I’ll admit I do have half a dozen of his 70s albums, but I have a lot of albums generally, so thats less of the commendation than it sounds. In my head, I had ‘Moondance’ (the album) as my favourite and “Moondance” (the song) as one of the cheesiest things he did in those early years of his career (he surpassed the cheesiness many times over beyond the 70s). Listening today though, I think I am downgrading the album. Nothing maybe matches the title track for cheese, but the album, while in a sense solid, is simultaneously kinda light. There’s quality sprinkled all across the songwriting, and his vocal performance on “Crazy Love” is impressive, but there’s not a great deal to get your teeth into. The arrangement of the title track might have actually been appropriate for the whole album though it would have made me retch. Just as I returned to ‘Highway 61’ from a brief sojourn with ‘Blonde on Blonde’, for its gravitas I think I’d better get back to ‘Astral Weeks’ as my Morrison peak. I guess I’ll find out when it’s generated for me. Much as Van might like think he belongs in the same sentence as Dylan, I feel a little nauseous that I just made that happen. Highway and Blonde will be getting 5* from me; this gets 3* and let’s see how Astral Weeks fares.

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Every song on here is a classic. I remember hearing the songs on this album for the first time and immediately feeling nostalgia, I didn’t even have to wait. He dances seamlessly between folk, soul, rock, gospel, and others. And his voice is recognizable anywhere. Easy 5 from me.

Side A is a near perfect collection of songs. Side B is certainly weaker, but this is a damn good album

Historic and momentous album. Captures such a sound in time. Not all tracks are memorable earworms but all hold some kind of sonic interest and all are true vibes.

not jazz

I'm slightly partial to Astral Weeks, but this album is fantastic. Good for the soul.

It's too late to stop now.

Masterpiece plain and simple.

Slow first listen not a big fan. Simple blues bass lines and some jazz vibes. Very early 70s sound

70’s

Classic Van Morrison

I really liked this

An album I know well as it was played a lot round the house as I was growing up. A Sunday ‘dinner lunch’ album. It’s warm and familiar and I like it. Putting on my analyst hat, this seems to blend an interesting mixture of jazz, folk, soul, and country - at least that’s what my ears detect. I wouldn’t listen to it everyday but it’s pleasant.

What can you say about Van the Man? The guy oozes soul from every pore in his body. This is one of many classic albums he has. A body of work that will stand the test of time.

Sounds like my childhood

Van Morrison I hate you… But your music

I guess

Heard before?:❌️ Will listen again?:❓️

feels like im gonna watch peak comedy movie.

love it, groovy as hell and the vocals are too damn good

Sounds great for 1970, paving that way for a sound that would morph into yacht rock. In my mind, Van Morrison starts one end of yacht rock, and Steely Dan bookends the other end a decade later. “Moondance” is really that good, a totally unique composition sung dramatically by a just as unique voice. As for the rest? Meh. If you like Van Morrison for his very specific sounding vocals, I’m sure you love this album. It’s all very samey. But that sameness works against it for people like me, wanting something more. “Caravan” is good but damn it takes its time getting to the good part with that post chorus walk-down melody. Everything else just passes right by. Not bad, but not my jam. I respect it but don’t seek it out. Soft 3/5 I’m very indifferent to this one

Wow, another heavyweight! Basically flawless. I see a number of reviews suggest Van Morrison is a bad human. He probably is. The stars are for the songs and the album.

Angry Leprechaun.

summer nights as an album

Very much enjoyed, laid back, chill, good vibes and well made music

Very chill

9/10

Fine, I suppose. I don't understand people who act like this guys voice is the stuff of angels and dreams. It's pretty OK< sure, but even from his era, Nick Drake blows him out of the water. It's OK, I suppose, but I don't care if I ever hear it again.

i didn't enjoy the past album recommendations but this album in particular impressed me, and i'm not into country music but this one is wonderfully arranged and exceeded past my expectations (to be fair it wasn't high). I like moondance, it's a fun song.

pretty good

Great album

This is an interesting album. I can't tell if I recognized the songs or if they sound like other songs by Van Morrison. Some of the songs are catchy but I'm confused why Van Morrison references Romani / caravan life so often. He says a potential slur for the Romani peoples couple of times and has other songs that reference them as well. Obviously it was a different time but it's so interesting how he seems to refer to this community. I am curious as to why this album made the list, when Brown Eyed Girl is his most iconic song. I wasn't aware that the singer was anything more than a one hit wonder.

An album I will listen to again and again. There haven't been many, if any, that I could say that so far from the 1001

Heerlijk album. Klassieker. Relaxed. Jazzy die ik lekker vind. Achterover zitten, ogen dicht en genieten

Reminds me of the 70's and a much simpler life.

Gah. I've no love left for the man, but this is musical comfort food.

Meh

I had previously only heard Astral Weeks, which I love, but this is just as good! Wow. Just a tad bit front loaded, the A side is really perfect. 8/10

Lovely

A classic

For a curmudgeon, Van Morrison has a dozen or so songs that levitate me. I will be swinging arms, playing along, even a hand thrust, and then he takes it to another level. Zoom cheekbones go up, and a pure smile suddenly arises on my face as for a few seconds my unconscious reflexes score a rare victory. Moondance features several of these moments with its combination of R&B punch, deft acoustic playing and Morrison’s one-of-a-kind vocals. The excellently crafted songs deliver pleasing tales of Van Morrison’s honeymoon love with his surroundings be they woman, music, nature or mystical. On his own Van Morrison shifted from the inscrutable Ulysses songs on Astral Weeks to more straightforward short stories of Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. (negative critic points for overused Morrison-James Joyce comparison. If I had used Faulkner or Beckett, it would have been forced. Maybe I could have inserted David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest vs. his non-fiction magazine pieces.) The magic moments start right with the opening moments of “And It Stoned Me” as the acoustic guitar and Van’s lyrics quickly set the mood. “Caravan” follows a classic soul strong structure with its quiet moments moving to Van’s expressive “I long just to hold you tight…”, and then to the chorus. With “Into the Mystic” another cliche as others I am sure have observed that the song and its lyrics serve as shorthand definition for Van Morrison’s career lyrical themes and music. Supported by bubbling bass, the song is bookended with two goosebump lyrics, “We were born before the wind…” and later Van quoting Otis Redding/Jerry Butler with “It’s too late to stop now.” The entire album features terrific arrangements, which as far as I can tell come from Morrison. His use of horns may even top the great soul studios of the era. Additionally, he masterfully weaved acoustic guitar to provide a different texture to his tunes. I almost gave the album less than five stars as some of the other tracks lack these moments as they have the honeymoon, but not the sense of devotion and wonder of the better songs. I realized that nothing is a skip over song, and the unforgettable songs push this record to the top. And I never even wrote about the title track.

I am very close to giving this a 4-star review, but it did take me a minute to get into it. Though there were songs I enjoyed on the first half ("Into the Mystic" and definitely "Caravan"), it made me resistant to getting into it. "And It Stoned Me" is a dud, where I could see some oppositional person enjoying it, but I don't think I will ever be someone who enjoys that song. "Moondance" is always a jam, though a bit tiresome due to its over-rotation. The second half leaned further into qualities I like and why a person would probably put on Van Morrison: it feels happy! happy! happy! My Van Morrison knowledge is limited, but happy folky songs is the speciality. Not groaning about the times or banging your head against the wall, but a simple "la la la la, la la la la" ("Glad Tidings" is good, but "These Dreams of You" is oh so lovely).

A relaxing chill listen.

10 songs Some pretty decent Club Penguin pizza parlor or coffee shop songs in here. Other than that, not much

First song was good , then the album became kinda monotone. Just a typical country blues album

Lindo

Fine I guess

Iconic voice, enjoyable songs, impressive enough in its own way, but not an earth-shattering essential.

I think if prompted I couldn’t name a single Van Morrison song without clues and yet I’m like oh! This cutie song! And this one! Over and over. (Oh I just checked and forgot brown eyed girl exists so I stand by my claim.) Lovely for a drive, may never listen to again.

This album and Van Morrison have always been around me, but I never stopped and really listened. There's not a misplaced note on this album. The production is so clean, the instrument so distinct, and the music is so compelling.

I did really like this I would add some of these to my playlist definitely, so I’m gonna give it a 4/5 because I liked listening to it and it’s a good album

The man has pipes

7/10

Pretty catchy but not phenomenal

very nice instrumentally, good variety.

spectacular. I've always been biased against van morrison because my dad liked his music but I think he was actually just listening to my mom's cds and has no actual music taste whatsoever

really liked how much this sounds like motown classics

Into The Mystic

Super relaxed album! Love the chill instrumentality and his voice!

An easy 5 stars for this classic album which i have over many years and it never fails

Bueno para escuchar en un viaje, a la mañana o a la tarde.

Yeah I get it - not my favorite ever but I super get it

Really great. 3.5/5

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Some nice Yusuf/Cat Stevens vibes, kind of crazy that they both existed around the same time. Nice voice, great songwriting, chill time.

Moondance and Glad Tidings are the saving grace of this album. Otherwise, it's a 2.

it was a mix of country and pop and i enjoyed it a lot, i would listen to it again

It's quite a lovely album.

Stupendous from start to finish.

Every track was pretty good, just a nice vibe from the album. Makes me want to check out more of van morrisons stuff

I liked this a lot more than Astral Week, but I'm still not crazy about this album. It's good, but every song sounds the same. Mid 3.

I had mixed emotions with this album, between songs there are many changes in style, from country folk, through jazz and even rhythms similar to chamame (genre of native Argentine northern music). So I couldn't decipher the artist's style well, I didn't quite buy into any of his different facets throughout the album. it's a 2 for me this time.

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Honnêtement oui c'est bien, mais j'y reviendrai probablement pas, next. Playlist pick : Moondance

Meh

Really good album. I feel like I’m so close to giving this five stars, but there’s just something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on. Maybe it’s the lyricism or something, but I feel like this one maybe will require a few more lessons for me to really get it. The lyricism sometimes was a little on the nose given the jazz and more experimental instrumentation

5/10

It’s obviously not bad but not my thing. I could only listen as background music. Almost too easy to listen to and unfortunately does nothing for me.

Classic, classy, and a little boring Standouts: Into the Mystic

Nice background but a bit samey .

I don't like Van Morrison

Good album

he look like how i look/5

Algumas músicas maneiras mas nada me impressionou

A solid 3 Music for a background of a evening there are different types of people. The artist is a dumbass so probably will not listen him again (maybe Moondance will be repeating sometimes) Fav song: Moondance

One of my all-time favorites.

Van the Man! His most popular album - a lot of great timeless music. Love the hits and the new (for my ears) stuff. Always amazed when 56+ year old albums still sound so fresh

bad

Reminds me of fishing with my grandpa, great album through and through. Though moon dance itself is probably my least favorite on the record.

1st song:i am not really enjoying the lirycs doesn't really make sense and its not the type of music that i listen to usually and not in a positive way

Good until it is not. His voice begins to grate after awhile.

Summer, shining, together.

Fine. A bit nasaly and whiney for me but overall it was just fine. 3/5

Leuk album

This is a really solid album, not a bad track in the bunch. Probably his best work. Morrison's voice is spectacular, and the music is great too.

A classic example of liking one song while the rest are just completely ok

I thought for sure that Van Morrisons eccentric singing would get grating after a while, but was pleasantly surprised. Gets a lil boring towards the end, but it’s front loaded with a few bangers. Fav track: Moondance

i don't think i've ever felt like the beginning of an album was so abrupt?? i don't know if it's just the version i listened to or what. i was quite back and forth with this one, literally from track to track. overall imo side B was a better listen. fav: moondance

Singer/Songwriter Folk and Soul go really well together, and the occasional horn section does womders to elevate the tracks. The singer doesn't have the most pleasant voice though, especially when he is dialing up the intensity.

Gostosinho, calmo, pacifico

Some classic stuff here, not the big Van Morrison fan, but this album is fine enough ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Caravan bien

nice and chill! вайб ремонтировать тачку в гараже со старшим братом в джинсовом комбинезоне и пить колу со стеклянной банки

I really loved this album. Calming, folksy vocals and a 70s mellow rock vibe.

super fun folk

It’s a classic and holds up

Sopranos season 5 Finale, 'All Due Respect', and Glad Tidings is playing in the background as Tony Blundetto pulls his car into the barn of a farmhouse in somewhere like rural upstate New York. .... ' And they'll send you Glad tidings from New York' seconds later Tony Soprano comes around the corner and blasts his namesake and cousin's head off with a shotgun on behalf of the New York mob. Anytime I hear this song I think of this scene, I know it says more about the TV show than the song but still. Classic Van Morrison song off a great album. 5 stars.

Decent 4

Some nice songs

I mean, it was okay. I'm just not a huge fan of his, never have been.

It's ok?

No notes.

crazy love is a lovely song

Good album, just solid all the way through. Enjoyed this quite a bit, although I don't know that I'll have any takeaways I'd definitely listen again.

a masterpiece of Van Morrison. Soul, Blues, and Jazz at the top

I liked every song on this album, except for the first and last song. But everything from rock, pop, jazz, R&B just hit perfectly on this album. I've never listened to his work before, but this has to be my favourite album from Van Morrison.

Estuvo chido carnal.

Fine, idk what all the hype is about really, 2.5

Caught myself checking the track list multiple times to see when this ends. Honestly did nothing for me. I can't really point to any specifics or songs that spoke to me in anyway. It's all fine, it's all competent, it's not terrible, but this just kind of exists and little else.

"Into the Mystic" was pretty enjoyable but couldn't stand the title track. Very 70's blend of folk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, etc.

I was previously familiar with this album. It's a very good one, definitely one of Van Morrison's best. This album has many hits - the title song, And It Stoned Me, Into The Mystic, etc. This album has a more jazzy and focused sound than Astral Weeks which is also good. I would listen again for sure.

Way more enjoyable than Astral Weeks

Van the man!

Not bad! Easy to listen to and can vibe with it! Seems like I quite like the Jazz style music.

I thought it was not v memorable. Give me some beats man

This is a classic. However, for some reason, I can't fully "connect" with this album (I don't love Morrison's voice). I've probably listened to Moondance or Caravan too many times. Actually, more than those, I especially enjoyed "And it Stoned Me" or "Into the Mystic". So, overall, a solid 4 star album for me.

I get he's a big deal, but all of this album sounds like the happy music you try to play at funerals.

Heard the first song & thought “maybe this is fine?” Moondance is a bottom of the barrel song.

Van Morrison perfected a signature sound. I don’t want to hear it more than once

Despite never knowingly have heard this album I knew more songs than I expected, which I guess speaks highly to how influential this album is. It also says something about how even though I sort of know this music I’ve never felt particularly compelled to dig any deeper. I know Van Morrison is supposed to be one of these all-time greats and I can appreciate the songwriting and musicianship on here, but also it doesn’t do anything for me. Meh.

Some songs were really cool.

Good but not amazing for my ears. I've never really understood the religious fervour of van Morrison fans. Kind of basic blues jazz folk, with a couple of good grooves and an interesting attitude

I do like that this exists as a kind of reaction to Astral Weeks being a bit of a failure at the time - both are excellent for diametrically opposing reasons. It's probably another one that feels like wallpaper now, it's just been ever present for so long. But its undeniably a classic. Prefer Astral Weeks though!

A pleasant listen. Bonus star for the Moondance track which is just beautiful.

I have to give this a 4 only because it's not quite at the same level as "Astral Weeks."

A very American and blues feel to this album. I'm not a big fan of the blues but it's quite enjoyable.

Bunch of classics. Really good.

First song, it's okay nothing special. Pretty average, well-performed late 60s rock. Second song is really good. Jazzy and catchy, interesting instrumentation, good singing, nice lyrics. 3rd is nice, nothing special but quite sweet. 4, he's belting the song out for sure but does it need belting? 5, this one's nice, kind of chill I gave up doing a song by song. The album is pleasant enough but nothing amazing. I'm kind of bored by this album. It doesn't get any better, it kind of middles around in this jazzy, mellow, background noisey sort of place that refuses to connect with me. He sings with a soulfulness that the songs just don't have. The songs are just okay. They're not badly done, they're not bad songs, they just exist and I can see why people would like them, I'm just not convinced that this guy - who writes and creates these songs - is afforded such legendary status when everything he does is done better by so many other people.

Listened last week, think I like it

Album #92: Moondance - Van Morrison Genre (W): R&B, soul, rock, jazz, pop, Irish folk Singles: Come Running, Crazy Love, Moondance I have listened to this album once before. Thoughts?: This album is better than Astral Weeks, but I still feel the arrangements are unremarkable and the songwriting works but it’s not memorable. Favorite songs: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Caravan, Into the Mystic, Everyone

Felt pretty uneventful but I do like the title track which I have heard before.

Fine

Mom loves Van Morrison and she used to play this album when I was a kid, so it has sentimental value. Pretty good orchestration and songwriting all round.

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# Album Name: Moondance # Artist: Van Morrison # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: What a banger. Great little album. # Top Tunes: Stoned me / moondance / Come running / Mystic / Everyone / GT # Would I listen to it again? Yes

8.5/10

3.7/5 Favorite Song: Moondance

Album #154 Van Morrison: Moondance It was only three days ago that I received Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” album, which, of course, has received an incredible reputation amongst critics and die-hard fans, and one that I think is deserved. However, as I noted then, I do prefer Moondance; an opinion which would have you lynched amongst certain Van Morrison fan circles, despite being one that I think most people who have heard both hold. Though I do enjoy both greatly, and find Astral Weeks to be the more unique listen, I can’t help but succumb to the folk rock perfection that is this collection of songs. I think the songs on Moondance feel more like fully fledged songs, which to some is a bonus, and others a flaw; but what I know for myself is that it helps keep them stuck in my head longer. I think Into the Mystic is Van Morrison’s crowning achievement, and there really isn’t a flaw in any of the first five tracks. The last five tracks also have just as much to enjoy within them, though they might not be as immediately wonderful as the first half. Overall, though it might not be the spiritual journey of Astral Weeks, it certainly is a good time. Best Songs: Into the Mystic, Moondance, And It Stoned Me Worst Song: Everyone Score out of 10: 9.5

The guy’s a complete twat, so it pains me to report that this is still a pretty great album.

I enjoyed this album way more than I expected to. Very chill, very laid back, and rather soulful. The saxophone solo playing leaves a bit to be desired, but it’s used sparingly, so it’s not too much of a distraction. Overall, a rather enjoyable listen. I will definitely listen to this again.

Great record. Classic.

Short and sweet. This is pretty much the ideal length and pace of an album, I would say. Every song hits, but I especially enjoy "And It Stoned Me" "Into the Mustic" "Everyone" and "Glad Tidings" RIP Tony Blundetto.

I have always loved this album. It’s a classic, and solid from start to finish.

Good album, 70s sound all over the place, not really my niche but good to hear.

7/10

Best Song: Moondance. It is weird to listen to an original song and think, "this song is quite nice, but I bet there are covers that exceed this". Worst Song: Everyone. It just sounds like he's shouting the whole time. Overall: Boy howdy do I not like how Van Morrison sings. He sings like he's also simultaneously trying to stick his tongue out of his mouth during sustained notes. Some of the arrangements are fine, but get a different guy in there.

Ensimmäistä kertaa perehdyin Van Morrisonin musiikkiin. Olinhan minä tietysti kuullut Brown Eyed Girlin, mutta sitä biisiä ei tältä levyltä löydy. Moondance oli oikein hyvä kokonaisuus, jonka pariin tulee varmasti joskus palattua.

He sings with his tongue. 6/10

Honestly, this guy’s pretty good. Gotta listen again with my proper headphone setup

I keep accidentally leaving Spotify on shuffle

Fine but outside on 1 song nothing memorable

Here’s my hot take: this album would be better without Van Morrison. I guess he can sing but he grates on my nerves.

An absolute masterclass in organic, jazz infused rock composition. The integration of the tight horn section, acoustic pianos, and nimble basslines creates a remarkably fluid, breathing sonic environment. Morrison’s vocal phrasing acts almost like a lead instrument, darting around the syncopated rhythms with a level of improvisational freedom that makes the entire record feel alive, vibrant, and effortlessly complex.

To be honest, this is my first time listening to an album like this. This album and the songs on it definitely won't be my favorites, but that's not a bad thing

I’ve never been a fan of Van Morrison. That’s partly because I’m not really into blues music, and partly because I saw Van Morrison live once – it was the most bored and arrogant performance I’ve ever seen. A real grump. I can’t really get to grips with his landmark album ‘Astral Weeks’, but ‘Moondance’, with its late-sixties charm and that peculiar blend of folk-rock, R&B, soul and a touch of country – largely free of classic blues schemes – has a lovely patina that’s easy to appreciate, even if you can’t stand Van the Man.

Moondance is beautiful and I enjoyed the entire album

this album is the right amount of van morrison to me both in quantity and degree

I like the title track and this was pretty okay.

This is actual lovely

Not my regular go to artist, pleasant listening but not really my taste.

That first side is really uncontested greatness, the 2nd slips a bit but finishes strong. Not the biggest fan of a lot of Van, but he just has a way of getting into your soul.

A nice listening experience for sure but didn't do much for me beyond that. It's feel-good music I'd sway my head to when ordering food at a cozy late-night bistro. Maybe it's because I'm so much younger than when this album first came out, so I can't fully appreciate it for what it is. I didn't grow up with this kind of early dad / grandpa rock, and relatively modern records are just more exciting to me.

Standard Van Morrison lp.

I really enjoyed this. Very nice uplifting Irish soul.

Quite underwhelming, I just don’t get why it’s on this list. It’s listenable but that’s about it

Great album. Great voice, jazzy instrumentation.

Classic. Nostalgic.

Big vibe. I'd listen to more Van Morrison for sure.

Stoned me + Moondance o Crazy love - Caravan o Into the Mystic + Come running - Dreams of you - Brand new day + Everyone o Tidings +

Enjoyable, will listen again

Not bad - not my thing but acceptable background music at a party

A lot of the songs sounds very similar, but it's a good formula so why change it? Moondance was by far the standout song.

I'd give a man a handjob with one hand while doom scrolling with my other hand to this album I think

Art

Sweet album. The deluxe reissue is a bit overkill but interesting.

vibey, super calming, 10/10

I don't listen to Morrison

actually very important thank you

Proper old man music is what anyone younger than 30 would say

3/5 but would not listen again, not my type of music

The hits are still super pretty. I don’t love everything. But the good is great. And this band is outstanding.

great for warm summer evenings

another boring one. not like awful but i wanted to change it several times..

So so so good

Honestly pretty good

- it was fine - everyone brought this done a rating for me 🙈 did NOT like that song - not my style of music I don’t think

It's okay, makes me want to listen to Heavy Metal by Cameron Winter though (and I did right after)

Solid album, "catchy and poetic"

Mycket bra skiva, älskar det här soundet. Kommer återvända till den här. Klassisk 60-/70-tal.

His voice is very pretty, I very much enjoyed the album. 4/5

Banger after banger. This is great chilling music.

This just didn't do anything for me at all. I suppose a couple of the tunes are noteworthy but I just can't get into it.

Didn’t do much for me. Very folky, that one song with the vocalised drums was quite interesting but I found it very same-y.

Happy album. Very easy to listen to but not particularly special. Enjoyed it and no real bad tracks, just nothing that wowed me.

Previously known. A lot of good songs on here.

this reminds me of my dad for some reason:)

glorious - hippy soul, soaked in jazz

I like this more than Astral Weeks. Very hard to fault Moondance, its very smooth and relaxing throughout.

Opiniones sobre la marcha... 1 "Moondance" Van Morrison: "And It Stoned Me" Es alegre, me da vibra positivas con la buena banda de fondo, muy destacados los momentos de silencio y luego los acordes de guitarra. Buen final. "Moondance" Tiene un inicio genial, algo mucho mas nocturno, de bar entre estrellas de ciudad. Se destaca una especie de flauta en el L que va como llevando el dialogo de la cancion. Siempre destacado el piano. Otro gran final. "Crazy Love" Inicia super dulce, introduce un coro de voces sencillo, un mood super somnoliento, como si una persona estuviera mirando el techo en su melancolia amorosa. Sencilla. "Caravan" Suena a lo que me imagino que suena un viaje por un desierto de Estados Unidos, una gran cancion de viaje sin ningun tipo de duda. Unos bajos destacados. Fan del final en fade, muy acorde a la cancion. "Into the Mystic" Suena a picnic, un dia realmente verde y disfrutable, caminar y mirar el Sol, una liberacion hermosa de energia, la pandereta en R es clave de esa energia, junto a las notas sutiles del piano. "Come Running" Suena a baile de tabernita, muy festivo, como dia especial para todos. "These Dreamos of You' Recuerda a trabajo, repetir el patron de manera continuada. A su vez le veo los colores que el album trata de insporar, como una madera oscura. Destacado solo de saxofon, un lindo refresco para la apretada cancion. Bella cancion, album muy escuchable en grupo a esta altura, muy familiar. "Brand New Day" Parece una bocanada de aire de la anterior cancion, algo que devuelve el aliento lentamente, como si fuera una brisa continua, algo frio pero que abraza para reforzar la energia. El titulo toma el sentimiento de la cancion totalmente. Esto es algo que se va repitiendo en cada cancion, veo los titulos muy bien asignados en el album. "Everyone" Tiene el inicio mas energetico del album. Suena a canto de todos, muy de festival, algo chico pero lleno de personas distintas con misma paleta de colores, algo muy social. Otra cancion con un titulo perfecto. "Glad Tidings" Gran inicio, la energia de una conversacion fugaz, muy interesantes sentimientos de descubrimiento. Una energia positiva que emana de los tarareos y el saxofon. Grandes coros sencillos. Gran descubrimiento definitivamente, esto va a ser escuchado muchas veces en reuniones, es musica realmente refrescante y que tiene espacio en muchos contextos sociales. Gran escucha. Mi track preferido fue "Brand New Day". Muy buena pagina, la voy a escuchar diariamente. 26/4/26

Trop ancien pour moi j’ai pas ecouté dsl

Good but not my fav 70's music

Probably Van’s best (though “Veedon Fleece” and “St. Dom’s Preview” are close!); if you love Dylan but don’t know Van the Man, please please put some time into studying this record (and at least four others of his) of sublime folk, soul, and Irish-tinged magic.

Pretty chill, not bad. Got a lot of popular songs.

Snoozer

4/5 Incredible opening track, very much a front loaded album that runs out of gas towards the back half. I really enjoy the blend of genres on this album as well. With my complete lack of knowledge of Van Morrison & this album going in, I was searching for a way to label what sort of artist Morrison was. But it was a great surprise to work through the tracklist, and just sort of drop that idea and just let the album be. Favorite Track: And It Stoned Me

Some lovely songs here but some cringey lyrics and Van Morrison's descent into weird conspiracy theories makes it a 3

Acoustic Jazz Rock. The harpsichord at the end was a nice touch.

Another classic

Pleasant, wine bar jazz.

As someone who only knew Van Morrison from his most popular hit “Brown Eyed Girl”, this album showed me that lightning didn’t just struck once. His blend of soft rock and jazz-blues really captivated me. My highlights were “And It Stoned Me”, “Caravan”, and “Into the Mystic”.

Really solid, too much Jazz flute for my liking. Best Song: Into the Mystic Rating: 7.0/10 Stars: 4

Van Morrisson is weird for me. This is the type of music I usually can't stand, but I really enjoyed this (along with most of his other stuff).

I didn't realize how much my dad played this album until I was listening to it again. I hadn't remember this until now, and playing it brought a huge rush of emotions back. Crazy Love, Moon Dance, and Caravan are all such amazing tracks. I love the folk, the genres, and the guitar. I normally hit albums if they are samey, but when it sounds this good you don't to change much. I loved listening to this again, and I'll listen to it more in the future.

When each song is as good as the next, what is not to like?

absolute country classic

Great album. Listened to the hits too often to go back to this one more than once in a while

I'm normally not a fan of these sort of folky/blues-y older albums but the added layer of brass and woodwinds in some tracks really elevated this into an enjoyable state for me. My ears always had something new and interesting to cling onto when Morrison's lovely vocals weren't the forefront. Also extra points for being Northern Irish ✊️ Favourite tracks: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Into The Mystic 3.5/5

I liked it, but heard that Van Morrison is a bad man

2nd Van Morrison album from the generator. Gotta say, this one is better than the other one I listened to. I actually enjoyed some songs here. It's just a small improvement though 2/5

Brilliant musically despite him being an insufferable douche

Van Morrison is a shitty person, but this is an amazing album that feels completely timeless

Pretty good jazzy singer songwriter stuff.

I’m waffling between a four and a five. What the hell, 5 it is.

Thoroughly boring album. Vocals were kinda good and the instrumentation was just okay. Favorite Track: Moondance - I almost gave this album a 3 solely due to the saxophone, especially due to this song.

Heerlijke plaat. Vooral Moondance

A nice blend of rock, folk, and jazz. Likes: And It Stoned Me; Moondance; Crazy Love; Caravan; Glad Tidings

Great album! I really enjoyed Moondance, Crazy Love, Caravan. I have no problem imagining this guy as a panty dropper back in the day.

Opened my eyes to jazz, nice.

A delicious slice of folk rock or however you want to label it. Van Morrison has always kind of slipped by me but this album is amazing.

Unfortunately, this "blue eyed soul" is not a favorite genre of mine, and I find this album to be a disappointment after "Astral Weeks," though I understand why he made this album, partially because he wanted some success. However, while this is a very good album, it's not my favorite or one I'm going to go back to much, personally.

Would listen again

I'm not a folk fan so was taken aback by how much I liked this, maybe because of the soul, rock and R&B mixing into his songs that just gives them such a hard hitting energy. The title track itself is amazing, even if I'm not listening to others on repeat I'll be listening to this album again.

me gustó, muy tranquilo. bien de mañana suave de fiaca. todos parecen clásicos.

In Van Morrison's discography, this one ranks second only to Astral Weeks.

It's fine ... but Van's songs just start to sound the same after awhile.

A classic

Beautiful Album.

I enjoyed this album. I had listened to it many years ago, I might even own it (need to check). At one point in time, I really liked van Morrison. Now, not as much but it still resonates with me. I probably won't listen to this a lot but this was a great getting reacquainted

I love this album. I can listen to it, rain or shine. Daytime or nighttime. All tracks transition well, but Moondance takes all my love, for sure.

"And It Stoned Me": Turns out John Mayer just stole Van Morrison's vibe? "Moon dance": A classic; no notes

Interesting sounds, chill vibe and simple. Vocals are ok but have feeling.

Moondance is a 5/5 album — a portrait of Van Morrison at his most generous and spiritually open. Revisiting it now, it’s bittersweet. I love the warmth and wonder of his early years artistry.

Loved the followup to AW as a more formal affair.

Приятный альбом но не прям вау. Да и уже забыл как он звучит

L: 8 M: 6 F: 7 O: 7

A perfectly fine and chill album

4.3. This is one to return to on a relaxing spring day.

> the Beatles

producer: hey Van, loved the last record, you gonna give us one that's kind of like Madame George or Sweet Thing? Van: no actually, every song on this one is gonna sound like the worst song on that record producer: right Van: there's one where i say that it's a fantabulous night to make romance producer: huh, okay, well.....what about your voice, then. will you be wrapping it round your allusive, narratively rich lyrics with a real sense of dynamics and a strong connection with your band? Van: well, there's one quiet tune. otherwise really just yelling producer: ......yelling? Van: aye. about sex and lines of trucks producer: great. people, inexplicably, are going to love this Van: i don't care about that at all. they put a microchip in the jab, you know? and the jab comes out of your smartphone

this album has the quietest fucking drums i’ve ever heard. and the vocals are annoyingly loud. terrible mix.

Good music! Something for everyone everyone!

Silky smooth with just enough of an edge. This is just joyful. Moondance Crazy Love Caravan Into the Mystic

I must be in the exact right mood for this one today. I'm normally kinda meh on 99% of Van Morrison's music (the exception being my weakness for Brown Eyed Girl), but I caught myself adding most of these the my Liked Songs as they came on.

Hard to be objective about this one, for sentimental reasons. Love early Van, voice is untouchable, hasn't gone religious or cantankerous yet. Great songs, great arrangements, but Peter's out towards the end.

Classic

Classic album - too much filler I think unfortunately

Great and easy listening

On Moondance, Van Morrison trades the mystic sprawl of Astral Weeks for something tighter, warmer, and unmistakably grounded in soul and jazz, wrapping his restless voice around arrangements that swing with an easy, late-night confidence. There’s a uniformity to the sound that occasionally blurs the edges between tracks, but it’s hard to argue with a groove this inviting—Morrison and his band settle into a pocket and stay there, letting the mood do the heavy lifting. “And It Stoned Me” opens the record with a vivid, nostalgic haze, its gentle horns and storytelling setting the tone, while the title track glides on a smoky, jazz-club swing that feels effortlessly cool. “Caravan” stands out for its buoyant pulse and melodic bass work, building toward something almost transcendent. It may not stretch far stylistically, but within its lane, Moondance is a richly textured, deeply satisfying listen.

Not my cup of tea. Too much folk for my taste. The title track is very good, and the sax in Come Running was very enjoyable. The instrumental arrangements in some of the tracks, such as Everyone, are worthy of highlight. Glad Tidings was a great finisher and a refreshing reminder of the album's message. All in all, however, I found it quite repetitive.

7/10

Heard Before; 3; This album hits me as perfectly fine. Not sure if it's one of those cases where the novelty and innovation is lost because this sounds like/influenced what came after it. Favorite Track: And it Stoned Me

Very good. Easy 5.

Jesus fucking Christ. This album is so annoying. I’m in a worse mood than usual, but my god this album is tedious. He’s just copying black artists who already did this, and way better. Every song has the same chord progression, every song is basically the same. Never has an artist done less with some pretty great sounding supporting cast members.

I was expecting an entire album of songs that sound like 'Moondance', and I wasn't entirely wrong? It was okay.

I enjoyed that. Only known Van Morrison's greatest hits. This was good fun.

Quite influential album that is a jot to listen to.

I saw Van Morrison and went "An icon, this will be good." It was just OK. I didn't feel that there was a whole lot that on this album that I *loved*. It was fine, just not to my taste. Would give it a 3.5 if that was an option because I feel like the songs and album content-wise are probably a 4 for someone who enjoys the style.

It was a good album. I approved.

Back in the Van. Definitely more my preferred Van Morrison than Astral Weeks. A deserved classic. Something about Van Morrison makes me not always want to return to him, but it's an undeniable great album.

Ok as background music

Fav songs: • Moondance • Into the Mystic • Glad Tidings Overall rating: 8/10

Maybe it's overexposure but I can hardly listen to the title track, and the album feels like all smooth and polished edges after Astral Weeks. And there's nothing that has anything of the looseness or rawness of, say, TB Sheets. And I know that's not the aim of this - it's just where I switch off Van Morrison.

even if you give up and stop listening after Into the Mystic, the first half warrants 5/5

not good mr. morrison

Great album

This was so good

Didn’t know he did Moondance (maybe the title should have given it away)

When to listen: laying in the grass looking through the trees. This is an album I've listened through too many times to count. I love it so much, every song is unique and special and beautiful and I'm not accepting any commentary to the contrary.

Not bad, a little boring tho

Ça va mais je suis pas youhouihihouhk 2.99

Really enjoyed this one! Thought it would be dull as shit but it combines styles that resonate with my brain and are groovy af. Wanna boogie and sway my hips to the jazzy, soulful sounds

“Into The Mystic” will always make me feel a way.

Want bad but I wouldn't revisit

didn't listen to this one

Yeah it's a great album!

No había escuchado nada de este tipo aunque me recuerda un poco la música de los 70, tipo cat Stevens, Neil young y todos ellos (si es que son artistas de los 70 lmao), esos álbumes no los escucho enteros así que me guio mas por sus canciones, por lo que puedo decir que la canción que lleva el título del álbum, como amante del jazz, me gustó bastante. Esta bien