Reviews (page 8 of 15)
Favourite songs: Into The Mystic, And It Stoned Me, Moondance
this has the van morrison songs i do like but the rest just sounds like every other van morrison song… idk the ones that rip, rip! the others are just whatever
It was not too bad to listen to.
softie
Not bad!
A beautiful album by an incredible artist. Van Morrison is one of the greats of this era and this album solidifies it.
Loved everything about it. Very calming.
Saved
The instruments on this album are what really makes this a great album. A good album for a chill day
Very enjoyable, good vibes all around
Nice easy tunes. Enjoyed the album. Never been through vans discography before only knew his hits. Guy does not miss though. Good vibes
Van Morrison rocks. This album caught me at the perfect time. Had me in a great mood on my commute and morning coffee. Makes me want to cook breakfast on a Sunday morning and dance with someone in the kitchen. Highly recommend.
0/10
“Moondance” and “Into the Mystic” are the best tracks by far. Van Morrison is sometimes unintelligible and just goes, “blarghghghhhh waaaaaaa do do do” and there’s a good horn section backing him and a gospel choir - which I can see being a total vibe for some people but I just found it annoying
Heard this a bunch. Classic
Good album
“And It Stoned Me” and “Everyone” are some of my all time favorites, rest of the album is great as well.
Moondance, crazy love, and into the Mystic or standout songs, but otherwise just middle of the road
Ikke min kopp te.
Objectively a good album. He is such a soft squishy little boy sitting alone next to the crick with his guitar and thinking about pussy when he should have been sweating under the hot sun (or lukewarm sun) farming potatoes in northern ireland. The music is good enough to permit this deviance. not good enough for 5 stars though boyo
3.5 rounded down
The first of his string of 5 star albums — Tupelo Honey (not streaming on any of the services) and His Band and Street Choir. Unfortunately, neither of those is in our 1,001 albums. Side one is all bangers, side two still very decent. Van is kind of a tool these days, but this is still a solid 5.
I liked this okay enough. I think I slightly prefer it when he is being jazzier and less poppy.
an emblematic piece of 70s folk rock - acoustic instrumentation with an eager wind section
Nice
Solid album through & through
3.5 stars
If it weren't for the flute sections, this likely gets a 5 star, great album
bangers
the end of caravan is so awfully whiney. album would be fine but it sounds a bit too americany.
I little more subdued than Van Morrison's earlier albums, but Moondance still has some essential tracks. Not Moondance itself though, that song is horrible.
really great stuff, usually singer songwriter albums can have the issue of having some average instrumentation, but that is not the case here. big fan of this album bc of that.
This one's going straight to my "ultimate people pleasing music that's actually really good" playlist.
Dosadni zapadni folk, ali ovaj put s elementima jazza, funka, svačeg nečeg, pa je dojam dosta potpuniji.
It has some excellent songs on it, but I don't know if it is as great as many of us remember.
Another kind of album I somehow didn't think I'd end up reviewing because I just took it for granted. But it doesn't come built in with the world, someone made it, and it's comforting and joyful :)
Van Morrison absolutely crushes this album. Definitely a no skip album, but nearly an all hits album. Songs are melodic, fun, enchanting, catchy, and varied.
Top 30 album for me.
This album doesn’t try to dazzle you with tricks or volume. It moves with quiet certainty, unfolding piece by piece until you're completely surrounded. From the first track, it settles into a groove that feels both effortless and exact. The playing is tight but never rigid, the pacing deliberate, and Van’s voice never pushes harder than it needs to. “Moondance” swings with an ease that masks how precise it really is. The walking bassline underneath does more than just support. It drives, anchors, and dances all at once. “Into the Mystic” feels like breathing, expansive and grounded, while “Caravan” brings heat without chaos. “Crazy Love” strips everything down and still feels full. I was always aware of this album growing up, but it wasn’t until the 90s that I started to really hear it. As a teenager, the structure and restraint became clearer. The warmth, the pacing, the control all clicked into place. Some albums fade over time. This one just keeps getting better.
Total classic. One of the first CDs I bought from Columbia House when I was a teen.
Phenomenal album. His Brown Eyed Girl gets the most air time but this album has banger after banger that are way better songs. Into The Mystic is phenomenal. The album starts out with And It Stoned Me and just keeps getting better, which is hard to do because that song is amazing. 10/10. I need to listen to ole Van a little more.
Incredible stuff! Love me some Van. Caravan is all time
awesome awesome stuff. need to listen more, think I could get really into this album.
Inoffensive but it's not my favorite, I can see why people like it though
i liked most of what i heard, but nothing really stood out
Dudes rock
Elementos de folk e piano foram o que mais gostei nesse álbum . KZ D-FI.
Okie dokie artichoke. Not my type, but I’ve heard a few along the years. On a road trip maybe, in rotation, no. Catchy, but not my type of fish.
Moondance is the wrong Van album for this type of Albums you need to hear-list. Polished, limp, and smug. A couple okay grooves buried under dinner-party jazz and some truly shitty tracks. One of his most boring “classics.”
Favorites: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Into the Mystic Didn’t wow me as much as Astral Weeks, but man Morrison at his prime was a standout songwriter and performer. There’s some really great cuts on this record that would be absolute bests for weaker songwriters.
Ikke så verst, høres ut som forventa, ingenting kjempespesielt men på ingen måte nokka æ hadde blitt fornærma over å høre ute i offentligheten.
I've always thought this album cover is inexplicably hilarious. Unfortunately, nothing after "And It Stoned Me" really catches me at all. It feels sort of like he's trying to combine soul with folk, which I appreciate the effort at, but he doesn't really do a very good job with it.
Such an incredible/warm voice. I'll be listening to this again for sure
Ok
What a piece of work! I think this album could always be on repeat. I don’t know what this album does but it makes me reminisce on my memories but also makes me feel like I’m going through someone’s cherished memories.
good not great
Moondance começa com a música que é provavelmente a minha preferida no catálogo do Van Morrison, "And It Stoned Me". Ainda tem pontos altos com a faixa título e "Into the Mystic", mas o restante do álbum falha em chegar no mesmo nível. Destaque para a voz do norte-irlandês neste bom disco de folk rock que fica nas sombras de seu antecessor, o incrível Astral Weeks.
Van Morrison tem uma voz característica, especial, e faz um tipo de som que passeia por vários estilos, às vezes meio folk, às vezes meio soul, "Moondance" tem uma veia jazzística guiada pelos sopros que me agrada muito. O cantor/compositor é acompanhado por uma ótima banda, então o destaque pra mim são os arranjos elaborados.
Boring
I like some Van Morrison songs. His music is nice and pleasant, and I enjoyed listening to this album while I cleaned up the house. I think that's what his music is great for. Background happy music. 3.35/5 = 3 stars Into the Mystic is a must hear. Moondance is pretty good too.
I had no idea this dude was Irish.
Pretty solid! Agree with others that after the first few songs you know what to expect for the rest and it’s not quite as gripping.
Van Morrison is great, some of my faves songs in this album but was the first time listening to the album in full. Enjoyed it. 7.5/10
Soulful
Some great songs!
This is an easy listening album… nothing special to remember
Easy to listen to thanks to its warm voice and cozy production. In fact, I think the real strength of the album is the voice and all the emotion it carries. Van Morrison sings like a rock or soul artist, and even a folk song that might seem bland at first suddenly feels powerful. His voice also ties everything together, even though the influences are pretty mixed. A very pleasant listen, a welcome laid-back break, especially with this lovely weather!
Did not think I would like this too much. But I sorta did. Another album I expected to be a low 3 to only to feel it is a high 3, but still a three.
Some songs good; others not so good
First listen to Van Morrison and thought that was great. The second half has a hard time keeping up with the insane bar set by the first half but I still enjoyed the second half Rating: 4.8
Every song is brilliant
Didn't do much for me.
Goede productie en gevarieerde instrumentatie. Ik ben niet de grootste fan van zijn stem/stijl van muziek maar moon dance was echt erg goed. Vooral de latere nummers vallen tegen in verhouding tot de eerste 3-4 in het album
Moondance de Van Morrison * Música favorita - Caravan * Menos favorita - Glad Tidings * Escutaria de Novo? - Sim Caro leitor das minhas avaliações... O primeiro albúm do meu desafio me era desconhecido no começo, mas me agradou ao saber que algumas das músicas já me eram familiar aos ouvidos. Morrison tem uma voz suave e cativante. O álbum MOONDANCE me trás notas de nostalgia e infância, apesar de ter sido lançado muito antes de eu nascer. Acredito ser um álbum "biográfico", pois cada música me remete a um cenário, a um lugar, como se fossem todas, capítulos de um mesmo livro, um livro das lembranças de Morrison, cada música é uma imersão diferente. Iguais e diferentes ao mesmo tempo. Minha "crítica" ao álbum, é que todas as músicas, apesar de terem letras diferentes, me trazem a mesma melodia melancólica, por algumas vezes pensei ter escutado a mesma música, que PARTICULARMENTE, não me agrada em cantores clássicos. Porém, creio que seja algo que dê identidade ao álbum, que seja sua principal característica e o torne diferente dos demais da época. 8,5/10
Some really cool moments here but overall it’s not a really exciting record.
The piano does not belong in a rock song.
give me like 3 of these songs and let me move on, love brown eyed girl but i don’t want to listen to that vibe for 45 min straight
Muy buen album al principio de una carrera que aún sigue a un alto nivel, pero no tanto.
3.5
Moondance by Van Morrison is like the freezer pizza you forgot you had—and then it turns out to be the best meal of your week. You throw it on while the oven preheats and suddenly you're slow-dancing with your cat in the kitchen, whispering “It’s a marvelous night…” to nobody in particular.
Fantastic music, van at his most accessible. Only bettered by Astral Weeks and Veedon Fleece
Man, his singing is so cool. I wasn't ready for caravan when I first got the last waltz as a band enthusiast way back in HS/college?. Now I am - love the weird vocal affectations and stereo audio chaos of the title track- flute, horns just kinda doing whatever. Anyway, turn it up, it's got soul.
I love this album, so groovy
I will pretend like I haven't heard some diabolical stuff about Van Morrison as a person and I'll just say that this album is really great. Title track the best, it shined for me very much.
really good, I feel like quite a lot of these songs have that weird feeling that you've already heard it, but not entirely familiar. Instrumentals are really fun, and match the tone of his voice well. There's quite a range of sounds on here, from more ballad type stuff, to some like more wholesome hand-clap 60s era pop. I think that he's from N.Ireland kinda makes it quite unique, as his voice doesn't sound overly American, like some stuff does, or overly British. I also really like the random other instrument solos, brass stuff. This feels a lot like Nick Drake Bryter Layter instrumentally now that I think about it. Some songs are a bit nothing though. Favourite songs: And it stoned me, moondance, crazy love, into the mystic, these dreams of you, glad tidings (especially this one) Overall around 6/10
Ech ha jo eigentelch ned so gärn folk musig, de Van Morrison macht aber no erstuundlech gut. Ech fühle vorallem dass e rächte Jazzige ifloss spörbar esch wos Albom nomol wesentelch enteressanter macht. Trozdem werds wahrschiindlech ergendeinisch au langwiilig.
My dad used to play this album on our annual family road trip to Florida during the first week of February as we retreated from the cold to escape somewhere warmer. No matter how often I return to listen to it on my own I find it to be straight forward and comforting. However, I will refuse to acknowledge that my preference for it is completely skewed by nostalgic bliss, but instead as I listen to it now as the summer heat relentlessly blasts 100°F temperatures I will unabashedly rave about this album and the sounds of Van Morrison as being about the joys of life during summer.
Pretty good
Maybe childhood nostalgia plays a part but this may be in my top 10 of all time. Outstanding.
Thought of Van Morrison as soft dad rock but, once again, actually listened has dispelled my prejudice. Lovely singer-songwriter stylings. Just classic sounds, this Irishman’s music feels like Northern CA gauzy sunshine in the ‘70s to me.
A perfect album from a complete whackjob. I love “Astral Weeks,” too — I’m not going to argue with you about which is better. They arrive at the same kind of excellence via different routes.
All the hallmarks of great music yet I just don't care for the music of Van Morrison. Maybe it's the voice, cos some of these songs are great. The musicians are excellent. And yet...........
Really cool .
Stellar album.
Full of hits, gotta respect the best blue eyed soul man to ever do it
Not sure how anyone could dislike this. It’s just such easy listening. Really an everyman’s album.
4.5
excellent
Enjoyed! Not what I thought Van Morrison sounded like, kind of folksy
Sweet
Better than the other van album on this list
Fuck Van Morrison
sem graça demais pqp
achei meia boca ao extremo. escutável mas nem um pouco memorável
Van the Man! A classic.
Thought it was pretty good
I wondered where these great old albums were hiding, and when I'd stop getting dealt Brian Eno elevator noises. I was raised on this one, and personally I'd rate this album as one of the five best of all time. Thank you!
Nothing earth-shattering, just a really solid mix of jazz, folk, and pop that makes for a very pleasant package of tunes.
Not for me … but Moondance lifts it to 2 stars.
29/04/2025 This was an okay album.
Quality
Pretty good! Not a whole lot stood out to me but it was a fun walking back track. Didnt expect much going into this but at the same time i kinda expected a lot more.
I thought this was going to be a load of garbage. It seems I wrote off Mr Morrison too early, this album is some great easy listening. There was nothing on here that I didn't like but nothing on here that blew my mind. Obviously Moondance is the stand out but every song has its own charm. This may be due to the fact that there is a very apparent songwriting formula on this album where everything is sort of interchangeable with each other but I did like the one song they created so whatever. The only complaint I really have is that Glad Tidings (1970) is truly just Brown Eyed Girl (1967) but with different lyrics, like same key same riffs same post chorus (he doesn't say Sha on the la's, I guess it is a different song). All in all I can see playing this on a 5 hour car ride and being happy it's on.
Great album. I grew up listening to Van Morrison because my mom always played him. Super good composition and songwriting. Very easy to listen to in a good way. Feel good music for me. Strong 4
Opens with The Weight 2.0 which is not a bad thing. I still have a soft spot for the title track and caravan’s good too. I’m not a big Van Morrison fan but it reminds me of one of the old dudes I played disc golf with in Florida who’d play it all the time out on the links so for that I give it a decent 3/5
Van Morrison manufactured classics on this album, primo cut after primo cut, but dang do the songs on this album remind me of the albums art. A high quality piece, sure, but then a whole bunch that just do the same thing with minor variations.
solid early 70s rock album
Classic
I hadn’t realized how much of this album I knew.
It’s unfortunate how much I enjoyed this, given that Morrison has gone off the deep end lately. Probably it just means I should seek out some proper soul music. I doubt I’ll come back to this, if only so as not to put money in Morrison’s pockets.
3 sterne
Such a nice and easy listen!!! Felt the deepest urge to drive with the windows down in Vermont with some freshly made bread
Ok
Solid. Got some Bob Marley and David Gray vibes going on.
Top tier album, some all time classics on the list and to me no fillers. Great production, great artist.
Easy listening, soulful, lazy Sunday morning kind of music.
Stunningly beautiful album. In some ways I prefer this to Astral Weeks. Favourite song: ‘Into the Mystic’.
Moondance is Van Morrison's third album, and the most successful album of his career. The album has gathered extremely high praise over time, as perhaps the greatest "non-American" soul album, and among the best albums every released. The title track and several others on this album have become fixtures of popular music, like "It Stoned Me," "Crazy Love," "Caravan," and "Into the Mystic." The album has been an enduring success, because every track is a beautiful, well-written, folk song.
It’s a marvelous night for a moondance 9/10
As one half of iconic British abstract folk jazz come folk come folk pop act Houmous & Chutney we know a thing or two about abstract folk come folk come folk pop careers. 4.7
first time listening to Van Morrison, digged the vibe
First time I fw a country artist this album is. Good 8.5/10 album was filled with songs that are relatable.
i will catch you in the moonlight
Van the man
Van Morrison is a mood. And one has to be in the mood for that. Today, I was and enjoyed every second of Moondance and its churning, hypnogogic act of mysticism. Although there are several of Van's big hits here - And It Stoned Me, the title track, Into the Mystic - I don't think it is appropriate to call him a songwriter or to call most these tracks songs. They are incantatory, entranced repetitions, never properly starting or stopping, but turning over until the chanter moves on to a new idea. It is a gentle tumult, not so ecstatic as Astral Weeks, but one from which moments of beauty rise up: the flows and eddies that conjure up the water in the first verse of And It Stoned Me, for example. Even the cheeky/lazy references to Brown Eyed Girl in Glad Tidings suggest that everything is pulled up from the same well, not individual songs so much as different vessels into which Van Morrison is poured, different shapes and sizes, but the same substance. Whether or not you will enjoy the substance of Van Morrison is not a given. Or not a given on any given day. But, on this Brand New Day, I dug it. 3.5 I do not understand the passion that people have for notorious arsehole Van Morrison’s music. But I never really understand why I don’t. Like several other Van Morrison albums this is a very good album. I admire these songs very much. I admire the arrangements. Van has a terrific voice. It’s really a pleasure to listen to. Why can’t I love it? Is it just the notorious arsehole thing? But when I run down the list of artists I do love there are so many of them. It can’t be. Why not this arsehole? The mystery lives on. 3.5/5
put him down
Oh baby. Love you Van. This album came after The Smiths. Van makes them feel like teenage drama queens. This album lifted burdens. Gave me life.
Objectively good, I don't really like it tho
I can't say that any of the songs stuck out to me. Simply not my style I think, but catchy. A fairly relaxing listening experience, not distracting while on the road. Good for general knowledge I suppose.
I enjoyed it at the time, but it wasn’t very memorable
A little one-note, but then it's one really good note
Classics. This album is comprised of classics, it’s a staple album start to finish, despite the genre of music it’s enjoyable to the masses. 8/10.
A classic that helped to define the sound of a musical era, and totally deserves to be on any best-of list. Great songwriting, and beautiful incorporation of jazz without being cheesy. His voice is velvet and gravelly where it needs to be to convey emotions. Into the Mystic is my favorite on this album. 4⭐️
I enjoyed this far more than I expected.
Five star album. One star man.
La portada da a pensar que es un álbum aburrido más, pero nada más alejado de la realidad, me encantaron en general los instrumentos en el álbum, pero el piano en especial me pareció espectacular, y hay una canción con armónica eso también me llenó el corazón. Hace rato no decía esto tan honestamente Rating: 8/10
This one is a romantic classic!
A classic
This was a pleasant surprise, I’ve never really dived into Van Morrison before but this is a very cool album - there was a variety of styles and instrumentation which led to a compelling listen. Certainly an album I’ll revisit.
Well well, very good. The guy is Irish....never would have guessed.
Very nice. Almost no bad songs.
Not really my kind of music
Moondance and Into the Mystic are somehow the only two songs I recognize on the album. Even while the album cover is recognizable (probably because of Moondance song). It was good music and I especially liked how it got more folky in the song Everyone, but at the same time I found myself looking forward to when it was over, thinking I had a next album to listen to.
4.5
opinião pessoal, sempre achei o VM superestimado. Bom disco, bem produzido, 3,5 estrelas.
Wow!! so good! I especially liked "into the mystic." perfect work my walk in the rain to get an $8 coffee.
3/5
This album didn't move me in the way that Astral Weeks did. Still rather good though, although it tails off a bit after the first couple of tracks.
Pretty good!
Sin duda su mejor disco, el más disfrutable y el más luminoso. Desde el inicio ya te sientes como en casa. Si además incluye Moondance, Into the mystic y Caravan (su mejor versiónn es la de The last waltz en directo) poco más hay que decir. Hay más mucho más: Come Running, Brand new day... Eterno e imprescindible
Overall a very homogeneous, catchy and relaxed (folk-)album. And exactly the amount of jazz I'm fine with ;) favourite: "Moondance" 3,5
Moondance is often praised as a smooth, soulful classic, and while it’s certainly well-made, it doesn’t quite pull me in. The title track and Into the Mystic are lovely, and the musicianship throughout is slick and polished—but maybe a little too polished. The album glides along on jazzy grooves and warm tones, but it starts to feel a bit samey, like it’s playing in the background of a very tasteful dinner party you weren’t quite invited to. Van Morrison himself is a bit like a pint of Guinness—rich, iconic, and undeniably Irish, but if you're not in the mood, it can feel like a heavy task to get through. His voice has soul, sure, but there’s a hint of self-satisfaction that can make it hard to fully connect. Moondance is pleasant and classy, but for me, it doesn’t leave much behind once it’s over.
Great album, too bad he's such a jerk. Solid music, though.
Great. Distinctive voice and style. Easy album to like
Definitely a classic. Great mix of genres throughout the album.
And it stoned me.
Doesn't measure up to Astral Weeks for me, but still pretty good.
Nice, aber nicht so mein Ding.
He has a love-it-or-hate-it voice, and I think I'm in the former camp. *Nobody* sounds like Van, and I appreciate that originality. Some fun and pleasant songs. I'm choosing not to consider or comment on him as person in this context.
I see why people like this record. He’s just a garbage human and his voice annoys me.
Retroactive regret at having not listened to this sooner. This is right up my alley, strong soulful vocals, folk rock backed with horns, I think the first half of the album is stronger than the second, but I felt pretty much straight away after my first listen that this would be a 5, and I've listened to it twice more since then.
I do not like that man Van Morrison. I do not like his nasal voice. I do not like his vaccine choice. I do not like his whiny blues. I do not like his social views. I do not wish to hear no more. His music is a total bore.
Moondance is like waking up on a day off from work, you know it will end yet at the same time it feels like it could go on forever. It’s an album to have playing in the background with a gentle gathering of close friends while you all reminisce.
Soothing company for a night time road trip. Could do without the flute. Standouts; And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Crazy Love, Into the Mystic, These dreams of you, Brand New Day.
Absolutely Perfect
A true classic. A timeless masterpiece.
Starts decent, but at the end I wanted it to end. I'm not a fun of this type of singer songwriter music, so... That's it. The production is kind of good, though.
Pretty nice.
I know so many of these songs! What an iconic voice.
Knew the hits, but had never listened through. Consider my gypsy soul thoroughly rocked.
He wants to be Jim Croce so bad
Just say you want to be Jim Croce and go
Yeah I like Van Morrison
30/03/2025 Love this album Favourite tracks: Crazy love Into the mystic Glad tidings
I love Van Morrison, and this is my favorite album from him. This album has so many amazing songs that invoke some amazing feelings from me. And It Stoned Me and Caravan will always be on repeat for me. If I could give this album more than 5 stars I could. 11/10.
Van the man
Nice, easy listening. Great instrumentals and good vocal work. 'Moondance' was my fave.
This is what I am here for: an artist I had only slight name recognition of and an banger of an album
This album really makes my van gogh.
In my opinion thuis is his best album
a good listen, already heard the live album so it was an easier time to listen to this where there was not too much at one time
I like the fella what can I say
Perfect A side. VM delivers an all time great vocal performance - introspective, melancholic, tender and delicate, forceful and reaching. The music is autumnal and folksy, mellow and jazzy, warm and familiar - tied together by great bass playing that underpins lush and deeply textured arrangements. The B side isn't as good, but even so is basically is a sneak preview of the rambling gospel country Americana that the Rolling Stones would do shortly afterwards on Exile. So good the flute is forgiveable.
Wonderful folky/jazzy album. Sounds like a summer day. I love this.
Say what you like about Van Morrison, but at his peak he made some truly beautiful music. My least favourite song on this is actually the title track, which I find grating, but there are some real moments of loveliness on here. Also, why didn’t he sing in his Crazy Love voice more often? (Probably because he thought people might like it, the awkward bastard.)
Was Glad Tidings (the last song) the best song on this album? No, as much as I'd like to say so, Moondance the song is still a killer. But it was a dope ending. I don't like Van Morrison for a lot of reasons not music related, and I think his songs are pretty same-y, but this was a bop album. So 3.5 probably, rounded down for being him.
The more I listen to folk rock, the more I'm starting to realize it's not for me. Don't get me wrong: compared to Astral Weeks, this was a breeze to listen to. It was lighthearted, and while Van's creepy lyric writing peeks in here and there, it was contained enough that it wasn't too much of a slog to get through. But I doubt I'm going to revisit this album ever again. The album cover's panels on the left side clearly show my reaction to this album as it went on.
After getting Astral Weeks first, I was a little pissed going into this. Luckily this seems to have done away with the pretentious wanking and replaced it with folk influences. The sound is a summery track that quickly bleeds into one another. It's for a particular kind of mood, one I wasn't in today.
Definitely biased as Van Morrison has a ton of nostalgia for me. Puts me in a great mood.
It's Van Morrison
Flawless genesis of a one-man genre, this could play all day and I doubt I’d tire. Brings back strong memories of a Van nut friend at university and a lovely insider story I’ve heard involving a grumpy Morrison, an idiotic Donald Trump, a blameless lighting technician, and a tiny dressing room toilet.
Another long term favorite I'm going to reduce to a few ramblings. Too late to stop now! - I will always stop what I am doing and listen, entranced, to "Into The Mystic". Just delightful. The story of Arturo and Catarina immortalized therein also provided inspiration for the fun Goldie Hawn '80s comedy "Overboard"; I'm sure Van would approve - Likewise, "Everyone" serves as a joyous end to "The Royal Tennenbaums", perfect - 'Joyous' is an apt description of this masterpiece; every song captures Van having a good time and sharing it freely. Unique in his catalog, perhaps? - Each of the last three songs could work as the album's closer; it almost feels like a series of encores. "Glad Tidings" is the right choice, its cheeky nod to "Brown Eyed Girl" inviting you to press play again
Morrison’s anti science antics -1, Into The Mystic +1, Smooth and silky
Brilliant
Wasn't my thing, but I could see how it could be someones Jam. I was thinking 2ish stars but then i realized that I was singing along to the last song... +1.
Sounds like a blast!
Some good songs but overall don't really like the "high voices" of Van the Man...
Really great mix of folk rock, blues, jazz, and gospel. Almost every track was exceptional, and every song goes a new and different direction. Even so, the album feels very cohesive. Enjoyed this one immensely.
im still shook finding out this dude is irish.
Only know the hits from this album, kinda forgot how good they are, into the mystic is such an absolute banger. I never really put much thought into how god damn good of a singer Van Morrison was. This is good shit, I like all these songs, love the horns and stuff, just overall a good piece of business.
Not a bad track
Decent
Consistent. Enjoyable throughout until I got to brand new day. Wasn’t a fan of that song. The other songs were good and the album transitioned well between songs.
Nostalgia factor going, with Moondance being a song I know was my lolo’s jam,, but alas, not mine.
A good album overall, folksy with a bit of jazz. "Into the Mystic" is my kind of music.
Great folk album, it wakes just the right emotions inside of you. The vocals are the star of the show, with great color, articulation and emotion. The melodies are great and easy going and they accompany the vocals really well. They aren't usually the star of folk albums, but they do their job perfectly on this album, with great dynamics and being loud and quiet when needed. They feature guitars, bass, piano, and even some brass instruments. All in all, I was really impressed sonically, with both music and vocals. The production could be better, but it really doesn't do much harm to the album, which is top notch either way. Showing once again that either you convey an emotion with your art, or you don't, other things don't matter as much. Some of Vans biggest hits are on here, but other songs don't sag far behind, this is a quality album through and through, and I will listen to it again for sure.
it pretty good
Van is not my man. I was partial to the other Morrison. But my wife owns this album, says she loves it…. But never spins it. You lose a star buddy.
Decent easy listening jazz rock. Some iconic songs, but there is also a bit of cheesiness that comes through the songs and makes them all start to sound too similar. Alright overall, but nothing particularly groundbreaking. Top tracks: Moondance, Caravan, Into The Mystic
Toca en éste viernes de marzo un artista que ubico de nombre (y creo que ya ha aparecido en este reto). De entrada, su voz, entre recia y dulce, me engancha. La primera canción tiene sonidos muy de esos años, mientras que el resto van abarcando jazz, lo folk, lo country. ¿Favorito? Into the mystic. Hasta el lunes
All time classic
J'men allait mettre 3 étoiles de souvenir, sans l'avoir écouté. Ce matin c'est un 4 étoiles. Album court, efficace. Mood impeccable, sonne bien. Morrison n'en fait pas trop avec sa voix comme il peut en être coupable des fois. Un bon album que tu peux mettre et chill the fuck out
Ce n'est pas super fun Même si y'a du saxophone Ce n'est pas un essentiel Ni meme un optionel Car à part la chanson titre Aucune ne passe mon filtre.
J'ai trouvé la voix de Van Morrison à la fois belle, impressionnante et désagréable. Les accompagnements musicaux sont impeccables, reprenant le son soul qui se faisait au milieu des années 1960. En ce sens, je vois moins le côté novateur de l'album. La pièce Moondance: quel exploit d'écrire une pièce qui devient un standard, un classique dans l'imaginaire collectif!! Presque tous meurent sans y parvenir. (Les premières écoutes m'ont vivement irrité; une nouvelle écoute ce matin m'était plutôt agréable, quoique je me refuse à l'admettre. L'artiste ne me charme pas; je le laisse à d'autres.)
Rien de désagréable, rien de fabuleux. Fait penser à un gros mélange de plein d'affaires qui sont un peu meilleures que ça. C'est un peu niais par bouttes. Meilleur que ce qui joue dans la plupart des magasins à rayons.
Wonderful
A pretty and well-made record that I'll keep in mind for cozy summer evenings.
It's some nice singin'.
Great single, the rest album was good but didn’t blow me away. Good production and songwriting but I need to relisten more
Have listened to this many times, doesn’t get old. Love Morrison’s creativity and voice. Also love some of the humorous cuts from the “deluxe” version with Morrison giving the label many nonsense tracks out of contractual obligation - great sense of humor!
I've listened to this album so many times over the last 30 years that I can't look at it objectively.
Amazing album, with songs that range from "alright" to "fantastic". Moondance is the second in the heptalogy running from Astral Weeks in 1969 to Veedon Fleece. Truly some of the best soul music ever made. 'Into the Mystic' is the standout but 'And It Stoned Me' and 'Moondance' are both amazing tracks
I remember listening to this years back and thinking it was better just as a few singles than a complete album. And it Stoned Me is classic, and the track Moondance. Coming back to it is good, more stuff to appreciate that I probably glossed over the first time I heard this. Overall good but perhaps not among the greats of this era.
so 80's, lindo. 3.5
Un ptit country, ça blesse personne de temps en temps
Great
Good stuff
Thought this album was fantastic, big fan of van morrison.
yea it was fine
Classic R&B record. Iconic songs.
Some of this I liked, but I really didn’t like the parts I didn’t.
He’s apparently a first class asshole but damn it, he can make an a-class album. The album is mystical, romantic and sexy all at the same time. To me, this is the yin to Astral Week’s yang; both essential but here you get more polish and clarity in the tracks, less unknowable yearning. And it works here; the vibe throughout is palpable. For some reason “Moondance” reminds me of Fall in New England with the leaves changing color, which is always a nice thought.
Not my thing. Its fine.
Good driving music
meh didn't care for the first two songs, then moondance came on.... to me Van Morrison's voice is not a good match for the song, which is a shame because i really like the song otherwise. so now i'm listening to covers instead of continuing the album, finishing the album will take some discipline it seems. eventually finished the album..... meh
Вроде хорошо, но оценку вьебал наугад, я плох в этом :(
добротный мужичок
Outstanding, gorgeous, evocative music made by a fucking ass-brained cuntfuck. You can’t win ‘em all.
Masterpiece.
I can't give an artist I just bought tickets for to see them live anything but 5 stars. You have to be in the mood for a Van Morrison album, but when you do, it becomes perfect and hits just right. This one is filled with a lot of classics, I really like everything on here.
bom demaise
S Album isch no herzig, haut mich aber überhaupt nöd vom Hocker. Aber immer wieder findi de Wiedererkennigswert vo Musiker:inne beachtlich: Ich han vom Van Morrison nur „Brown Eyed Girl“ kennt, will mini Gastmueter in Neuseeland das als Handyklingelton gha het, de Name vom Künstler hani allerdings nöd kennt. Und durs ganze Album bini so gsi hmm das tönt wie de Handyklingelton vo minere Gastmueter;)
Весьма весёленькие мотивы, жизнеутверждающие. И слушается легко, непринуждённо. 6,5 из 10.
Good album, 7/10 but lowering it down to 3/5
Cool music however it can feel a little long.
So captivating, well rounded and altogether an enjoyable listen.
Fifty-five years after its debut, "Moondance" remains a magical experience. "Moondance" marks a departure from Van Morrison's previous album "Astral Weeks", showcasing a more vibrant blend of blues and rock while still weaving in elements of jazz and Irish folk. This sound would lay the groundwork for much of his future albums/music. Overall, it is a deeply spiritual album, rich with themes of redemption, nature, love, mixed with other aspect of the human experience. This album features a remarkable collection of classic songs, such as the title track "Moondance", "Crazy Love," "Brand New Day," and the virtually flawless "Into the Mystic." The album is exceptional from start to finish, a truly rare accomplishment. However, a shadow has fallen over Morrison and his music over the last few years. While expecting perfection in any human is unrealistic, demanding empathy and consideration for others is essential. In this regard, Van Morrison's actions have somewhat damaged his musical legacy and they do not reflect the spirit of the songs on this album. Even if you are unhappy about the person Van Morrison has morphed into, as he ages, you should still take the time to listen to this album. It is truly an outstanding masterpiece.
This is #day200 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie, and... here we are with the second Van Morrison album on this list—and also an album with one of the most ridiculous album covers out there. I wouldn’t mind hearing this one if it came on the radio while driving or in the background while working around the house in the countryside. It gives off that distinct 70’s mood—folky bluesy soul with a hint of jazz sprinkled in. But it's far far away from my wheelhouse. I’d rate it a 2 out of 5. Looking forward to #day201.
Love this album. Blue eyed soul at its finest.
This album just hums along. It’s another one where you get the impression that Van and the band just whip through songs while performing live and not really stopping to acknowledge the band until quite a few songs in. That’s when you finally get to cdt h your breath. That’s weird with an album like this because it’s not overly uptempo. It just chugs along at a faster than slow pace. If I was asked to give someone an album that they could go sit around a fire on a beach at night and just get lost in the joy of brain wonder. This would be a possibility. I also found that this album went on three or four songs too long. Short and sweet would have been better. Choice cut: Moondance
- auch wieder sehr entspannt und insgesamt ein okay-ish Album 2,25/5
Listened to this on family road trips as a kid. Doesn’t get any simpler that that. Enjoyed hearing this again
Van the Man, bit of an unlikeable bloke by all accounts, but great music.
Ganz gut, nichts was ich viel hören würde :)
I love the folky rock sound, none of the songs are really showstoppers for me but as a whole this is a really lovely album Best Songs: Into the Mystic Worst songs: Everyone
A poeerful voice yet also a relaxing one, beautiful instrumentation, I loved this album.
First Van Morrison album I’ve ever listened to. Excellent album, very soulful.
I dislike this hippy-dippy R&B-light sound. But (very UNlike Astral Weeks) the great songs here just wash up on shore one after another.
That's my shit right there. Moondance (the song) has always been my go-to karaoke song, but who knew that Moondance (the album) had so much more to offer!
Some decent bluesy-folky rock. I enjoyed the bass and some of the saxophone parts, alongside his voice too. It was an easy, catchy listen and it didn't really put much of a foot wrong. Not really my jam, but can see why people like it. A high 3
One of my favorite albums, it was the album I learned of Van Morrison.
astral weeks clears
What a beautiful voice paired with beautiful music. I haven’t listened to van morrison much but I’m certainly a fan now. There’s a lack of cohesiveness at times in the album but it’s so easy to digest and enjoy. Some very good songs mixed with some very average songs. Neil young / Simon & Garfunkel vibes mixed with jazz ….
good
Nice folksy old.
Better than Astral Weeks by a mile, in my book. That isn't the album up for review today, but I was struck listening to The Waterboys' cover of Sweet Thing the other day for this (and a few times since) and thinking, oh my God, there's a bona fide song in here. It's so beautiful! Where was Morrison hiding it?? So I came into Moondance, which I had heard before and largely dismissed, with the idea that there is majesty here that just needs unearthing. Caravan hits like a, uh, caravan, and strikes me as the obvious highlight here, one that I've always loved when watching The Last Waltz. The album version isn't quite as strong without The Band's bombast behind it. I like it in the grand tradition of rock songs that position the radio as a holy item. Joy Division's Transmission, The Hold Steady's Stuck Between Stations, The Modern Lovers' Roadrunner. "I'm in love with the radio on." Much of the rest doesn't connect like I wish it did, but when it does, I do have the sense it's a special album. Two big points against Morrison: 1. He is Irish, not Welsh, despite what my father told me yesterday. 2. His singles chart on Rateyourmusic's mobile site jumps directly from Moondance (1977) to No More Lockdown (2020).
Bangersss
Starts very pleasently with some calm blues and jazz. Usually repetition as found here bores me, yet it works to be relaxing at this moment, at least for most of the tracks. While the album focus and progression is quite good, there was no standout track for me. Ironically, B side gave me better vibes then A side. So guess, a pleasent listen, but I don't think, I would listen again.
it did a good job as background tunes, some songs felt reeally similar to one another, overall it was an okay album.
Итс окэй. Лучшая песня - Moondance.
Mixed feelings about VM. Really like some of his stuff (particularly Veedon Fleece) but sometime when I listen to his other stuff I often feel like "why am I putting myself through this?".
Excellent
This album was great. I don't think it had a bad song, let alone a meh song. Van Morrison has a very distinct voice, where it's either you love it, or you hate it. Me personally, I love it. The saxophone as well, at times felt necessary. It did feel a but repetitive at times, but the style I liked, so it wasn't a problem. Favorite Songs: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Into the Mystic, These Dreams Of You, Glad Tidings Least Favorite: None
3.5/5
he cooks what can you say
A couple really good songs, and a bunch of average to good ones.
Not awful but not really my thing
Artiste inconnu. Accompagnement jazzy/bluesy, avec malheureusement des chorus très courts et beaucoup trop de chant. Les mélodies sont peu intéressantes, et surtout assez répétitives. L'ensemble n'est pas désagréable, mais ne me donne pas envie d'y revenir. =>2/5
Nice album 3/5
Great roadtrip music, or sunday music
this is nothing music. can't be bothered to care, not even positive i spent the last 40 minutes actually listening to music. technically a 2 but spiritually a 1
It was alright
Yeah 3.5
Van was the first gig I ever saw, I don't remember much other than the singalong of Gloria. He seemed like an old man to the 10-year old me, he was the same age as I am now. I don't know his music that well but everything on this album was great.
Bit boring Nice lyrics
Okay. Moondance the title song is a wonderful, but the rest didn’t excite me.
The start of the album is great, the first couple of songs are excellent, the next few songs sort of lost me a little bit, and then the final song (Glad tidings) brought me back with the lalalalas 😎. Was a great background-noise-y album to have on as I worked, would definitely relisten. Fav song: Moondance
Easy listening, very nice
Didn't listen but I know
Eh. Not bad but not my thing.