Interesting beats that mix up every song. (Subverts expectations in stanzas) Emphasis on certain words for more impact, punchy. Throws words back and forth (Childlike whilst discussing heavy subject matter). Uses common social issues in ghettos and black neighbourhoods to relate to their audience, trying to punch a message. Wake Up is very layered, probably one of my favourites. Describes a utopia, then tells us it was all a dream. (On the nose.) Very unsubtle, but thats not a negative, just unappealing to me.

this album has drained me. probably going for a 2, although there are good elements of it, the bad tracks bored me.

Fantastic album. You feel the highs, the lows, the triumphs of a successful love. For the majority of the LP, I felt as if were walking through an open tree-line thanks to the acoustic guitar. A couple of the songs drag on, but that's supported by the wonderful horn section, and Morrison's rising and lowering voice that keeps the energy of the song intact. Overall, sweet experience.

came 4 times