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69 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The latest release for the Northern Irish singer is his first album with all original songs since 1999's Back on Top.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Uncut
    80
    So far, so agreeable, but a minor niggle is that Morrison evidently continues to favour comfortable rather than challenging accompanists. Then the album hots up.
  2. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    On this relaxed and cohesive set, Van's band fall into simple and graceful grooves and play like a proper group, not hired hands.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    There are no surprises, but when you do something this well, there doesn't need to be.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
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  1. RennyK.
    8
    My wife who doesn't even know who Van Morrsion is love'd it. I enjoyed it more after each listening. Track 9 will end up on my MP3. If you're a Van Morrsion fan I don't feel you will be dissappointed and I think it has appeal for any blues lover.… Expand
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