Magic Time - Van Morrison
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74 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    He has rarely sounded more engaging. [3 Jun 2005, p.82]
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  2. All Music Guide
    80
    Magic Time is one of those rare, intermittent Van Morrison records that consciously offers a bird's eye view of everywhere he's been musically and weaves it all together into a heady brew.
  3. ShakingThrough.net
    76
    Missteps aside, Magic Time delivers that familiar blanket on a chill winter’s day vibe, and Morrison fans will thankfully bury themselves under it.
  4. Mojo
    60
    Mostly it's just business as usual with Van in reasonably good form. [Jun 2005, p.95]
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. EricK
    10
    Great band...his voice is still awesome. Not on par with his 70s albums, but what is? Some great songs - Magic Time, Just Like Greta, Celtic New Year, Keep Mediocrity at Bay, Gypsy in my Soul. Keep them coming, Van!… Expand
  2. charliew
    10
    How can you knock the man, when you got it, you got it, and he's DEFINITELY still got it!
  3. DavidK
    8
    Solid. Sweet. Spunky. Morrison keeps surprising with his deft command of everything that's natural and gimicky about pop soul and rock. His vocals remain resilient and soulful. This is right up there with the tip top in his catalog.… Expand
  4. KenH
    5
    Seems more of the same Van Formula - folk/jazz reminiscing about the days of old. No chances taken or envelopes pushed whatsoever.

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