• Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: May 17, 2005
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8

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  1. KenH
    Jun 1, 2005
    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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74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    He has rarely sounded more engaging. [3 Jun 2005, p.82]
  2. 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. This destined-to-be-classic release will please a wide variety of his fans.