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Into the Music
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075992624824
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
MPN: 26248
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: June 15, 1990
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea
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Editorial Review:
This 1979 release marked both a restoration of Van Morrison's full arsenal of powers as writer, performer, and bandleader after five years of uneven albums and a turning point toward the more interior works that would dominate his next decade. Gone is the lack of direction behind A Period of Transition as well as the commercial pragmatism of the sleeker but shallower Wavelength, replaced by an appealing synthesis of Celtic, gospel, and blues accents that mirror Morrison's own array of earthly joys and spiritual yearnings. On highlights like "Full Force Gale" and "Bright Side of the Road," the sense of revival is palpable, echoed by the lively paean of "You Make Me Feel So Free" and the welcome optimism that brightens "And the Healing Has Begun." Added luster is supplied by a superb studio cast augmenting Morrison's own band, featuring Mark Isham and Pee Wee Ellis in the horn section, with Robin Williamson's evocative Irish whistles and Ry Cooder's guitars. --Sam Sutherland
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Really Really INTO THE MUSIC . . . .
From the start of BRIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD to the climax of YOU KNOW WHAT THEIR WRITING ABOUT, Its all about LOVE baby love! When he's on his game this man speaks to the heart of life like no other. This is soul music that doesnt just come from a very deep place. He is in the music, like his own language. We who know are lucky enough to listen and be there too. Van is in the ZONE on this entire record, hard to ever find anything this good from anyone. My favorite artist of all time and this is his ... Read More
Rating:  - Least favorite Van album I own!!
I'm totally bewildered by the 5 star rating on this album! I own and LOVE his early albums...."Moondance", "Tupelo Honey", "Van Morrison and His Band and the Street Choir", "Saint Dominics Preview", and even "Wavelength" and his new one, "Keep it Simple" are right up there with the old stuff! I purchased this CD to add to my collection since I had never heard it and it had such wonderful reviews. What a dissapointment! I find him to be totally lost on this album. He seems to be uncomfortable and ill ... Read More
Rating: - This will heal you
I know there's little point in adding to the plethora of adulation for this disc, but I feel compelled to because it's not only a great collection, but "And the Healing Has Begun" is my favorite song (followed closely by Tupelo Honey). It's healed me many times. I recommend having it around just in case you need it.
Rating: - Great Mid-Period Van Morrison Album
INTO THE MUSIC is one of Van Morrison's best albums ever, and shows him at his best since ST. DOMINIC'S PREVIEW. His lyrics here reflect his born-again Christianity without imposing it on the listener, instead discussing the joys of self-discovery through a complex, shifting perspective. Although this CD contains few absolute knockout songs on the level of MOONDANCE or even TUPELO HONEY, what is here shows Morrison at the start of his mature phase as he looks at where he's been and ahead to where he's ... Read More
Rating: - Highly enjoyable early Van Morrison
Call me clueless, but I've just gotten into Van Morrison in the past year or so. "Into the Music" CD has a lot of up key tracks that are terrific. Most fans of the singer will say "Duh" to that comment, but maybe there are still a few folks out there like me who haven't given his body of work a serious look before. Never too late to start and this album is a good one to include in the get-acquainted effort.
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