Back On Top - Van Morrison

Advantages: Real music, upbeat or relaxing what ever takes your mood
Disadvantages: There are none

...when he released this album Back On Top. I had heard Precious Time on the radio and i loved it and went a brought it straight away for £13.99. After i had brought it i just couldnt stop playing it what had i been missing it was brilliant and there was a lot of saxophone in it aswell which was a real added bonus. The CD cover is very basic just a black silloute of himself with autumn colours behind him, the album comes with all the words to the ...
...heard in the background. Back On Top :- A more upbeat tune this time, starting of with the harmonica and guitar followed by the singer, which is very catchy. Piano playing though out, yes and a tenor saxophone solo which sounds beautiful. When The Leaves Come Falling Down:- This a really nice chilling song, very gentle, soft piano, guitar and a very simple drum beat played with a brush not a drum stick. Soft singing followed with a piano solo ... Read review

Advantages: "have I told you lately" is heaven
Disadvantages: none - just enjoy

...After a fallow period in the late 70's and early 80's Van Morrison was superbly back to form on this album. H had his 1st UK top 10 single with "Wherever God Shines his Light" in a duet with Sir Cliff which is uplifting without sounding as if you've been mugged by the god squad. He shows his sense of humour (???) by following "I'd like to write another (love) song" with the most romantic record ever recorded "Have I told you lately" - buy this cd for this song alone and you won't be disappointed. The spoken words of "Coney Island" also stand out but the standard is consistantly high, very mellow and showing a ggod time. enjoy... Read review

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