In evaluating this I did my best to overlook the fact that Van Morrison is in serious contention for Most Annoying Voice of All Time but I may have been overconfident in my ability to get over it. I do think he does a great job integrating his voice into the gorgeous textured instrumentation but I also don't find his lyrics to be as hypnotic or evocative or whichever of the endless string of adjectives that seem to be thrown at this album as their reputation. I kinda sorta understand its acclaim, especially in light of the time it was produced, but I don't see even a far off day when it'll be something I particularly enjoy.
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