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| Track Listing 1. Perfect Fit 2. Russian Roulette 3. Raincheck 4. You Don't Know Me 5. No Religion 6. Underlying Depression 7. Songwriter 8. Days Like This 9. I'll Never Be Free 10. Melancholia 11. Ancient Highway 12. In The Afternoon
Album Notes Personnel: Van Morrison (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, alto saxophone, Hammond organ); Shana Morrison (vocals); James Huntsman (electric guitar, background vocals); Ronnie Johnson, Foggy Lyttle (electric guitar); Teena Lyle (recorder, piano, vibraphone, congas, background vocals); Leo Green (tenor saxophone); Matthew Holland, James McMillan (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jonn Savannah (Hammond B-3 organ); Nicky Scott (bass); Geoff Dunn (drums, tambourine); Liam Bradley, Noel Eccles (drums).Engineers include: Mick Glossop, Walter Samuel, Brian Masterson. Recorded at Windmill Lane Recording, Dublin, Ireland; The Wool Hall and Real World Studios, Bath, England.DAYS LIKE THIS continues in the vein of `90s-era Van Morrison albums: covers of slightly obscure nuggets that reflect Morrison's love of classic rhythm and blues, an appreciation for the human condition in the throes of love, and a voice that has ripened with age.Many of the fine musicians who've worked with Van on his past releases reappear with exemplary results. Over half of the tracks are arranged by former James Brown cohort Pee Wee Ellis, whose charts punch up songs like "Perfect Fit" and the title tune. Brian Kennedy's pure falsetto is a gossamer veil that contrasts Morrison's gruff vocals--particularly on "In The Afternoon," Van's wistful ode to late-in-the-day love-making. Daughter Shana Morrison sings back-up on most tracks, and duets with her father on the two covers--Ray Charles' "You Don't Know Me," which gets a smoky reading with Shana playing Linda Ronstadt to Van's Brother Ray, and the countryish "I'll Never Be Free," originally done by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Kay Starr.DAYS LIKE THIS also maintains Morrison's ability to delve into the mysticism of his heritage and turn out reams of lyrical intrigue. The complex imagery of "Ancient Highway" refutes Van's claim that he is a simple tunesmith--made on the self-descriptive "Songwriter." The interior conflict of past wrongs and a shot at redemption is what fuels the twists and turns that "Highway" takes. On it, the Belfast Cowboy invokes Hank Williams, a Biblical parable and a town that skips in and out of reality as part of the metaphysical journey; and follows it up by playing acoustic guitar, harmonica and a soulful Hammond organ throughout this eight minutes-plus opus. Editorial Reviews Q (02/01/1996) Musician (09/01/1995) Q Magazine (07/01/1995) Entertainment Weekly (06/23/1995) Entertainment Weekly (06/23/1995) Musician (09/01/1995) Q (02/01/1996) | |||||||||||||
Reviews  One of Van Morry's best records Unlike the previous review to this Van Morrison record, I think this is one of Van Morrison's best albums, up amongst the hugely successful Back On Top and Moondance albums. I would go as far as saying all the tracks on this record are great. I won't list the best ones because otherwise I'd list the majority of the songs. Instead, I'd only say I'll Never Be Free (Track 9), Ancient Highway (Track 11) and In The Afternoon (Track 12) are those which aren't really superb. Days Like This has a sophisticated jazzy and chilled style as he experimented throughout the mid to late 90's. If you liked his Back On Top (1999) album, you'll definitely love this one too. Available in stores for around £9.00 or here on eBay UK for around £2.50, I would seriously recommend this record to any Van Morry fan or even someone who would like to listen to an alternative type of jazz. Review ID: 10000000003952583 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Van Morrison - Days Like ThisReview created: 09/07/06 by: 0 of 2 people found this review helpful. I bought it for the title track which I heard a couple of times a few years ago which is pure genius and Van Morrison at his best. The rest of the album is mediocre at best but I wouldnt hesitate to buy it again for the title track. Review ID: 10000000001365617 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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