189. Van Morrison - Moondance

Release Date: 1970
Label: Warner Bros.

Now this is a strange thing indeed. Before listening to this, my only real knowledge of Vanguard Morrison was the 'Brown Eyed Girl' song - which I tolerate - and 'Astral Weeks' - which I own and think is crap - , but I actual rather enjoyed this. It was more upbeat and aurally pleasing than the aforementioned Astral, and I could easily see myself enjoying this again. Vanilla Morrison has definitely improved since his last album but I will have to deduct a point because it's Vangelis Morrison and he's a bore.

Rating: 7/10
Favourite Track: Caravan

132. Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

Release Date: 1968

Label: Warner Bros.

As with previous album. I've had this for a while now so I haven't bothered to listen to it again, and instead I've chosen to review it from memory. Now this is fine for a record such as the last one, but I have forgotten what Astral Weeks sounds like. I only know I'm not too keen on it, and never have been. For all it's reputation, it does nothing for me. I'm giving Van three stars, and that's partly because I've never been sure if he should be filed under V or M.

Rating: 3/10

Favourite Track: Sweet Thing