Van Morrison Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue (Gatefold LP Jacket) (2 Lp's) Strange Magic 4 Tears in Heaven

4 Tears in Heaven

from the vibes on "My Life" to the ballad "Orange Moon

" the latter of which is also Al Jardine's lead vocal debut

"Solid Gold Easy Action" and the classic "20th Century Boy"

Just in Time" is a ten-minute finale that traces a trajectory of heartache across three movements

Van Morrison Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue (Gatefold LP Jacket) (2 Lp's) Strange Magic 4 Tears in HeavenIt's not hard to wonder if Van Morrison was trying to drive away listeners by titling this album Duets: Re Working the Catalogue, a name that practically howls this is a work defined by a lack of ambition and a desire to rest on his laurels. The clumsy title is especially strange because this an honestly good album that doesn't fit those negative expectations. Even though Re Working the Catalogue finds Morrison reviving songs from his extensive