Another great album by Van Morrison, who in the '70s (and even in the '80s) lined up stunning records one after the other with just a couple of minor episodes/dips. I find this a very relaxing album, as well as emotionally moving, full of ballads, some of which are spine-tingling due to the intensity of Van's voice and interpretation, along with excellent arrangements (I’m thinking of the opening track "Snow in San Anselmo" and the grandeur of "Purple Heather" placed at the end, or the stunning title track—three of the best songs on the album). Then you can let yourself be rocked by his voice in the very relaxing 10 minutes of "Autumn Song," there's the more upbeat "The Great Deception," and the cherry on top, a cover: the Van Morrison version of "Bein' Green," which his beautiful voice transforms into an exhilarating piece; Kermit Morrison. Van the Muppet, in short.
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