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Days Like This

Van Morrison · 1995

58 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A soulful blend of reflective lyrics and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of everyday moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of everyday life
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • soulful instrumentation for introspection
  • for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, Van Morrison was an established artist known for his blend of rock, jazz, and Celtic influences. 'Days Like This' was his 25th studio album, released after a fruitful period in the early 90s marked by critical acclaim for albums like 'No Guru, No Method, No Teacher'. This release continued to showcase his evolution as a songwriter while maintaining his signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Perfect Fit 4:36
  • 2 Russian Roulette 4:00
  • 3 Raincheck 5:54
  • 4 You Don’t Know Me 4:35
  • 5 No Religion 5:17
  • 6 Underlying Depression 4:38
  • 7 Songwriter 2:51
  • 8 Days Like This 3:17
  • 9 I’ll Never Be Free 3:41
  • 10 Melancholia 3:58
  • 11 Ancient Highway 8:55
  • 12 In the Afternoon 6:23

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