Duets: Re-working the Catalogue cover

Duets: Re-working the Catalogue

Van Morrison · 2015

76 min · 16 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected arrangements and heartfelt vocals that reinterprets Morrison's storied catalog.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • heartfelt vocals for introspection
  • dynamic flow for deep listening
  • lush arrangements for soothing moments
  • two-halves experience for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Duets: Re-working the Catalogue' marks a reflective phase in Van Morrison's career, following his 2012 album 'Born to Sing: No Plan B'. This album showcases his enduring artistic vision as he collaborates with various artists, breathing new life into his classic tracks while exploring deeper emotional resonances.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Some Piece of Mind 5:16
  • 2 If I Ever Needed Someone 3:50
  • 3 Higher Than the World 3:49
  • 4 Wild Honey 6:23
  • 5 Whatever Happened to P.J. Proby 3:43
  • 6 Carrying a Torch 4:53
  • 7 The Eternal Kansas City 4:11
  • 8 Streets of Arklow 4:58
  • 9 These Are the Days 3:52
  • 10 Get On With the Show 4:42
  • 11 Rough God Goes Riding 4:24
  • 12 Fire in the Belly 6:41
  • 13 Born to Sing 4:00
  • 14 Irish Heartbeat 5:15
  • 15 Real Real Gone 4:00
  • 16 How Can a Poor Boy? 6:35

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