Hard Nose the Highway
Van Morrison · 1973
43 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul
A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and poetic introspection, blending jazz, rock, and Celtic influences.
Why this album works
- Best for
- contemplative evening reflections rich melodic storytelling long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- By the time of 'Hard Nose the Highway', Van Morrison had already released landmark albums like 'Astral Weeks' and 'Moondance'. This 1973 release represents his exploration into more personal and complex themes following the commercial success of those earlier works, thereby marking a transitional phase in his artistic evolution.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, Celtic music, blue-eyed soul
Hard Nose the Highway is an album by Van Morrison, released in 1973. A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and poetic introspection, blending jazz, rock, and Celtic influences. The album received mixed but notable critical reception upon release, showcasing Morrison's continued experimentation with jazz and rock fusion. While it did not achieve the same commercial heights as its predecessors, it has been influential in shaping the sound of subsequent artists within the genres of soul and rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hard Nose the Highway sound like?
A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and poetic introspection, blending jazz, rock, and Celtic influences. Rooted in jazz fusion and Celtic music.
What makes Hard Nose the Highway by Van Morrison notable?
The album received mixed but notable critical reception upon release, showcasing Morrison's continued experimentation with jazz and rock fusion. While it did not achieve the same commercial heights as its predecessors, it has been influential in shaping the sound of subsequent artists within the genres of soul and rock. By the time of 'Hard Nose the Highway', Van Morrison had already released landmark albums like 'Astral Weeks' and 'Moondance'. This 1973 release represents his exploration into more personal and complex themes following the commercial success of those earlier works, thereby marking a transitional phase in his artistic evolution.
Who is Hard Nose the Highway for?
Hard Nose the Highway works well if you're into contemplative evening reflections, rich melodic storytelling and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Hard Nose the Highway?
Hard Nose the Highway has 8 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snow in San Anselmo 4:36
- 2 Warm Love Standout 3:23
- 3 Hard Nose the Highway Standout 5:14
- 4 Wild Children 4:20
- 5 The Great Deception 4:52
- 6 Bein’ Green 4:21
- 7 Autumn Song Standout 10:36
- 8 Purple Heather 5:43
Release Date
August 1, 1973
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 10 sec
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