Hymns to the Silence
Van Morrison · 1991
95 min · 21 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and spirituality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- reflective lyrics for soulful moments
- long-form listening for deep connection
- emotional depth in quiet introspection
- cathartic release through heartfelt melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- dislike reflective, slower tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hymns to the Silence' was released in September 1991, Van Morrison had already established himself as a significant figure in music with classic albums like 'Astral Weeks' and 'Moondance.' This album marked a return to his spiritual roots after a period of commercial experimentation, showcasing his maturation as both a songwriter and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Professional Jealousy 3:46
- 2 I'm Not Feeling It Anymore 6:36
- 3 Ordinary Life 3:34
- 4 Some Peace of Mind 6:27
- 5 So Complicated 3:22
- 6 I Can't Stop Loving You 3:58
- 7 Why Must I Always Explain? 3:53
- 8 Village Idiot 3:16
- 9 See Me Through, Part II (Just a Closer Walk With Thee) 3:13
- 10 Take Me Back 9:09
Disc 2
- 1 By His Grace 2:37
- 2 All Saints Day 2:32
- 3 Hymns to the Silence 9:43
- 4 On Hyndford Street 5:21
- 5 Be Thou My Vision 3:51
- 6 Carrying a Torch 4:28
- 7 Green Mansions 3:42
- 8 Pagan Streams 3:40
- 9 Quality Street 3:59
- 10 It Must Be You 4:11
- 11 I Need Your Kind of Loving 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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