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Moving On Skiffle

Van Morrison · 2023

94 min · 23 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A nostalgic blend of folk, blues, and traditional rhythms that captures the essence of skiffle music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • for afternoon gatherings
  • gentle rhythms for easy listening
  • engaging storytelling through song

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 10, 2023, 'Moving On Skiffle' is Van Morrison's latest album following his previous work 'Latest Record Project, Volume 1' in 2021. At this stage in his career, Morrison continues to explore his roots and influences, embracing a more acoustic sound reminiscent of early folk traditions while remaining an influential figure in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Freight Train 3:26
  • 2 Careless Love 5:38
  • 3 Sail Away Ladies 3:18
  • 4 Streamline Train 4:03
  • 5 Take This Hammer 4:38
  • 6 No Other Baby 4:29
  • 7 Gypsy Davy 4:17
  • 8 This Loving Light of Mine 5:10
  • 9 In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down 4:25
  • 10 Yonder Comes a Sucker 3:10
  • 11 Travelin’ Blues 3:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Gov Don’t Allow 4:11
  • 2 Come on In 3:38
  • 3 Streamlined Cannonball 3:15
  • 4 Greenback Dollar 3:43
  • 5 Oh Lonesome Me 3:25
  • 6 I Wish I Was an Apple on a Tree 3:13
  • 7 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 3:04
  • 8 I’m Movin’ On 2:57
  • 9 Cold Cold Heart 3:26
  • 10 Worried Man Blues 4:37
  • 11 Cotton Fields 3:06
  • 12 Green Rocky Road 9:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata