Remembering Now
Van Morrison · 2025
68 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion
A reflective tapestry of jazz-infused melodies and soulful storytelling, weaving nostalgia through intricate arrangements and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Down to Joy Start here — This opener sets the tone for the album with an uplifting melody that encapsulates a sense of hope and renewal, making it a poignant introduction to the themes explored throughout.
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Haven’t Lost My Sense of Wonder — The track blends jazz elements with Morrison's signature soulful delivery, illustrating his enduring curiosity about life and artistry despite the passage of time.
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Memories and Visions — This poignant piece reflects on nostalgia with a blend of rich instrumentation and introspective lyrics, representing the heart of the album's exploration of memory.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- dynamic journey with peaks
- soulful melodies for introspection
- for evening relaxation
- gentle waves of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a five-year hiatus with deep lyrical content.
- Themes
- Celtic nostalgia· reflective journeys· soulful memory
- Career context
- Released in 2025, Remembering Now is Van Morrison's first album following a five-year hiatus since his previous release. At this stage in his career, Morrison has shifted towards introspective songwriting, exploring themes of memory and love with renewed vigor, solidifying his legacy as a master storyteller.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt
Tracklist
- 1 Down to Joy Start here 3:38
- 2 If It Wasn’t for Ray 3:17
- 3 Haven’t Lost My Sense of Wonder 5:28
- 4 Love, Lover and Beloved 5:13
- 5 Cutting Corners 3:06
- 6 Back to Writing Love Songs 3:57
- 7 The Only Love I Ever Need Is Yours 2:36
- 8 Once in a Lifetime Feelings 4:38
- 9 Stomping Ground 5:15
- 10 Memories and Visions 6:49
- 11 When the Rains Came 6:22
- 12 Colourblind 3:30
- 13 Remembering Now 5:19
- 14 Stretching Out 8:55
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Explores themes of memory and introspection with a rich, soulful soundscape.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Shares a reflective, deeply personal lyrical approach and emotive melodies.
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Offers a haunting atmosphere with a focus on nostalgia and emotional depth.
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