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The Healing Game

Van Morrison · 1997

53 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A soulful exploration of healing, blending Celtic influences with jazz and rock in a reflective journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • soulful exploration of emotional healing
  • mid-tempo rhythms for easy listening
  • ideal for contemplative afternoon walks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer quick, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, Van Morrison was already an established artist with a rich catalog, and 'The Healing Game' marked his follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Days Like This.' This album came during a period of artistic resurgence for him, showcasing a return to themes of spirituality and introspection that had defined much of his earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rough God Goes Riding 6:19
  • 2 Fire in the Belly 6:34
  • 3 This Weight 4:37
  • 4 Waiting Game 5:56
  • 5 Piper at the Gates of Dawn 3:53
  • 6 Burning Ground 5:38
  • 7 It Once Was My Life 5:10
  • 8 Sometimes We Cry 5:14
  • 9 If You Love Me 5:01
  • 10 The Healing Game 5:16

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