Van Morrison – Common One (VG/VG) – LP, NL 1980

Common One is an LP by Van Morrison from 1980 released on the Mercury label.

About this album

Common One is one of Van Morrison’s most adventurous late-1970s albums, pushing his folk-rock roots into jazz, blues and extended improvisation. Recorded in 1979 and released in 1980, the record trades tight hit-making for long-form mood, with Morrison’s voice moving between soulful conviction and free-flowing reflection. Songs such as Haunts of Ancient Peace and Summertime in England show his gift for turning spiritual and literary interests into restless, searching music. Built around loose, expressive arrangements and a jazz-leaning ensemble feel, Common One became an important statement of artistic independence in Morrison’s catalogue.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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