Accentuate the Positive

Rock · 2023 · 19 tracks · 1h 1m

Accentuate the Positive

Nineteen tracks of high-energy 1950s rock and roll and jump blues. Van Morrison trades his usual mysticism for a rowdy, piano-driven celebration of the classics.

Van finally stops complaining and just plays the rock and roll hits he grew up with.

A relentless, celebratory surge of vintage energy that prioritizes rhythm and nostalgia over complexity.

Accentuate the Positive · vs · Van Morrison

Hand Played+2.5σ

The production is built around hand played than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 19 Tracks · 1h 1m

01

You Are My Sunshine

3:44

02

When Will I Be Loved?

3:53

03

Two Hound Dogs

3:01

04

Flip, Flop and Fly

3:53

05

I Want a Roof Over My Head

2:40

06

Problems

4:38

07

Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes

2:42

08

The Shape I’m In

2:21

09

Accentuate the Positive

3:24

10

Lonesome Train

2:58

11

A Shot of Rhythm and Blues

2:45

12

Shakin’ All Over

3:01

13

Bye Bye Johnny

2:58

14

Red Sails in the Sunset

2:51

15

Sea of Heartbreak

4:06

16

Blueberry Hill

2:49

17

Bonaparte’s Retreat

2:15

18

Lucille

2:55

19

Shake Rattle and Roll

5:02

Moments Worth Waiting For

The barrelhouse piano solo on 'Flip, Flop and Fly' that feels like it might go off the rails.

Van's gritty, soulful growl during the final chorus of 'Sea of Heartbreak'.

The tight, walking bassline that drives the title track into a celebratory swing.

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