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Avalon Sunset
Rock · 1989 · 10 tracks

Avalon Sunset

Van Morrison

A lush, spiritual late-career peak defined by golden-hour production, orchestral swells, and a deeply peaceful sense of homecoming and romantic devotion.

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The most peaceful hour of music you'll ever hear from a guy who's usually pretty grumpy.

A deeply tranquil and romantic meditation on faith and memory, delivered with a soft-focus glow.

Avalon Sunset · vs · Van Morrison
Golden Hour+1.8σ

Golden Hour saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Whenever God Shines His Light
4:55
02
Contacting My Angel
4:59
03
I’d Love to Write Another Song
2:55
04
Have I Told You Lately
4:21
05
Coney Island
2:03
06
I’m Tired Joey Boy
2:31
07
When Will I Ever Learn to Live in God
5:39
08
Orangefield
3:52
09
Daring Night
6:14
10
These Are the Days
5:10
Moments Worth Waiting For
The gentle, rhythmic spoken delivery on Coney Island that feels like a shared secret
The soaring vocal interplay with Cliff Richard on the opening track's chorus
The way the strings swell and recede like a tide during the climax of These Are the Days
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