Van Morrison - Days Like This (Remastered) (2020) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

"Days Like This" is the twenty-third studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). It is a diverse group of songs offering a variety of moods and styles. It ranked No. 5 on the UK album charts and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

One of music’s true originals, Van Morrison’s unique and inspirational musical legacy, is rooted in postwar Belfast.

Born in 1945 Van heard his Shipyard worker father’s collection of blues, country and gospel early in life. Feeding off musical greats such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson and Leadbelly he was a traveling musician at 13 and singing, playing guitar and sax, in several bands, before forming Them in 1964. Making their name at Belfast’s Maritime Club Them soon established Van as a major force in the British R&B scene.

Morrison’s matchless vocal and songwriting talents produced instant classics such as the much covered ‘Gloria’ and ‘Here Comes The Night’. Those talents found full astonishing range in Van’s solo career. After working with Them’s New York producer Bert Berns on beautiful Top 40 pop hit ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ (1967), Morrison moved to another realm.

With one of the most revered catalogues in music history and his unparalleled talents as composer, singer and performer Morrison’s past achievements loom large. But, as throughout his extraordinary career, how that past informs his future achievements and still stirs excitement and keen anticipation.

Tracklist:
1. Perfect Fit (4:35)
2. Russian Roulette (4:00)
3. Raincheck (5:55)
4. You Don't Know Me (4:36)
5. No Religion (5:18)
6. Underlying Depression (4:38)
7. Songwriter (2:51)
8. Days Like This (3:17)
9. I'll Never Be Free (3:42)
10. Melancholia (3:59)
11. Ancient Highway (8:55)
12. In the Afternoon (6:21)

Digitally remastered