Van Morrison
Days Like This
First Appeared at The Music Box, June 1996, Volume 3, #4
Written by John Metzger
The latest release from Van Morrison is really only for his true fans. It's enjoyable, but it
doesn't seem as inspired as his last few albums. Morrison seems to be in a rut with a formulaic
approach to songwriting, and only one of the tunes contained on Days Like This seems to really go
anywhere. This one, Ancient Highway, is a dreamy tune that floats back to Morrison's classic
album Astral Weeks. The short, made for a single, title track Days Like This is undoubtedly a rather
infectious tune, but while No Religion and Underlying Depression are
valiant efforts, they still don't come close to the masterpieces contained on Morrison's 1992 album
Hymns to the Silence. 
Of Further Interest...
Sam Cooke - One Night Stand! Live at the Harlem Square Club
Ray Charles & the Count Basie Orchestra - Ray Sings, Basie Swings
Days Like This is available from Barnes & Noble.
To order, Click Here!
Ratings
1 Star: Pitiful
2 Stars: Listenable
3 Stars: Respectable
4 Stars: Excellent
5 Stars: Can't Live Without It!!
Copyright © 1996 The Music Box