Van Morrison's 'Roll With The Punches' is a captivating album that showcases the legendary artist's unique blend of blues, soul, and jazz. Released on 22 September 2017 through Exile Productions Ltd., this 15-track masterpiece takes listeners on a sonic journey through the realms of classic American music. With a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, 'Roll With The Punches' is a generous offering of Van Morrison's distinctive vocals and poetic lyrics, as he weaves a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
From the opening notes of the title track 'Roll With The Punches', it is clear that Van Morrison is in top form, his voice soaring and dipping with effortless ease. The album's eclectic tracklist, which includes 'Transformation', 'Stormy Monday / Lonely Avenue', and 'Bring It On Home To Me', demonstrates Van Morrison's remarkable ability to interpret and reimagine the works of other artists, while also showcasing his own remarkable songwriting skills.
With 'Roll With The Punches', Van Morrison has created an album that is at once a tribute to the musical traditions that have shaped his career, and a deeply personal statement of his own artistic vision. The result is a work of profound beauty and emotional resonance, one that is sure to delight both long-time fans and new listeners alike.
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