Performer: Van Morrison
Title: Enlightenment
Country: UK
Released: 1990
Style: Blues Rock, Folk Rock
Rating: 4.6
Votes: 916
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Enlightenment is the twentieth studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released in 1990 and reached in the UK charts and "Real Real Gone" charted at in Mainstream Rock Tracks. The June 2008 re-issued and re-mastered version of the album contains alternative takes of "Enlightenment" and "So Quiet in Here". Start All Over Again" from this album was listed as one of the standout tracks from the six album reissue.
Throughout Van Morrison's long career, his hit records have usually been followed by more obscure ones, so it should come as no surprise that 1990's Enlightenment was more subtle than its hit predecessor, Avalon Sunset. The intention of Enlightenment is marked by its first two songs, the scorching Celtic rhythm & blues of the opener, "Real Real Gone," and the pained spiritual yearning of the title track, a midtempo ballad drenched in nylon-string guitars, atmospheric synths, a gorgeous melody, and a tough Wurlitzer piano. The rest of the album becomes a suite, with these themes underscored everywhere through an ethereal blend of sonic atmospheres and carefully crafted melodies that seem to come from the oblique shadow of the soul as it wanders, discovers, and sheds its trappings, still seeking.
Band Name Van Morrison. Album Name Enlightenment. Labels Unknown label. Music StyleFolk Rock. Members owning this album3. 4. Avalon of the Heart. 6. Youth of 1,000 Summers. 7. In the Days Before Rock'N'Roll. 8. Start All over Again.
Van Morrison – Enlightenment. Label: Polydor – 847 100-2. Producer, Saxophone, Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar – Van Morrison. Saxophone – Dave Bishop, Steve Gregory. Strings, Brass, Choir, Arranged By – Fiachra Trench. Strings, Leader – Gavyn Wright. Trombone – Malcolm Griffiths.
Enlightenment (Van Morrison song). Morrison is so pleased with his new start that he can even poke fun at his quest on the title track. Enlightenment, don't know what it is' – and he doesn't sound disturbed at al.
Tracklist: 1. Real Real Gone, 2. Enlightenment, 3. So Quiet In Here, 4. Avalon Of The Heart, 5. See Me Through, 6. Youth Of 1,000 Summers, 7. In The Days Before Rock ‘N’ Roll, 8. Start All Over Again, 9. She’s My Baby, 10. Memories. More albums from Van Morrison: Duets: Re-working The Catalogue by Van Morrison. Magic Time by Van Morrison. It’s Too Late to Stop No. olumes II, III, IV & DVD by Van Morrison. The Healing Game by Van Morrison. Born To Sing : No Plan B by Van Morrison. Down The Road by Van Morrison. The Skiffle Sessions: Live In Belfast 1998 by Van Morrison. The Bottom Line 78 by Van Morrison. View all albums . Enlightenment.
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Van Morrison - Enlightenment. Artist: Van Morrison. Album: Enlightenment, 1990. Music video by Van Morrison performing Enlightenment (Audio). C) 2015 Exile Productions, Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment.
A1 | Real Real Gone | 3:35 |
A2 | Enlightenment | 4:03 |
A3 | So Quiet In Here | 6:13 |
A4 | Avalon Of The Heart | 4:45 |
A5 | See Me Through | 6:08 |
B1 | Youth Of 1,000 Summers | 3:40 |
B2 | In The Days Before Rock 'N' Roll | 8:06 |
B3 | Start All Over Again | 4:10 |
B4 | She's My Baby | 5:14 |
B5 | Memories | 4:09 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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847 100-2 | Van Morrison | Enlightenment (CD, Album) | Polydor | 847 100-2 | UK | 1990 |
POCP-1069 | Van Morrison | Enlightenment (CD, Album) | Polydor | POCP-1069 | Japan | 1991 |
847 100-2 | Van Morrison | Enlightenment (CD, Album, RP) | Mercury | 847 100-2 | Canada | Unknown |
847 100-1 | Van Morrison | Enlightenment (LP, Album) | Polydor | 847 100-1 | Australia | 1990 |
UICY-93593 | Van Morrison | Enlightenment (CD, Album, RE) | Polydor, Exile | UICY-93593 | Japan | 2008 |