Moondance

Few albums define an era like *Moondance*, a 1970 release that brings together several of our all-time favorite Van Morrison tracks. The opener, “And It Stoned Me,” simmers with the swaggering soul inflection that runs through most of the album. But the fusion of jazz, folk, R&B, and Irish mysticism is a stylistic playground for the volcanic vocalist. He’s clearly having a blast—whether he\'s gliding through the Sinatra-esque title track or belting out a full-throated command to “turn it up…the radio” on “Caravan.” 

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Van Morrison’s 1970 classic.

Van Morrison - Moondance review: Sing a happy song and we'll sing along