CD Review
Van Morrison
Album Title: Keep it Simple
Label: Universal Music Canada
Released: March 25, 2008 

5 Stars                        

Reviewed by Amanda Waschuk (Calgary Correspondent-Canada) 

Coming from a rock fan, this CD was a surprising delight to listen to.  At 63 years old, Van Morrison still knows how to entertain both old and young alike.   

During his career, Morrison has explored many different music styles from Celtic to rock to jazz.  It is these experiences that fuel his ability to give fans a great album full of different eclectic sounds, and Keep it Simple was born.

The album opens with a very bluesy sounding song in "How Can A Poor Boy?" with strong harmonica sounds and chunky beats.  Immediately after, the CD goes into a more tropical vibe with the song "That's Entrainment", which slightly resembling the classic "Stand by Me". 

Eventually fading into more mellow beats, a group of gospel-like background singers join Morrison to a perfect ending to this collection of chill melodies.

If an evening of relaxation is what you're looking for, grab this CD and let Van Morrison serenade you with his wholesome tunes made ripe with his life experiences.

Suggested Downloads:  "That's Entrainment", "Don't go to Nightclubs Anymore" 

1. How Can A Poor Boy
2. School Of Hard Knocks
3. That's Entrainment
4. Don't Go To Nightclubs Anymore
5. Lover Come Back
6. Keep It Simple
7. End Of The Land
8. Song Of Home
9. No Thing
10. Soul
11. Behind The Ritual