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Artist: Van Morrison
Label: Polydor / Umgd
Category: Music

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Seller: ziarecords

Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 001136502
UPC: 600753087619
EAN: 0600753087619
ASIN: B0018BB220

Release Date: July 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Tracks:

•	Fair Play
•	Linden Arden Stole the Highlights
•	Who Was That Masked Man
•	Streets of Arklow
•	You Don't Pull No Punches, But You Don't Push the River
•	Bulbs
•	Cul de Sac
•	Comfort You
•	Come Here My Love
•	Country Fair
•	Twilight Zone [Alternate Take][*]
•	Cul de Sac [Alternate Take][*]

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Editorial Reviews:

Album Description
2008 newly remastered sound and expanded packaging including lyrics of the 1974 album Veedon Fleece the eighth studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. The cover photograph picturing Morrison with two Irish Wolfhounds was taken at the Sutton House Hotel, a converted mansion overlooking Dublin Bay, where Morrison first stayed upon arriving in Ireland for a vacation. The opening track, "Fair Play" derived its name from Morrison's Irish friend, Donall Corvin's habit of using the Irish colloquialism "fair play to you" as a wry compliment.

Customer Reviews:

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Older but Sensational May 17, 2009
Angeline (Vancouver, Canada)
I came of age through Van Morrison, and, in particular 'Veedon Fleece' when it first came out. At that time I found it intoxicating, deep, and inspiring. This album and 'Astral Weeks' were on the top of my list of favourites. Time went by and I forgot about both these albums. When I recently rediscovered them, it was like unlocking the key to some of my dreams that had got forgotten along the way. I love most of Van Morrison's music, especially his 'Celtic Blues' style which is what he did a lot of after he completed these two albums. While I have grown to appreciate many genres of music, 'Veedon Fleece' rediscovered filled a deep hole in my soul that needed filling. It was after I heard it many times that I realized a few things: it is an important part of me that went missing, it made me feel complete, and it is superb music in every way. The vocals are amazing and the softer songs like 'Country Fair' are incomparably poetic and soothing. 'Cul de Sac' is one of my favourites, not to mention 'You don't pull punches...', and 'Linden Arden Stole the Highlights'. I feel Van Morrison is quite an introspective type of performer and in this collection he performs some of his best. Really, there isn't one track I don't love. I was surprised by the addition of 'Twilight Zone' and, typically took a while to warm up to it, but it really grows on you. Try listening to it lying in bed on a rainy night - it is magic and deep. All in all, I do not see how anyone who appreciates Van Morrison could be disappointed by this jewel of an album. It is a first-rate credit to the blush and genius of youthful enthusiasm, that so many true poets reveal. If you have never heard this and you have a penchant for poetry, you will not regret it. It's a keeper!

4 out of 5 stars

great album April 26, 2009
TB (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

If you are looking for the mainstream Van then this is not the album. This is more of the early days were pop hits are not here but amazing music is here. If you want pop Van then look to Brown Eyed Girl, but if you want real van then this is the album.

5 out of 5 stars

veedon fleece March 30, 2009
Pamela Austin
I feel this is van morrison`s finest work,I can listen to this over and over.

5 out of 5 stars

Even in the darkest night, there is a little light. March 11, 2009
Fire Boy (Southwest Washington State)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Van's voice is often echoing, sustained, never coming down. At his best there is no other that can convey the spirit within. Haunting ballads. Never disappointing.

5 out of 5 stars

Van's Best November 16, 2008
www.MoisBenarroch.com (Israel)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

It will take some time but Veedon Fleece will make it to the top ten albums of all time. The more time passes from its release and the more it seems relevant and timeless. I have been listening to Van all my adult life since I was 15 in 1975, and finally if I needed to choose one Van album I wouldnt hesitate to choose this one.

It won't get you inmediate pleasure , this cd needs many repeated listening until you get it, but once you get into it you'll find new insights each time you listen to it again. This is Van's peak, no wonder he took a 3 years hiatus from recording after he finished this album.

Ths new sound is better indeed than the previous remaster, but Van has lost a lot in the transfer from vinyl to digital. The best thing is to listen to the vinyl, but this release is worth buying and it sounds better. The bonus tracks are fine too.

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