While it is interesting to see the band experiment with different arrangements on the alternate takes, there are a couple of rhythm and blues performances that do not show up on the finished LP that are worthy of note. The original album is nonpareil, ranging from the iconic title track with it’s jazzy arrangement for piano and saxophone to the driving rhythm and blues of “Caravan” and “Glad Tidings.” The album shows the range of music and lyrics that Morrison was capable of from the falsetto laden ballad “Crazy Love” to the introspective and allegorical songs “And It Stoned Me” and “Into the Mystic.” If the original album is flawless, the disc of alternate takes and extras is surprisingly good. There is also a whopping 5CD version with many alternate takes and a BLU-RAY with high-resolution stereo and 5.1 surround sound audio of original album. This version is the 2CD remastered version with the original LP on one disc and a selection of alternate takes and extra tracks on the second. Originally released in 1970, it was extremely well received and became a staple on the emerging FM album oriented radio format. Whereas that album was about the spiritual side of Morrison’s work, this album represents the earthier, flesh and blood side.
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