Van MorrisonThree Chords & the Truth

Late-period Morrison settling into a warm, jazzy groove with the unhurried confidence of a master. The arrangements are lush and supple, his voice still capable of that goosebump-raising swoop into transcendence. There's a contented, soulful glow to these songs about love, spirit, and the eternal mysteries he's chased his whole career. A graceful, deeply listenable entry in an endless run of records.