van morrison's best sounding album?

First Them album. His heart's in the right place, but I can't tolerate his voice at all anymore.

my van-idiot just loaned me a bootleg from a 97 or 98 show in germany. there's a song, "vanlose stairway" where van seems to go off into a groove/trance. where can i find more of that?

The answer is 'Beautiful Vision'

p.s. If 'Vanlose Stairway' appeals to you, you will likely enjoy not only the rest of the 'Beautiful Vision' album; but check out the 'No Master, No Guru, No Method' album for material of similar appeal. Also the long cut 'When the Heart is Open' from the 'Common Ground' album.

thanks for all your responses. this is better than gooogle!
i listened to the san francisco live album last night. it seems van and john lee had a special bond. i'm not sure you can call it scat but they seem to love to lock onto one syllable and ride that far all it's worth. i love that!