Van Morrison "Duets"

Map man, because IMO in the end it is worth it. I listen to and enjoy vinyl more......and this is coming from someone who is a recording engineer that only works in digital.........due to cost. Although, I do enjoy my recordings and mixes....which I listen to more often. I rarely if ever listen to CDs.

I like:

Some Peace of Mind
If I ever needed someone
PJ Proby
These are the days
Rough riding
Fire in the belly
Irish heart
How can a poor boy

For those that don't like the idea that these have already been released, pretend you are at a concert and Van has special guest that join him for these songs. You might enjoy them.

BTW, I agree with "play the devil". That was the worse album ever release by Van. I bought it on vinyl when it came out.....listened to it a few times to give it a chance but even after trying 10 years later I think it was a failure.

i took a quick listen and didn't like it--can't blame the guy for trying to make a living, but these duet albums really do smack of being in a creative void. i've heard similar ones from john fogerty, elton john and seemingly every other past-their-prime stars and none of 'em really register.

USually, the purpose of these duet albums by established stars is more to give a "rub" to other newer younger talents more so than add to the stars accolades, though helping others achieve recognition certainly qualifies as an accomplishment in of itself. Its not always about what someone does on their own but often about what they do that might also help out others.

I'm only half joking. I know vinyl has more upside sonically than CD. That can often outweigh the downs.

I just do not have much appetite personally for paying a premium for a poor quality product.

I love any vinyl when it can be had for the right price. Otherwise, I find little to complain about with my home digital these days. I have many records and CDs on music server. Would not want to give up either.

Mapman,

I understand completely, as I have about 3tb of digital that I listen to. However, most of that is what I have recorded, mixed and mastered.