No, this is not a tribute to Madonna. Van Morrison is a man of few changes these days, as his new album Down The Road testifies.
Rambling beats, fiddly orchestral arrangements and impromptu tremolo organ wig-outs back up an atmosphere reminiscent of Christmas rather than summer, as the Celtic crooner shambles his way to the end of the song.
Harmless and happy, it is certainly not hip, but fans of the man should love it.
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