- Audio CD (Oct 21 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: EMI Music Canada
- ASIN: B0000D9R2C
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #67,225 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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What's Wrong with This Picture? is Van Morrison's inaugural release for the pre-eminent jazz label Blue Note, previously a home to some of the most esteemed names in jazz history, including Art Blakey, Thelonius Monk and Miles Davis. Nothing short of a legend himself, Morrison is more than capable of holding-up in such distinguished company, although, disappointingly, there is something frustratingly prescriptive and spiritually underwhelming blighting his more recent work on the jazz/ blues trajectory. Still, herein lies the inspirational Van Morrison of yore, a wandering poetic soul "Sippin' cider in the shade" on "Somerset" (Van Morrison's words set to the melody and clarinet of Acker Bilk) and revelling in the fresh-aired, vacational contentedness of both the Mediterranean-flavoured "Little Village" (with the pealing mandolin of Johnny Scott) and "Evening in June" with its soft horns and moonlit promenading. Conversely--and despite the audible rarity of hearing the old Grumpmeister cackling in public (as on the title track)--tracks like the celebrity-is-hell fixated "Goldfish Bowl" and "Fame" whiff of churlishness, although the rockabilly of Lightnin' Hopkins' "Stop Drinkin'" is a welcome, foot-tapping distraction. It's not a bad Van Morrison album but one that ought to be underwritten with the caveat that he hardly seems to be over-exerting himself. --Kevin Maidment
Chronique amazon.fr
Après qu'il ait quitté les Them en compagnie desquels il se fit remarquer en signant l'incontournable "Gloria", l'Irlandais Van Morrison a consacré sa vie à l'écriture d'albums plutôt folk, aux influences celtiques mâtinées de soul music et de jazz. Ainsi, probablement un disque comme Moondance annonçait-il son intégration sur le tard à la prestigieuse écurie Blue Note, dont Bruce Lundvall, fort du succès de Norah Jones, n'hésite pas à recruter des musiciens de tous horizons. Moins enflammé qu'un opus de la trempe de l'inégalé Astral Weeks, What's Wrong With This Picture ? n'en demeure pas moins une oeuvre honnête réalisée par un artiste intègre qui ne court pas après les hits, ce qu'il chante d'ailleurs ici. Accompagné par un orchestre globalement jazzy, Van Morrison se laisse aller à reprendre quelques standards dont "Stop Drinking" de Lightnin' Hopkins et "St James Infirmary". --Hervé Comte
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Going through the motions,
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This review is from: Whats Wrong W/This Picture? (Audio CD)
This isn't as bad as the garbage tracks Morrison did to get out of his Bang recording contract (nothing like "Ringworm" in this collection), but this is not even a mediocre Van release. I like most of his releases, even COMMON ONE, INARTICULATE SPEECH, and BEAUTIFUL VISION. Here, Van just seems commited to getting the "product" out on time. DOWN THE ROAD was much stronger, and DAYS LIKE THIS.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wasn't a fan til now,
By A Customer
This review is from: Whats Wrong W/This Picture? (Audio CD)
I went to his concert in Minneapolis 2004 not much of a fan, and purchased this CD prior, to hear some of his latest work, to get aquainted with the performer he is today. The CD was okay. But after seeing him live at an incredible show,this CD is now my new favorite!....He rocks, and in a good way. DRINKING is a particular favourite song. He is not for everyone, but if you aren't familiar with his music, this is the CD to buy...
2.0 out of 5 stars
Far From his Best,
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This review is from: Whats Wrong W/This Picture? (Audio CD)
I have listened to this CD a couple of times now, and wonder why some reviewers liked the album so much. Three decent tracks, Once in a blue moon, St. James Infirmary, and the title track. Otherwise the CD is barren, and far from Van's best.Complaining about fame seems a bit odd to me-it's not like he's a superstar-the equivalant of Don Adams or Barbara Feldon bitching ... I have liked most of his albums-Into the Music or Astral Weeks can be argued to be some of the strongest efforts in the history of pop. I like almost all his 80s albums and therefore he is probably only the only 60s star who continued to put out outstanding efforts decades later. Yet since the early 90s his efforts have all been subpar. He seems to have abandoned the celtic background his music has had since the late 70s and he has not found anything adequate to replace it.
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