{"product_id":"van-morrison-wavelength","title":"Van Morrison – Wavelength","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eVan Morrison – Wavelength\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eA smooth and deeply personal late-70s release from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVan Morrison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eWavelength\u003c\/em\u003e blends introspective songwriting, soulful grooves, and polished rock production into one of the artist’s most accessible and melodic albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eReleased in 1978, the record captures Morrison embracing a warmer, more radio-friendly sound while still retaining the spiritual searching and poetic lyricism that define much of his work. Rich keyboard textures, flowing arrangements, and soulful vocal performances give the album an uplifting yet reflective atmosphere throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eOpening track “Kingdom Hall” introduces themes of memory, spirituality, and identity, while “Checkin’ It Out” and “Natalia” lean into the album’s relaxed, melodic soft-rock feel. “Venice U.S.A.” expands into more atmospheric territory, combining vivid imagery with Morrison’s expressive vocal phrasing and layered instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eThe title track “Wavelength” became one of Morrison’s best-known late-70s songs - an energetic and optimistic anthem built around bright synthesizers and an infectious chorus that reflected the changing sound of mainstream rock at the time. Elsewhere, “Santa Fe \/ Beautiful Obsession” and “Take It Where You Find It” stretch into longer, more meditative arrangements that allow Morrison’s improvisational style and emotional delivery to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eBalancing spiritual reflection with polished late-70s production, \u003cem data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eWavelength\u003c\/em\u003e remains a distinctive and underrated entry in Van Morrison’s expansive catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1797\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15qhn32\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eKingdom Hall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n1ibm4\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eCheckin' It Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14og76u\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eNatalia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fpuwp0\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eVenice U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u5uun2\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eLifetimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10wrq10\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eWavelength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bes92z\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eSanta Fe \/ Beautiful Obsession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a8i40m\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eHungry For Your Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y5adya\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1797\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eTake It Where You Find It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YCptjDrd8SU?si=w5-JSdXEqhd7f86e\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydor Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53951102714198,"sku":"537 458-2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_49e342f3-86bf-4b47-bec1-746b934cc157.jpg?v=1779359950","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/van-morrison-wavelength","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}