Too Long in Exile

Rock · 1993 · 15 tracks

Too Long in Exile

A sprawling, smoky collection of blues standards and soul-searching originals. Loose, improvisational, and deeply rooted in the grit of the American R&B tradition.

It's Van Morrison at his most relaxed, just jamming the blues with John Lee Hooker in a smoky room.

A weary but soulful journey through the blues that feels like a late-night confession in a quiet bar.

Too Long in Exile · vs · Van Morrison

Late Night+2.0σ

Late Night saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks

01

Too Long in Exile

6:19

02

Big Time Operators

6:04

03

Lonely Avenue

6:25

04

Ball & Chain

5:36

05

In the Forest

4:38

06

Till We Get the Healing Done

8:23

07

Gloria

5:20

08

Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

4:08

09

Wasted Years

3:58

10

The Lonesome Road

3:16

11

Moody’s Mood for Love

2:52

12

Close Enough for Jazz (instrumental)

2:40

13

Before the World Was Made

4:24

14

I’ll Take Care of You

5:19

15

Instrumental / Tell Me What You Want

8:10

Moments Worth Waiting For

The gritty, slow-burn chemistry between Van and John Lee Hooker on the reimagined version of Gloria.

The way the saxophone bleeds into the organ swell during the eight-minute stretch of Till We Get the Healing Done.

The unexpected shift into a breezy, instrumental jazz lounge vibe on Close Enough for Jazz.

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