Van Morrison - Moondance -2013 Expanded- -flac- 88 May 2026

★★★★★ (5/5 for music) / ★★★★½ (4.5/5 for audio quality)

Morrison’s voice is front and center but not harsh. On “These Dreams of You,” his gruff yet tender delivery is rendered with natural texture; you can hear the slight echo of the room (likely the famed Woodstock barn where it was recorded). There’s no sibilance or digital edge. Van Morrison - Moondance -2013 Expanded- -FLAC- 88

The first thing you’ll notice is the air . The CD version (even the 2008 remaster) can sound slightly congested in the midrange. Not here. Jack Schroer’s soprano saxophone on “Moondance” floats in a realistic soundstage, with palpable reed texture. The brushed snare drum on “Crazy Love” has a delicate, whispery presence that feels like you’re sitting two feet from the kit. ★★★★★ (5/5 for music) / ★★★★½ (4

Van Morrison fans, classic rock collectors, jazz-folk enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to hear what 1970 sounds like in high definition. The first thing you’ll notice is the air