Album · 1977
A Period of Transition
by Van Morrison
A Period of Transition is a 1977 R&B album by Van Morrison. It runs 7 tracks across 34 minutes.
R&B · Folk Rock · Blue-Eyed Soul
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- 4 critics
- 7
- Tracks
- 34 min
- Runtime
- 133 bpm
- Tempo
- C major
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- The Village VoiceB
- AllMusic3/5
- The Rolling Stone Album Guide2/5
- Uncut1/5
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A Period of Transition album cover
The A Period of Transition cover was designed by Van Morrison, photographed by Ken McGowan, and art-directed by AGI Hollywood and Mike Doud.
- Design
- Van Morrison
- Photography
- Ken McGowan
- Art direction
- AGI Hollywood, Mike Doud
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7 tracks · 34 min
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A Period of Transition is the ninth studio album by Northern Irish singer/songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1977. It was his first album in two and a half years, largely forgotten or looked over by most casual fans. At the time of its release it was received with some disappointment by critics and fans: "Most were hoping for a work of primeval vocal aggression that would challenge the emerging élite of Morrison pretenders, whose ranks included Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Phil Lynott, Graham Parker and Elvis Costello." However, the album is still notable for several major compositions, including "Heavy Connection," "Flamingos Fly," "The Eternal Kansas City" and "Cold Wind in August".
In brief
- When was A Period of Transition released?
- A Period of Transition was released in 1977.
- How many tracks are on A Period of Transition?
- A Period of Transition has 7 tracks, with a runtime of 34 minutes.
- What genre is A Period of Transition?
- A Period of Transition is catalogued under R&B, Folk Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul.
- What BPM is A Period of Transition?
- A Period of Transition runs at a median tempo of 133 BPM across its tracks, most often in C major, measured from audio analysis.
- What albums are similar to A Period of Transition?
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