Van Morrison’s collaboration with the Chieftains proved a worthwhile outing for all and sundry — the restless rock star found solace in his Irish roots while the beloved Celtic band explored new musical ground alongside the great R&B and soul singer. The record is comprised mostly of Irish folk songs as well as reimaginings of Van’s original material and is a charming listen. Van’s vocals are a perfect match for the Chieftains’ traditional instrumentation and the result is both timeless and innovative.