Astral Weeks - Van Morrison Reviews

Many Van Morrison fans enshrine Astral Weeks as being his best album, and that is quite a feat for a "first", especially as Van is one of the UK's most prolific singer/songwriters. I am a die-hard Van Morrison fan, and am unable to pick a personal favourite album as they are all so diverse, but Astral Weeks for me certainly ...

I have for many years been a fan of Van Morrison. For me, his music epitomizes the rawness of the sixties, and although he has made many albums since this one, I still believe this to be one of the best that Van Morrison ever created. This album, although something of an experimental one at the time, was the foundation of a career that would span ...

Astral Weeks (1968) was Van the Man's first 'real' album, and deserves its place in musical history for its accomplishment, innovation, fusion of styles, resonant storytelling lyrics and Van's unique, emotive voice. Though sometimes referred to as a 'rock' album, Astral Weeks contains none of the grinding guitars ...

This is considered to be Van Morrison's seminal album. Released in 1968, these were the days of flowing locks and troubadors, and Van quickly carved his own niche in the market. His passionate voice not afraid to half-scream out his lyrics - not for him the quiet solemnity of the Leonard Cohen's of this world. ...

Recorded over two brief sessions in New York during Autumn 1968, Astral Weeks mythical reputation has ripened with age - its musical daring, mantra-like incarnations and kaleidoscopic use of language still beyond cosy categorisation. With it, rock suddenly ascended to a higher plane. The album also signalled the artistic rebirth of 23 ...