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Quoted, recommended, and worshipped by the critics for decades, this underground masterpiece has now become part of the establishment. It cries to be listened to without interruption, which may explain why it failed to reach either the UK or US charts. It wanders and weaves, repeating themes and lyrics as if one song, yet we never tire of "gardens wet with rain," "champagne eyes," or the wonder of how Morrison can make a place like Ladbroke Grove seem so hauntingly evocative. This all-acoustic but fully arranged record is also a great educator in opening your eyes beyond pop, to folk, soul, and jazz, and although (or perhaps because) Morrison continues to return to its themes again and again, this is his core.
Includes liner notes by Van Morrison.
Live Recording
Recorded in New York.
Personnel includes: Van Morrison (vocals, acoustic guitar); Larry Fallon (arranger); Jay Berliner (guitar); John Payne (flute, soprano saxophone); Warren Smith, Jr. (vibraphone, percussion); Richard Davis (bass); Connie Kay (drums).
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.98) - Ranked #19 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...ASTRAL WEEKS is Morrison going deep inside himself, to the far corners of his life and art, without a net or fear..."
Q (6/00, p.89) - Ranked #6 in Q's "100 Greatest British Albums" - "...Its musical daring, mantra-like incantations and kaleidoscopic use of language [is] still beyond cosy categorization....recalling his provincial, '50s Belfast youth with an almost feverish imigination and regret..."
Q (Magazine) (p.140) - "[O]ne of rock's crowning glories and, with Morrison at times entering an almost trance-like state of rapture, the very apex of his art."
NME (Magazine) (10/2/93, p.29) - Ranked #15 in NME's list of the `Greatest Albums Of All Time.' Astral Weeks Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $3.23) | | Category | Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Rock/Pop, Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter | | Label | Warner Bros. (Record Label) | | Orig Year | 1968 | | All Time Sales Rank |  432   | | CD Universe Part number | 1099006 | | Catalog number | 1768 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 25, 1990 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Lewis Merenstein | | Recording Time | 47 minutes | | Personnel | Van Morrison - vocals, acoustic guitar
John Payne - flute, soprano saxophone
Larry Fallon - arranger
Warren Smith Jr. - vibraphone, percussion
Also: Richard Davis, Richard Davis, Connie Kay, Jay Berliner |
Van Morrison Astral Weeks Songs Astral Weeks Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews I wish I could give it 50 stars!
Without doubt, the finest record ever made. Persevere thru initial listenings and you will be richly rewarded. Wonderful musicianship, wonderful songs, wonderful vibe. It's difficult to comprehend how a so-young Morrison could produce such a developed, timeless and mature classic. Honestly, do yourself a favour - get this. Listen to Madame George, Sweet Thing, Slim Slow Slider etc etc - you'll thank me later. (incidentally, I'm amongst those not certain if The Way Young Lovers Do fits the overall vibe .... great song though). ESSENTIAL.
Submitted by brian (Dublin, Ireland)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 2 of 2 found this helpful. a magic picture. the cd of my life.
mystic,romantic,impressionist.
simply the greatest all time album.
without doubt.
Submitted by pietro (italy)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. vintage rock at it's best
If you like Van then you need this cd in your collection.
Submitted by terry.lennox (Clear Ak. USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Simply beautiful
this is one of the most elegant, heartwrenching, emotion filled, mind blowing albums ever. it completely changed my life. we all know van is the man, but this album rises above all the rest and could be argued one of the greatest albums of all time. get it, however you can, just get it. and listen.
Submitted by Miles (San Francisco, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Hands down
Hands down the all time sweetest thing ever...Nothing can touch this album, each track is better than the last. A true classic, a true gem!! Comes from the soul, from the heart. No song can compare to "Sweet Thing".
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