![]() I first heard the album when I was about 12 years old. But even if you never hear anything else by the man (and I would figure that it’s worth checking out Moondance – regardless of the overplayed, under-developed title track, His Band And The Street Choir, Tupelo Honey, Saint Dominic’s Preview, Veedon Fleece and, possibly, A Period Of Transition) you should give Astral Weeks a go try it out – see how it feels. There are probably half a dozen essential Van Morrison albums – maybe more, maybe a couple less. ![]() It could have been released in 1968 (as it was) or it could have been released in 1978, 1998 or 2008 (I’m not sure it could have been released in 1988). It could have been by an artist that only ever released one album. It’s still recognisable as Van – hugely, it is the introduction of so many characteristics that are dotted across his other albums – but it’s a record that seems to occupy its own space. I like to think there would be people still interested in the album if they’re not interested in Morrison it seems to sit out on its own away from his discography. Well, that’s not true – there’ll be people not interested in Van Morrison and therefore not interested in Astral Weeks. I bought a copy of Astral Weeksrecently $15.
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