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Track Listings
| 1. Astral Weeks |
| 2. Beside You |
| 3. Sweet Thing |
| 4. Cyprus Avenue |
| 5. The Way Young Lovers Do |
| 6. Madame George |
| 7. Ballerina |
| 8. Slim Slow Slider |
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Never mind that Van Morrison is one of the most indelible songwriters of the 20th century--take each album on its own terms. On 1968's seminal Astral Weeks, a twentysomething Van Morrison can be found belting his gospelly, bluesy vocals in just as fine a form as he would be 20 years hence. In the sociopolitical context of the times, the album cried out about such ubiquitous 1960s themes as cultural oppression and social upheaval. But it is Morrison's vocal dexterity and passion that maintains such timeless appeal. Take tracks like "Madame George" or "Cyprus Avenue" and you'll find such beautiful mourning, it'll be clear why Sinéad O'Connor once publicly exclaimed: "Van Morrison should be friggin' canonized". --Nick Heil
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Never mind that Van Morrison is one of the most indelible songwriters of the 20th century--take each album on its own terms. On 1968's seminal Astral Weeks, a twentysomething Van Morrison can be found belting his gospelly, bluesy vocals in just as fine a form as he would be 20 years hence. In the sociopolitical context of the times, the album cried out about such ubiquitous '60s themes as cultural oppression and social upheaval. But it is Morrison's vocal dexterity and passion that maintains such timeless appeal. Take tracks like "Madame George" or "Cyprus Avenue" and you'll find such beautiful mourning, it'll be clear why modern songwriter Sinéad O'Connor once publicly exclaimed: "Van Morrison should be friggin' canonized." --Nick Heil
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
wait til it's remastered,
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This review is from: Astral Weeks (Audio CD)
Listen to the 20-bit remastered versions of Nick Drake's albums and you'll see why you should wait for this to be re-released before you buy it- then you'll get a five star album. I'm really surprised the industry isn't totally jumping on the SACD bandwagon- people won't be able to rip them.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like an Arrow in the Heart..Greatest of all time,
By David Turgeon (Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Astral Weeks (Audio CD)
First time i listened to this, I though i had waste a complete hour...Second time, I though to myself: Yeah it's better this time.. Why not give it another chance?? The 3 Time, Wow.. It was wonderful... I realized that the wonderful Song ''Madame George'' was not long enough even if it's over 8 minutes. I was trying to feel The songs. I knew Van Morrison one month ago and listened to the album moondance first.. It was also really good but now i realize that Astral Weeks is much Better. All songs on the album are at least 5 stars except for beside you witch i give a 4 star. Everyone needs it. It's a kind of bible witch chords!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Early Morrison,
By Joe Bloggins (Kingston, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Astral Weeks (Audio CD)
A good CD that gives a look at Morrison's early innovations. A good addition for any Morrison fan.
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