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Astral WeeksVan Morrison
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1960s
Astral Weeks
Released 1968Folk & Singer-Songwriter
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A mystical, free-flowing fusion of folk, jazz and soul, unlike anything before or since. Improvisational and transcendent. Frequently named among the greatest albums ever. Released in 1968, it's an early landmark for Van Morrison.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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