Genres: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Chamber Folk. Albums include Astral Weeks, Moondance… Archived. Close. If you prefer any other albums of VM's to these, give 'em a mention, although these won't count for a vote or anything, as it's only to settle the score between Moondance and Astral Weeks, once and for all! What's the best Van Morrison album? Sessions for Moondance began at Century Sound studio with most of the musicians from Astral Weeks and engineer Brooks Arthur back on the boards as well. Astral Weeks Vs. _____ September und am 15. I can't imagine songs more beautiful than 'Beside You' or 'Sweet Thing', or as haunting as 'Slim Slow Slider'. In retrospect the fact that "Astral Weeks" didn’t chart on either side of the pond despite it’s 'top 50 albums of all time' status has been put down to lack of singles and a dazed disinterest by Warner Brothers who simply didn't know what to do with the LP – so by all accounts – they did nothing. Chronologie Blowin’ Your Mind! On November 7 and 8, 2008, four decades after the release of the classic Astral Weeks, Van Morrison revisited the album live in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl, and delivered a … 9 years ago. METALPRIEST Senior Member. The Number Of The Beast Discussion in 'Old Polls' started by METALPRIEST, Apr 7, 2010. Astral Weeks WPCP-4672 Moondance WPCP-4673 His Band And Street Choir WPCP-4674 I think these are from 1990 (the little box on the OBI says 91.12.21, and aren't these usually the dates when they go out of print? Astral Weeks is the same original CD release on WB - it has never been remastered. 13 comments. Will count up the results after 800 posts! u/JGailor. Pick. His live performances at their best are seen as transcendental and inspired; while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are highly acclaimed. Astral Weeks is one of my top 10 favorite albums ever. Astral Weeks has my heart. The best Van Morrison album? Guy backs up his controversial choice of favourite work by Van the Man. The general consensus seems to be that these are Van Morrison's best albums,so which is #1? What's the best Van Morrison album? Van Morrison discography and songs: Music profile for Van Morrison, born 31 August 1945. Read the latest writing about Van Morrison. Astral Weeks or Moondance? I agree that the title track is the best on the album but "The Way That Young lovers Do" and "Madame George" are also standouts that I think are considerably better than any of the tracks on Moondance. Harrington believed it explores "the intricate balance between life's natural wonder and … Posted by. I love Moondance like a living being, but it's not a fair fight putting it up against lightning in a bottle like Astral Weeks. (1967) Astral Weeks Moondance (1970) Astral Weeks ist das zweite Soloalbum des nordirischen Sängers und Musikers Van Morrison.Es wurde in zwei Tagen – am 25. save hide report. Astral Weeks or Moondance? It seems I change my mind every time I listen to either of them.