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Astral Weeks

Van Morrison

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jacobreviewed1 week, 4 days ago

8.3

A voice like no other… can get boring, but that’s where the beauty is.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 6Madame George9:41

cmacrated3 weeks, 3 days ago

7.7
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Martinrated3 weeks, 4 days ago

7.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Njr02145rated3 weeks, 4 days ago

9.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Craigreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.6

Van Morrison is still on my bucket list to see live, brilliant storytelling songs.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 7Ballerina6:59

cjolirated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

dalipfhrfcreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0

Masterpiece.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

stevrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Kanserrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 6Madame George9:41
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

GeetsRomoreviewed3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0

I hated this album the first time I heard it. Gut reaction. For whatever reason I hung in there and eventually got it. It’s pretty wonderful. Like nothing else then or now.

Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

amzrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Melrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 6Madame George9:41
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

gnewtonrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

paddycrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

Gregrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

O_Ldnrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

LxDrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

pookrated3 weeks, 5 days ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

hkulkarated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.4
Standout tracks
  1. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  2. 7Ballerina6:59
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

rlzweisrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

Zachreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0

Sweet thing is an all timer, this album is incredibly authentic

Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22

justchazzorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

tarajanerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

Carlosrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 3Sweet Thing4:22

Alexandrarated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

kalyngerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

Marcorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

kellybethrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

natrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.7
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

Einarrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

5.0
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

dwoodrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Dawnosrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.4
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 7Ballerina6:59
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

Calvinreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.8

I am surprised out of all the Folk and Folk-adjacent artists I have heard, I never really dug into Van Morrison despite being familiar with him for easily 3 or 4 years now. As I always say, better late than never to get into this music and I guess now is the time for me to finally hear Astral Weeks. This album doesn't even compare to Moondance for myself but is a good showcase of Van Morrison doing more long and drawn out pieces rather than the short yet impactful songwriting of Moondance. Each of these tracks feel like their own short stories as they are filled with some beautiful acoustics and that signature Van Morrison vocals. This album can definitely feel like a bit of a drag because of how long the average song is here, but I think it is worth the full admission of the 46 minute runtime. It makes for an experience you don't often see in Folk music as a whole, yet somehow really works. While Astral Weeks didn't blow me away by any means, it is a pretty impactful album in the general umbrella that is Folk as a whole as it shows the music can be more than short spurts and can withstand long and meaningful runtimes.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03

Ash23rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

Bojrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.9
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Clearorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.4
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

cbdrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

4.8
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

schpainrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Griffrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

KellyGrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

megrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 3Sweet Thing4:22

PaulyGreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

Irish soul poured out on this record

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Dadioreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5

Keeps you in the same melodic mood from the beginning until the end

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

joserated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Benrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Kevinreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.2

An interesting album where Van really explores his jazzier side. Some good stuff in here, but Moondance is better.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22

x2valienterated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

SarahSrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 6Madame George9:41
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

Ruker10rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.3
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Tpalma25rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

trinojorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

jeroenrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

Fab404rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.2
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

dtuckerreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

Wish I could score higher than a 10.0 on this one. Nothing better than a Van Morrison album.

Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Aranya_Mreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.4

Van Morrison was an integral part of me growing up. His best album. Beautifully produced

Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

Fonzerrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

fred65rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Dawnrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

Dolphrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

_DK_rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Scottrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

dgotterated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

wimberleyrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

MietyMaryreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

It’s all so chill

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

carorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.9
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

Fionajrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Steverated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

lindseyrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

Lorenzo65rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

6.8
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 6Madame George9:41

david_the_menschreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

Astral Weeks stands as one of the first absolutely perfect albums I bought and listened to when I was in high school. It was 1983 and I bought it on cassette, still sealed from 1967, along with Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow, both still sealed as new old stock. They were writing poetry set to baroque psychedelic music for sensitive kids.

Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

ubikmaiorrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

jennifer_storyreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

One of my all time favourite albums. All the way through. A musical sound bath.

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

ballarinerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

WPZGrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.9
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

SIRrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

5.2
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 6Madame George9:41
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

go7114rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

7.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

Lucas77rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.7
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 6Madame George9:41
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

ecsheprated3 weeks, 6 days ago

6.0
Standout tracks
  1. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

dahaberrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

Flatericrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

waltreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.3

Van the Man!! A true hero and an inspiration for generations to come.

Standout tracks
  1. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 3Sweet Thing4:22

jaimeleebrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

DollaBillreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.2

Van Morrison at his best. This record is on permanent rotation at my house. Slim Slow Slider is one of my all time favorite songs.

Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

Hildingenrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

JABrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 2Beside You5:13
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

rickyrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

adiegk1rated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.7
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

JimFrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.5
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56

cowboydevrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11

claudiorated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0
Standout tracks
  1. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  2. 6Madame George9:41
  3. 7Ballerina6:59

IanMBuddingreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

5.6

Found this album to be more background noise than impactful for me. I like Van Morrison's music, but this album really was not for me.

Chrisrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

gavanrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

carterrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.4
Standout tracks
  1. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  2. 6Madame George9:41

Kavitareviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.0

I've been a fan of Van Morrison as one of the most original rockstars who was at the intersection of folk, rock, jazz, etc... Brown Eyed Girl is one of the best rock songs and Moondance, a jazz folk hybrid, is one of the most romantic songs I've ever heard. This album is quintessential Van Morrison.

DeclanFrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.6
Standout tracks
  1. 2Beside You5:13
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

shillzrated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.6
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

MaximumLeisurereviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

Unbeatable Van

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 6Madame George9:41

joerated3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.1
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 8Slim Slow Slider3:19

PeeJayreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

10.0

One of the greatest LPs of all time. A rock-jazz-folk fusion that is utterly unique and magical. Van’s masterpiece.

lorenarated3 weeks, 6 days ago

8.7
Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 5The Way Young Lovers Do3:11
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Tomreviewed3 weeks, 6 days ago

9.5

A 45-minute acoustic tone poem

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41

Kieranreviewed4 weeks ago

9.7

Reminds me of autumn….

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 3Sweet Thing4:22
  3. 6Madame George9:41

dannymoneyreviewed1 month, 1 week ago

10.0

Madame George cymbal entrance most impactful ever recorded?

Standout tracks
  1. 1Astral Weeks7:03
  2. 4Cyprus Avenue6:56
  3. 6Madame George9:41