VAN MORRISON - Astral Weeks warners blending avant-garde with the finest

blending avant-garde with the finest pop-psych attitude

The record was produced by Daniel Fox and the artwork was designed by Jill Redmond

combining the best of both worlds while avoiding the pitfalls on either side

The final session for this album took place at Capitol Studios with an ensemble featuring guitarist

The group’s tight

VAN MORRISON - Astral Weeks warners blending avant-garde with the finestCD LP 180g Black Vinyl On 1968s 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 Morrisons vocal dexterity and passion that maintains such timeless appeal. Take tracks like Madame George or