by Ellen Carroll on March 1, 2009 (photo by artolog, available under a CC license)

Music & Concerts, New Releases, Van Morrison

Hey music lovers! Some of you may remember the first time Astral Weeks was released in 1968, even if it had a nearly non-existent fan base at the time. Although the audience acted indifferently to Van Morrison’s first album for Warner Brothers Records, it achieved critical acclaim and soon become famous for its unclassifiable genre. It has been said to possess a sort of unique musical power- combining folk music, jazz and rock with unprecedented skill. It quickly became a favorite among many famous artists. Elvis Costello called it “the most adventurous record made in the rock medium,” and Steven Van Zandt, of Bruce Springsteen’s band, said that “Astral Weeks was like a religion to us.”  Astral Weeks has since been placed on the most authoritative lists of best albums of all times, including The Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums of All Time.

Forty years later, Van Morrison brought his classic back to the public in a rerecording live at the Hollywood Bowl. The fan base this time: phenomenal. Morrison’s unpredictable performance brought a fresh new feel to the classics, while remaining true to the feel of the originals. Through a career spanning over 50 years, Van the Man has never ceased to amaze and his newest CD is no exception.

Also new this week:
1.Wrath (Deluxe) by Lamb of God
2.Mr Lucky by Chris Isaak
3.The Ballad of John Henry by Joe Bonamassa
4.War Child presents Heroes by various artists
5.Roll On by J.J. Cale
6.Insurgentes by Steven Wilson
7.Easy Does It by Jake Owen
8.Music from the 3D Concert Experience by Jonas Brothers
9.Troubadour by K’Naan
10.What I Knowby Tom Rush

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