The lyrics and cover art portray the symbolism equating earthly love and heaven that would often feature in the singer's subsequent records.
The album's music blends folk, blues, jazz, and classical styles, signalling a radical departure from the sound of Morrison's previous pop hits, such as ' Brown Eyed Girl' (1967). It was recorded at Century Sound Studios in New York during September and October 1968, and released in November of the same year by Warner Bros.
Astral Weeks is the second studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison.
