Hello again. Glad to continue a conversation about Van Morrison's music. While I know Astral Weeks is well-regarded, that one never really caught on for me. Always found it a challenging "listen" that I didn't connect with. St. Dominic's Preview a little bit more accessible (Almost Independence Day) than Weeks but not a favorite. It has been quite a while since I tried either so I should go back and revisit...see if my hearing has improved ;-)
Another that does bear mentioning for frequent listening: Back on Top (and in particular, The Philosopher's Stone).
Haven't kept up with most of Van's output in the 2000s. Last things I bought some time ago were Keep it Simple (like that one a lot) and Born to Sing: No Plan B (don't think I've listened to all of it yet).
That's it for now though there are plenty other gems to discuss.
Best regards,
Ciao