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View Poll Results: Is Astral Weeks by Van Morrison a classic album
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Old 08-09-2009, 03:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I had an argument with my brother the other day which revolved around his contention that Astral Weeks couldn't be a classic album because it hadn't sold many copies.
So does anyone have an opinion about whether an album that hasn't sold a lot can be a classic. Also is there anyone who's got an opinion about Astral Weeks itself. For e.g has anyone heard it who thinks it's not a classic?
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album sales have absolutely nothing to do with whether or not an album is considered a classic. ask your retard of a brother whether or not he thinks any of britney spears' albums are classics. the only thing that matters is the music itself.
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If a record can stand the test of time and continue to influence, then it's a classic.
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Also maybe good ratings on offical Music reviews across the board and good User ratings across the board
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I disagree.

Metal Machine Music is classic, but it totally sucks.
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I don't think there is any doubt it's a classic album. The fact that it didn't ever reach massive commercial popularity and is still one of the most influential albums of the genre makes it all the more classic in my opinion.
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I disagree.

Metal Machine Music is classic, but it totally sucks.
well there a pretty New band and unknown i mean one of there main albums came out in 2008 last year

how can they be a classic already
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well there a pretty New band and unknown i mean one of there main albums came out in 2008 last year

how can they be a classic already
I believe he was referring to the Lou Reed album titled "Metal Machine Music"
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well there a pretty New band and unknown i mean one of there main albums came out in 2008 last year

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Oh dear!! You really are out of your depths my friend!!
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Oh dear!! You really are out of your depths my friend!!
what they on about a/w...it seems theres a band who've called themselves MMM but i've not been able to find them after a curosry look around the web
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