Seeing we have a new fan here, I'll do the next Album.
Benefit, released in 1970 after Stand Up, and this album marks the complete change from blues rock to the folk rock that became Tull's trademark sound for many years to come. A little more even than it's predecessor, especially the electric guitar of Martin Barre, seems to become part of the Firmament of the band on this record. There is a remastered version of this available now, and the production value has been improved noticeably so if you don't have this CD yet I would suggest the remastered version is the best one to get your hands on.
After Benefit came Tull's most famous album 1971's "Aqualung". This is the beginning of the Progressive stage of Tull with some Folk mixed in as usual. When I bought the MFSL masterdisc version of this record on vinyl the guitar on Locomotive Breath was stunning, literally I had never heard any recording that had as lifelike a sound as Martin Barre's guitar, I don't have it anymore sadly it perished in the fire years ago. If you only get one Tull CD/vinyl album I would recommend this one, it belongs in every fans collection, I am on my 4th copy now.
The song my friends and I used to Sing when we were driving to work logging one summer.
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Radio really went overboard playing "Locomotive Breath" and "Aqualung" and I got pretty burned out of those two songs, but I always liked "Cross-Eyed Mary", "My God", "Hymn 43" and "Wind Up" and they are all still great songs today. Excellent album overall.
The Jethro Tull you see in concert now is not, I repeat is NOT the same Tull you are talking about. From the original line-up, only Ian and Martin remain. I attended a Tull show last year, and it was the 49th Tull show I have attended. It will be my last. It saddens me to see how Anderson has run this once great band into the ground.
^^Like so many other artists it's hard to "Let Go", and Ian is no different. I have already mentioned the fact he can't pull off the vocals anymore earlier in this thread, and should concentrate on his instrumental works instead.
No matter what the body of work he and Tull have left us is stupendous, one of my top ten bands of all time.
^^Like so many other artists it's hard to "Let Go", and Ian is no different. I have already mentioned the fact he can't pull off the vocals anymore earlier in this thread, and should concentrate on his instrumental works instead.
No matter what the body of work he and Tull have left us is stupendous, one of my top ten bands of all time.
The late 60's to early 80s Jethro Tull are, and always will be my all-time favorite line-ups. Just thinking of the many, many magnificent Tull shows I've had the privilege to attend during this period sends chills down my spine. I can live with Anderson's voice problem, what I can't understand is the changing line-up that can very from show to show. One Tull show in 2006 didn't include Martin Barre. The Tull that is touring as we speak is Anderson, Martin Barre, and three sidemen and or woman depending on the show. Some shows will feature Ian's son, James "Duncan" Anderson on drums in place of Doane Perry. Aside from Doane, Martin and Anderson, NOT ONE of the other players have EVER appeared on a Tull album.
^^I think it would be unrealistic to expect a lot of the original members to be included in any of the tours since the 90's. They all left Tull for whatever personal or creative reasons and as long as Ian Anderson wants to tour using the name, that is what's going to happen. I am glad Martin is still there, and many other bands are touring with one member left from the earlier line-ups. If the people still want to see them and buy tickets then I guess they'll keep touring indefinitely.
Radio really went overboard playing "Locomotive Breath" and "Aqualung" and I got pretty burned out of those two songs, but I always liked "Cross-Eyed Mary", "My God", "Hymn 43" and "Wind Up" and they are all still great songs today. Excellent album overall.
FM radio is still doing that, too. Some stations only play certain songs, which is fine, I guess. However, some people who listen to the stations (assuming that there are still a few ) might not realize there are quite a lot of other, extremely good, songs by many bands.
Stand Up was the first Jethro Tull album that I heard, thanks to my older bro! It caught my attention very quickly, not just because it had the stand up figures inside the jacket, but more importantly for the fantastic music on that great release! Although I know that many peoples favorite maybe Aqualung, which is another superb album, I've a very special fondness for Stand Up, and always will!
I also thoroughly enjoy Bursting Out. Originally a two album set it was a extremely good representation of their live performances, too! Which brings me to a couple more of my favorite Tull albums.
Dark Ages - Stormwatch
Elegy - Stormwatch
For various, and exceptional, reasons this album is a personal favorite. I saw them for the first time on the Stormwatch tour. Barriemore Barlow is a phenomenal drummer. I had a great viewpoint to very much enjoy his talents, capabilites and styles at this show. As this tour was basically with the same line up as was on Bursting Out, it was even more significant, at least to myself!
A sidenote; when Bursting Out was released on the cd format, two or three songs were omitted (due to time limitations? ). I believe the European edition was a two cd set that included the original track list.
Another Christmas Song - Rock Island
Rock Island has many excellent songs on it, as well. Although the band has had numerous line up changes throughout the years, save Ian Anderson and Martin Barre for over 30 years. I feel they've done an excellent job of progressing with each release, too.
Jethro Tull are a long time favorite band, with a large catalog of both great music, songs and also memories, for myself and for many others as well!
I saw the Heavy Horses tour Rocker440 and one or two of the songs on Bursting Out might have been recorded at the concert we attended. I remember Ian taking a moment to tell us they were recording material for a live album so we were all Hyped Up!
I always include Barrimore Barlow in any top 10 drummers of the 70's list/poll, he was one of the best beyond any doubt.
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) might not realize there are quite a lot of other, extremely good, songs by many bands. 
). I believe the European edition was a two cd set that included the original track list. 
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