LIVING IN THE PAST

I still have the audio cassette of this album which I bought off another schoolmate around 1974. Its on its last legs but I gave it a play today after a gap of 10 years or more. What an album! Unlike the greatest hits albums which can seem a little uneven the track sequence of the studio stuff on side one (sides 1 and 2 of the record) is inspired and what incredible quality is revealed in here - literally there is not a duff track to be found. The 1968 -1971 Tull were quite heavy and thats the feel that comes across generally. However some superb melodic/acoustic tracks break the sequence brilliantly.

The live concert stuff on side 2 (3 and 4) of the record is mostly enjoyable but I will admit to not having played it so often! If you wanted one Tull record to cover their early period this would be it! Find it if you can.