THICK AS A BRICK

There's a reason that Thick As A Brick is so critically acclaimed here. It's because one of the biggest names in prog is in full effect here conceptually and musically. Tull at it's best is extremely hard to match.

Thick As A Brick, out of all the prog-giants, Tull is probably the most distinct, blending folk with just about every type of thoughtful rock there is. Ian Anderson's voice, and especially on this album, pulls you in...vocalists rarely reach the dramatic or charismatic level that Ian Anderson is on, not to mention his excellent flute. The entire band is best represented here because songwriting wise, Anderson has reached his conceptual peak, and the musical interplay at every part of this huge song is amazingly fitting, well-played and impressively enthralling. The song in it's entirety is interesting and has no low points. It's even better because each musician here gets a chance to shine, and of course there are top-notch players here, Barre's great lead guitar, Barlow's energetic grooves, Hammond's spidery basslines, and Evan's organs switch and blend beautifully, weaving through intense and beautiful melodies throughout the entire piece. The icing on the cake is the sharp and witty lyrics/story brilliantly delivered by Ian Anderson. (10/10)

To be such a bold piece in it's longevity, and to be so amazing throughout entirely, not dropping you for one second, is something that must be heard. Everything about this album screams masterpiece, and is as close to the elusive level of perfection as you can get. REVIEWER'S TILT: (10/10)

OVERALL SCORE: 10/10 or 5 stars