THICK AS A BRICK

Jethro Tull

Prog Folk

4.64 | 3711 ratings

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Thick As A Brick is one of the most loved albums here in the PA, 82% of the people who have reviewed this album, say it is a masterpiece. I must slightly disagree.

The Part I starts with a nice catchy melodie and some great vocalwork by Mr. Anderson. Keeps rolling for nice 11+ minutes and then starts the downhill. It repeats the same melody for too many times and I get irritated. The guitar keeps the interest, and in last 2 minutes Anderson starts singing again, very catchy melodie and beautiful flutework.

The Part II is the problem here, it's much more boring than the great first one (except for the middle-section). Its starts with some improvisation (not so great) and the vocals are somewhat boring here, maybe for intention, don't know. I'm sorry but I usually change the disc after the first 6-8 minutes of the second part but I canno't stand it. But the last six minutes are as great as the last part. I should always skip the beginning of the part II when i start to listen.

Edit: Originally I gave 3 stars because I found part II pretty boring, yes it still is if you listen this as a whole package, but If you get this, listen only 1 part and then take a pause! Highly recommended!

Ounamahl | 4/5 | 2006-3-25

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