The New Jethro Tull Appreciation Thread

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Tull, more specifically Songs from the Wood, was the first prog I encountered and remains a favourite. To pose a discussion point, am I the only one who finds that Broadsword, side 1 in particular, is grossly underrated? In my ears, songs like Clasp and Fallen on Hard Times hit a great spot between traditional rock instruments and the folkish Tull elements, and the timing and use of different background sounds is excellent as well.

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Kobaek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: October 16 2013 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 31	Posted: March 14 2014 at 12:35
	Tull, more specifically Songs from the Wood, was the first prog I encountered and remains a favourite. To pose a discussion point, am I the only one who finds that Broadsword, side 1 in particular, is grossly underrated? In my ears, songs like Clasp and Fallen on Hard Times hit a great spot between traditional rock instruments and the folkish Tull elements, and the timing and use of different background sounds is excellent as well.

The Bearded Bard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: January 24 2012 Location: Behind the Sun Status: Offline Points: 12859	Posted: March 14 2014 at 12:20
	Discovering them a few years ago, and then deciding to check out other prog bands, is the reason I'm here on PA. So, thanks, Tull! Don't listen to them as much nowadays as I did a few years ago, but I still revisit them from time to time, and still consider them my favourite band. And I'm of the persuasion that A Passion Play's the best two pieces of music ever made! Edited by The Bearded Bard - March 14 2014 at 12:43


Crumple Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: November 26 2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 91	Posted: March 14 2014 at 11:59
	I always liked Tull. Mostly the more mainstream stuff/famous albums. Ian is touring the US in the fall playing all Tull and coming to my hometown to play a 800 seat venue. Should be a real treat.

Dellinger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 18 2009 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 12612	Posted: March 12 2014 at 23:21
	Actually, many of the songs I enjoy most are from the live versions on the 90's, 00's, they sound very powerful, Barre's guitars are heavier, and the drums rock harder. And Ian's voice doesn't really bother me much. I actually only noticed it was suposed to be so poor until I read so much about it on this forum (though actually I heard those recordings before I heard his albums from the 70's, so perhaps I got used to that voice and thus it doesn't bother me so much). I also love "Live, Bursing Out", and that version of Thick as a Brick is really brilliant, I like it better than the complete version on the original album.

The Dark Elf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: February 01 2011 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 12788	Posted: March 12 2014 at 19:59
	I heard the song Aqualung when it was first released. Being 11 years old at the time, I immediately became enamored of Tull. I mean, what little kid wouldn't love the line "snot is running down his nose"? At age 13, of course, I became much more sophisticated. I was even more appreciative of Tull because of the line "And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision". Naturally, listening to "Hunting Girl" at age 16 bordered on the pornographic. So, yeah. I sort of became demented growing up with Tull.
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dr prog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 25 2010 Location: Melbourne Status: Offline Points: 2449	Posted: March 12 2014 at 14:41
	One thing I wished is that aqualung and warchild were double albums
	All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

Finnforest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 16913	Posted: March 12 2014 at 14:05
	Loved them when young but later became quite bored with it, especially Aqualung and TAAB. Recently I've come to appreciate them again, especially Benefit....an amazing album. I also enjoy their much hated "Under Wraps" album.


HemispheresOfXanadu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 28 2012 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4339	Posted: March 12 2014 at 13:46
	Jethro Tull would be the second major prog band I got into after Rush. I ordered a couple of their CDs (Thick as a Brick and a compilation album--20 Years of Jethro Tull (the single disk version)) after we moved because Tull was highly regarded in the PA archives. The CDs arrived pretty late and I didn't like them all that much the first time I heard them. Much preferred Rush's A Farewell to Kings which I had ordered at the same time, along with Dream Theater's A Change of Seasons. After reading a few reviews and interviews about Thick as a Brick and how it was a comedic take on progressive rock, I really got into them. (I had been taking it too seriously) Without a doubt, Tull has more plays on my iPod than any other artist and I own more Tull albums than anyone else too. A measly 6, but that ain't bad. Also, as many here probably know--moving is stressful! My mom had me put on 20 Years a few times because she found it relaxing. (It has a lot of acoustic or simpler, rougher songs on it). My bass teacher even got a hold of TaaB's bassline for me which I'll ask him to teach me part of next lesson. May as well list the ones I have, too. TaaB, 20 Years..., Songs From the Wood, Stormwatch, Aqualung and Minstrel in the Gallery. Edited by HemispheresOfXanadu - March 12 2014 at 13:47
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dr prog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 25 2010 Location: Melbourne Status: Offline Points: 2449	Posted: March 12 2014 at 13:39
	Love these releases: Thick as a brick Heavy horses remaster Stormwatch remaster Warchild remaster Benefit remaster Bursting out Aqualung box set Stand up deluxe set Living in the past is a fave but it's all covered on the above anyway. Stunning bonus tracks and quads really make aqualung, stand up, benefit, stormwatch and warchild much better purchases. They really should be treated as part of those album sessions to show all tulls quality and styles each year.
	All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20501	Posted: March 12 2014 at 13:13
	Been a Tull fan from This Was ('68) when my friend who's a blues rock fan turned me onto it in early '69 and then Stand Up later that year. For me Stormwatch was the last LP I really liked though I have almost all of them (never cared for Rock Island , Catfish Rising, or Under Wraps....) and there are good tracks here and there on all the albums. I also have the first 20 year box set, Living In The Past, Best of Acoustic, Nightcap, etc. Only saw them once in 1974 at college......never been in the right place over the years to see them again but then I'm lazy about driving any distance to see a band.
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TODDLER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: August 28 2009 Location: Vineland, N.J. Status: Offline Points: 3126	Posted: March 12 2014 at 09:22
	In 1976 I purchased a Christmas EP by Jethro Tull. I often wish for Ian Anderson to compile both EP's and any existing Christmas pieces to release as a official cd. Instead they turned up as bonus tracks on the remastered versions of the mid 70's releases. Was the show from Madison Square Garden ever released in it's entirety? The bonus track on T.A.A.B. is taken from that show. Sorry...I'm lazy and haven't researched it. I wasn't fond of Isle of Wight...but loved Carnegie Hall which was released in recent years on the new edition of Stand Up. I love Minstrel In the Gallery and A Passion Play. I often play War Child, Nightcap, and A Passion Play ...observing most or all of the music from various recording sessions prior to or during the Passion Play sessions. I often hope that everything from that specific period will be released in a box set one fine day...or simply as a 3 cd set. That period of Tull is fascinating. I loved Barlow's drumming more than Bunker's because I was disappointed to often hear Clive Bunker accidentally hitting the rims of the drums during his very fast "roundhouse" rolls. Although that may be a minor detail...the overall affect Barlow had on me was more seasoned and dynamic. I was very disappointed when Ian Anderson slowly began to lose his voice. I collected everything up to that point in time. He apparently decided to hire a new vocalist which was a smart move to continue the legacy of the band. I didn't care for Heavy Horses..which to me..was a poor man's Songs From the Wood. I would appreciate if Ian Anderson would release Living In The Past including the hard back cover with booklet and all tracks included...unlike that cheesy disapponting U.K. import version. The hard back cover version was available as a Japanese import for a short period and I just hope that Ian Anderson will offically re-release that soon. .

HemispheresOfXanadu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 28 2012 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4339	Posted: March 11 2014 at 23:40
	This is a thread where you get to talk about everything Tull--Barre's best tones, Ian's best live flute solos or Barlow vs. Bunker etc. Have at it! Reason for reviving this thread: I hadn't listened to Songs From the Wood for probably two months. Forgot how good it was until I started listening to it again tonight. And now I have to get up in five hours. Edited by HemispheresOfXanadu - March 12 2014 at 21:05
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