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Topic: jethro tull stand up Posted: January 29 2016 at 14:21
This at least to me ,is what makes a case for literally the best tull album although thick as a brick is a stand alone masterpiece, after listening to all the tull catalogue this is simply without a doubt, a testament the pinnacle success of the band or ian a,S great vision anyone else agree ?
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Posted: January 29 2016 at 17:33
grantman wrote:
This at least to me ,is what makes a case for literally the best tull album although thick as a brick is a stand alone masterpiece, after listening to all the tull catalogue this is simply without a doubt, a testament the pinnacle success of the band or ian a,S great vision anyone else agree ?
Stand Up is in my top 5 Tull albums. I would say Aqualung and Thick as a Brick are better, perhaps Songs from the Wood as well. But Stand Up is very diverse, a good mix of hard blues and acoustic tunes. I really learned to love Tull because of Stand Up back in the day.
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Posted: January 29 2016 at 18:26
Stand Up is great (especially Back to the Family which I never get tired of) but there are many Tull albums I like better (Passion/Brick/Minstrel/Too Old/Stormwatch)...
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Posted: January 30 2016 at 16:02
The opening song on Benefit is the best on the album and really excellent. I like Stand Up better, though. The bluesy feel is just so classic. Really nice. Would have been better if it had Witch's Promise on it. The elevated musicianship and writing had to wait for Aqualung to come to true fruition in my eyes (ears). Aqualung > Stand Up > Benefit.
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Posted: January 30 2016 at 18:56
Which year has the most tracks you consider quite strong? As good as 1969 is it's still ranked low. I'd rank them like this:
1972-taab perfect
1971-2 albums worth and quad version also. 2nd album is stronger and some quads stronger than originals
1978-strong album. 1.5 albums worth. Living in hard times awesome. Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th
1973-2 albums worth. Some of the chateau remixed tracks are great
1974-3 albums worth. 2nd album stronger for sure
1979-1.5 albums worth. Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th
1976-1.5 albums worth. 4 new tracks awesome
1977-strong album plus extra track so far. Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th
1980-cool album. Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th
1970-1.5 albums worth
1982-3 albums worth. Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th and also new remixed sound
1969-1.5 albums worth
1999-1.5 albums worth
1995-Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th
1991-1.5 albums worth
1968-1.5 albums worth
1975-over rated
1984-1.5 albums worth. Waiting for new extra tracks on 40th and also new remixed sound
1987-waiting for new remixed sound
1989-waiting for new remixed sound
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.
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Posted: January 30 2016 at 20:11
dr wu23 wrote:
^Too much effort....I just got a headache from thinking about that....
lol
Love those remixes. They should do them all in a book format
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.
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