Best Jethro Tull studio album
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Topic: Best Jethro Tull studio album
Posted By: charles_ryder
Subject: Best Jethro Tull studio album
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 13:49
I am vote for Aqualang. However there are so many great albums... How about you? ------------- om mani padme hum |
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Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 14:01
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Thick As a Brick > Songs from the Wood > Minstrel in the Gallery ------------- 
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 14:02
I'm as thick as a brick!  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 14:04
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Well, obviously it's Passion Play. ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: The-time-is-now
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 14:49
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Always preferred Aqualung. -------------  One of my best achievements in life was to find this picture :D |
Posted By: sublime220
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 15:23
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TAAB: 3rd favourite album of all time. Can't even compete with the others. ------------- There is no dark side in the moon, really... Matter of fact, it's all dark... |
Posted By: TeleStrat
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 15:45
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I've always been a fan of the first five albums. Aqualung is a good go to album for me but my favorite from those early albums is Stand Up.
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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 15:48
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As I just wrote elsewhere: Benefit ------------- 
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Posted By: snowsnow
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 15:56
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today: 1) TAAB 2) APP 3) MITG 4) Stormwatch 5) Aqualung
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Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 17:39
| I think Thick is his most perfected album. |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 18:16
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Aqualung my friend ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 19:13
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I voted on Minstrel in the Gallery just to give this album a praise, but its not necessarily my favorite. List of favourites in chronological order: - Stand Up - Benefit - Aqualung - TAAB - A Passion Play - Minstrel in the Gallery - Songs From the Wood - Heavy Horses - Crest of a Knave - Roots to Branches ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 19:15
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I'am the kind of fan that cant really have a favourite album... I love everything from them. Maybe I'll try to put that ten in some order, but... dont know... it doesnt seem fair with the group I love. Oh, by the way, the compilation "Living in the Past" is awesome. ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 21:02
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Either Benefit or Aqualung |
Posted By: Pastmaster
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 22:09
| Minstrel in the Gallery for me, followed by Catfish Rising, Aqualung, and Benefit. |
Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 22:28
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Mellotron Storm wrote:Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 22:39
It is, and often forgotten. And that original heavy textured cover was a hoot. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: September 20 2015 at 22:42
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I voted WarChild not because it contains their best material but because I think it is their most successfully integrated collection of songs. Though I do hear a long-winded concept album under the surface, instead we got a trim selection of choice heavy prog. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 00:56
Same here ------------- Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half. My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 01:00
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Songs From The Wood is my personal favorite. I love the "folk" trilogy: SFTW, Heavy Horses, Stormwatch. After those, I'd probably go with Minstrel in the Gallery and/or TAAB. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Altairius
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 01:42
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The two voters for Under Wraps, show yourselves. I'll go with Aqualung.
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Posted By: Mormegil
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 06:25
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Thick As A Brick, followed by Benefit and Heavy Horses. ------------- Welcome to the middle of the film. |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 09:14
| Is like asking me which of my children is my favorite. It's practically impossible to make a choice, it all depends of the mood I'm in. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 09:20
Yep.....that about sums it up. And 'best' is different from your personal favorite at times. I will always choose Benefit as my favorite though Thick As A Brick is arguably their best work ever. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Prog Sothoth
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 10:36
| Benefit for me. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 11:22
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Aqualung and TAAB running neck and neck. No surprise with these two defining Tull albums. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Imperial Zeppelin
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 11:50
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I'm gonna go with Thick as a Brick ------------- "Hey there, Dog Man, now I drink from your bowl." |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 11:51
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Aqualung, Heavy Horses, SFTW, Benefit Still processing TAAB so not sure where it goes, but doubt it beats Aqualung or HH
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 11:54
If you're still processing TAAB Ken, than that proves it's really a progressive rock album!  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 12:01
no doubt of that!
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 12:02
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Stand Up gets my vote. |
Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 13:14
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I just saw "Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die!" in a vynil store here. Damn, those cartoons are fun! I'll stick with my idea that the story of Ray Lomas would give a tremendous Terry Gilliam movie! ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: O666
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 13:17
| The underrate WAR CHILD. As a JT huge fan There are many of my fav albums in this list but WAR CHILD is my choice. |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 13:50
| Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die! |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 13:53
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Posted By: digdug
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 14:12
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Really don't mind if you sit this one out ------------- Prog On! |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 14:12
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TAAB ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: September 21 2015 at 23:22
It was my second choice. I like it more than TAAB ------------- Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half. My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 10:38
yes indeed, my vote aswell |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 10:44
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1 Aqualung 2 TAAB 3 Songs From the Wood 4 Heavy Horses 5 Minstrel in the Gallery. Not really particularly keen on any of the rest, though they all have their moments. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Kirillov
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 11:07
| Benefit |
Posted By: TheLionOfPrague
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 11:56
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1)Thick As a Brick (Best pure prog album of all time) 2)Aqualung (another masterpiece) 3)Heavy Horses 4)Songs from the Wood 5)Stand Up Benefit could go in there but I think I prefer SU and SFTW. ------------- I shook my head and smiled a whisper knowing all about the place |
Posted By: hellogoodbye
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 12:08
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 13:37
2 people chose Under Wraps......seriously....???? ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 13:46
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Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 14:31
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A Passion Play certainly deserves more love and good reviews. Even more after the Extend Performance boxset which I cant say enough how much it give justice to the Play. I also whish to see Minstrel finally with a full 4 stars in PA. 3.99 irritate my nerves ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 14:44
Passion Play gets plenty of love imo; it has many ardent fans here.......and regarding Minstrel 3.99 might as well be 4. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 15:31
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A Passion Play - hands down! ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: September 22 2015 at 18:01
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Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: September 23 2015 at 18:37
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1) Songs from the wood 2) TAAB 3) Aqualung 4) Heavy Horses 5) Benefit |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 10:00
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^Any 'Tull Top Five grouping that includes Songs From the Wood and Heavy Horses but omits A Passion Play is inherently flawed. ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 10:25
Swap out APP for Stormwatch and that's where I'm at. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: sublime220
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 11:36
Nah, get rid of Passion and put in Stand Up. ------------- There is no dark side in the moon, really... Matter of fact, it's all dark... |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 11:37
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Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 12:49
You gotta love the dispute between Tull fans But no, I will never get rid of the Play. It got me taped.  ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 13:15
Those two Tull releases are number 3 (SFTW) and number 18 (HH) in the top prog folk albums here on PA so hardly ignored, especially considering that #1 and 2 are also Tull albums. They are both great albums. If you mean that those who listen to a lot of prog folk don't necessarily pick the two Tull albums as the best of the sub genre, that might well be true. There's a lot of great prog folk out there from the 1970s and more recently.
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Posted By: Varon
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 13:32
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Thick is a Brick is the Best for me but I voted for heavy Horses because I adore it and it deserves much more votes ------------- Would you catch the final words of mine? Would you catch my words??? |
Posted By: gloriousgoldfish
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 13:41
| Thick as a Brick. |
Posted By: fudgenuts64
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 13:47
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Minstrel In The Gallery ------------- 
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 13:52
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 14:51
SFTW is ranked that high? That's awesome.  ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 14:53
Hear, hear my thoughts exactly  but if really pushed.. Stand up, Warchild, Songs from the Wood and Heavy Horses------------- |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 15:05
That's an apt description, since SFTW is the mainstream prog equivalent of CTTE among prog folk albums. Everybody knows it, whether they know any other prog folk or not, and many don't know any other prog folk. So perhaps those who listen to a lot of prog folk might have some valuable insight into other gems that are out there, since they have not only heard SFTW and HH, but many other albums as well. There are bands that came to prog from a folk orientation, which is not really the case for Tull. Ian Anderson came to it late in the game; after dabbling in it in his early 1970s albums, he then produced Steeleye Span's "Now We Are Six" album, and shortly thereafter released SFTW. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 16:55
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1) Aqualung 2) Thick as a Brick 3) Living in the Past*** 4) Stand Up 5) Songs from the Wood 6) Minstrel in the Gallery ***Caveat: LitP would be in the top 3 or 4 but unfortunately it is considered an anthology now and not a standalone album as I considered it in 1972. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 17:16
------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: March 17 2018 at 19:08
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TAAB ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: Upbeat Tango Monday
Date Posted: March 17 2018 at 19:47
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A Passion Play is their best album without a doubt. Its little brother, Thick as a Brick, gets the second place. ------------- Two random guys agreed to shake hands. Just Because. They felt like it, you know. It was an agreement of sorts...a random agreement. |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: March 17 2018 at 20:44
| Thick as a Brick by a city mile. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 00:08
| Stand Up |
Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 00:28
| I really love their eight first albums, also Songs From, Heavy Horses & Stormwatch, but it´s Thick as a Brick. Such a huge album! |
Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 01:41
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Thick As A Brick > Aqualung > Songs From the Wood > Minstrel in the Gallery > Heavy Horses > Stand Up etc. ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 02:20
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WarChild expanded ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 10:21
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Aqualung > Stand Up > Thick as a Brick > Benefit > Minstrel in the Gallery ------------- A curse upon the heads of those who seek their fortunes in a lie. The truth is always waiting when there's nothing left to try. - Colin Henson, Jade Warrior (Now) |
Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 10:22
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I love their '77 - '82 period the most. My top list would go something like: 1. Songs From the Wood 2. Heavy Horses 3. A (or U for underrated) 4. Broadsword and the Beast 5. Thick as a Brick 6. Stormwatch 7. Aqualung ... It gets even trickier after that. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: DeadSouls
Date Posted: March 18 2018 at 11:38
| Stand Up |