jethro tull stormwatch)
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Topic: jethro tull stormwatch)
Posted By: grantman
Subject: jethro tull stormwatch)
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 13:11
Brought the cd years later after album was released sound quality was in my opinion poor or lackluster the standout was of course elegy although orion and warm sporran and dark ages were good ,being a true tull fan i listen to everything i felt letdown by this one but i believe tull was going through a transitional period isn,t that always the case if i compare it to say stand up, i loved the cover art i know not everyone agrees, but does not that make us tull fans unique i would enjoy to hear what other fans think of this album maybe i got it all wrong .
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Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 14:06
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Stormwatch was indeed a album recorded in a bad time for Jethro Tull. The band was falling apart and Glascock gettinh ill (dying little after the album release). Even though, there are great moments, it has some great lyrics and melodies and its a bit representative of the end of "progressive rock era" and the begning of the dark 1980 - I love the Dark Ages' lyrics just because. The art cover is nice, but Tull have seen better. ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 16:14
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There are people who don't like the cover art? I think it's excellent. The "folk" trilogy (Songs From The Wood, Heavy Horses, Stormwatch) always evokes spring, late summer-fall, and winter for me. Arguably Tull's finest songs occupy the grooves on these albums, though I know many don't agree. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 16:42
I have never thought this way. Thanks for the insight man!  ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
verslibre wrote:Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 17:06
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A great album and artwork. |
Posted By: the lighthouse keepe
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 17:36
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As Stormwatch contains one of my top 5 Tull songs,Dun Ringill,then this album will always have my seal of approval! ------------- "Hello sun.Hello bird. Hello my lady. Hello breakfast.May I buy you again tomorrow?" |
Posted By: A_Flower
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 21:19
| In my honest opinion, I think Stormwatch is one of the most overlooked albums of all time. Of course, when I first listened to it I had my expectations low from all the bad looks on it-but I LOVED it. The only song I find weak on the album is Something's on the Move. But everything else on it is a masterpiece-especially Dark Ages, Dun Ringil, Old Ghosts, and Flying Dutchmen! |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 22:06
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Indeed one that gets overlooked ......I can play Dun Ringill over and over.....there are one or two 'weak' tracks but it's a very good album imho. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: December 03 2015 at 22:41
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A very underrated album. Dun Ringill, The Flying Dutchman, Orion, and the moving Elegy by David (Dee)Palmer. ------------- ...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: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 02:44
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My favourite song from amazing Stormwatch the album: |
Posted By: BarryGlibb
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 20:34
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The end of the decade. The final of the folk trilogy. Anderson was cunning enough to know the formula had to change. And it did with the next release "A". Which to me was a revelation and I had been a fan since 1972. I was into post-punk at the time. I had more appreciation for Horslips than Tull in 1979, as Horslips went from a folk-prog band to a sort of post-punk outfit...and to me it sounded new and fresh; while Tull were set in their ways...still great tracks mind you on Stormwatch but thank goodness for "A" IMHO. |
Posted By: dr prog
Date Posted: December 09 2015 at 03:07
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Cool album. I love North sea oil, Stitch in time, Dun ringill and more. Can't wait for the remix ------------- 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. |
Posted By: Intruder
Date Posted: December 09 2015 at 09:40
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North Sea Oil! The last great Tull classic.....minor classic but at that juncture of the band's career you take the good where you can find it. ------------- I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there..... |
Posted By: TheLionOfPrague
Date Posted: December 10 2015 at 22:55
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Very good album. Not in my Jethro podium but not way below them either. Orion, Home, Elegy, Flying Dutchman, etc. It has some great songs. ------------- I shook my head and smiled a whisper knowing all about the place |
Posted By: dr prog
Date Posted: December 11 2015 at 01:19
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Would be awesome if we get some more unreleased tracks. I love stitch in time and crossword is pretty cool stuff. Kelpie and King Henry are fine too. A remix will clean this album up. Elegy will sound awesome. Will be interesting to see if watchers of the storm recordings can be spread over the folk trilogy remixes. Heavy horses sounds excellent. ------------- 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. |
Posted By: KingCrInuYasha
Date Posted: December 19 2015 at 01:24
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Very gloomy album, but I think it holds up. I hope the live version of "Dark Ages" makes it on the remaster so I can replace the studio version with it. ------------- He looks at this world and wants it all... so he strikes, like Thunderball! |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 19 2015 at 20:13
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I had just become a full blown prog addict when it came out. It was an excellent album to round out their 1970's period. A was cool too though quite a departure... ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Geneyes
Date Posted: December 27 2015 at 18:58
| Probably my favourite Tull album. Anderson states that it is one of the band's most musically accomplished albums (see his liner notes on the recent CD releases). I hope the album gets the Steve Wilson re-production make-over (which currently stands at, 'Too Old to Rock and Roll...'). Orion and North Sea Oil are great tracks and Elegy is just beautiful. I think the cover art is brilliant. |