UNDER WRAPS

Why oh why?? Jethro Tull has always been one of my favorite bands, but certainly not by the means of this album. Under Wraps is definitely JT's weakest effort, a lazy, uninspired, boring attempt to renew their sound. I don't mind if a band changes their overall sound - if they do it well. However, Tull did not. Peter-John Wettese was the worst thing that ever happened to Tull, although he's not the only one to blame of this terrible album.

With all the modern digital synthesizers and electronic drum machines at use, Tull abandoned their roots and tried to do slick and "modern" Euro-pop music. Needless to say, prog fans will find nothing of interest here. Under Wraps is also one of the most dated albums I've ever heard, perhaps in the 80's this sounded exciting and modern, nowadays most people would probably find it terribly funny and ridiculous.

All tracks except one are totally forgettable, the acoustic "Under Wraps #2" is the only positive thing I've to say about this album, it's a nice track. Oh! another positive thing; the flute. Although it's used quite rarely, it sounds fine.

Overall, Not even for collectors, please save your money and time and get the worthwile Tull albums. This is not one of those. Thank god for the 1995 "Roots To Branches" as it restored my faith in Tull.