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Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull

I've been a serious Tull fan since 1970, owning almost all of their music and much of Ian Anderson's solo material.  I've had the privilege of attending 4 of their concerts including a small venue where everyone stood but only about 150 in attendance.

I'm intrigued by the style and subject of the music, not your typical love songs or ballads.  The musicality is also some of the best from what is considered a rock band or some would say, progressive rock band.  This is especially shown in some of the early "theme" albums like "Thick as a Brick" or "Passion Play".

I will have to say my favorites however are the solo albums by Ian Anderson.  The album "Divinities" being my all time favorite.  When I want to test the dynamics of a system, Divinities is one I typically use.  The quality of the recording to me is second to none.  Take a listen to "The Pay of Spain" as an example.

Curious to hear if anyone else shares my enthusiasm for this group/soloist.

Tom

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tomic601
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great band, emphasis on BAND… if I had to be reincarnated. Hopefully I get Martin Barre’s chops, tone and perfect touch of just the right amount of notes…. Emotive notes.

my favorites are Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses, and the comeback Crest of a Knave..   

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hjdca
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@buellrider97 

While most radio stations phased out broadcasting vinyl records decades ago, some modern radio stations may have special programming that caters to vinyl broadcasting.  At any rate, radio stations are playing digital files that are pretty much automated with playlists setup in advance, limiting the need for human disc jockeys or using recorded disc jockeys instead.  What I would guess is that you were listening to a digital file recorded from an analog master tape which had hissing when first recorded, so, probably not the "Aqualung" digital DCC version that was recorded in the mid 90’s, but, an inferior early version of the album.. 

jfrost27
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I’m a huge Tull fan. I’ve seen them live 7 times. Various musicians but all terrific. I have a replica gold record of Auqualung signed my Ian Anderson hamging in my man cave with authentication that it’s actually signed by him. One of my prized possessions. 

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@jfrost27 

That's awesome!

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bigtwin
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I got to see Tull at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 73 (?)  It was a great venue due to all the wood construction.  Better acoustics than modern steel & concrete IMHO.  They played all of Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.  The thing that I recall was the opening.  Lights mostly on and roadies milling around the stage, checking instruments.  At least, that's what they wanted us to think.  Without warning the opening of Aqualung burst out and the lights dimmed.  Great way to open the show. 

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