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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

bipestuff
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 Yeah, the first album I bought was "Stand Up". They were an underated group IMO. Ian Andersons flute work was brilliant and his stage performance was spectacular.

 To me he is and was an enigma, crazy onstage - like out of his mind, yet didnt take drugs, smoke or drink alcohol and went to church on Sunday. Public image so different from his real self.

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laoman
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They were a great band. I saw them in Australia and have loved them ever since.

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niodari
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I certainly share your enthusiasm. Jethro Tull is one of my favorite rock groups. But I think their gold era was in between 1972 -1974, all albums produced in these years are completely amazing including Think as a brick. The first blues album is also interesting, some songs there especially are nice. Their later albums are not that touching to me,  just some selected songs, but I still listen to them with a pleasure. By some reason, I lik Anderson's solo albums a bit less. I think he gets motivated more when he plays in the band. 

fiesta75
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An absolutely wonderful musician and band. I've enjoyed listening to them since I first heard them more than 50 years ago. Thank you!

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onhwy61
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Just saw that Mick Abrahams has died.  Only played on the debut album, but a very talented and underrated musician.

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