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.
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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@onhwy61 - I hadn't seen that. So sad, RIP Mick. Also well worth hearing is his music with Blodwyn Pig, especially "A Head Rings Out". |
I saw Mick Abrahams perform with Tull back in 68 or 69 at Rhode Island College. They played all of “This Was”and a few songs from “Stand Up” which had not been released yet. Bouree sounded amazing. Later on, (many years later) my daughter learned to play it on flute. She learned it by listening to the song. I’m feeling nostalgic today. |
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