- Audio CD (1 July 1990)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording reissued, Import
- Label: Chrysalis
- ASIN: B000008H1S
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 88,190 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Beastie |
| 2. Clasp |
| 3. Fallen On Hard Times |
| 4. Flying Colours |
| 5. Slow Marching Band |
| 6. Broadsword |
| 7. Pussy Willow |
| 8. Watching Me Watching You |
| 9. Seal Driver |
| 10. Cheerio |
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Modernist Medieval Masterpiece!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Broadsword & the Beast (Audio CD)
To me, 'Broadsword and the Beast' is the archetypal mid-period Jethro Tull album, and represents all that's best about their very individual sound. Despite having synthesisers used more than in almost all other Tull albums, they only help to create more of a medieval, mythical atmosphere. Although rather short, Broadsword packs in some real Tull classics. 'Beastie' sets the tone, with it's brooding erie opening, but although the sound of this album is old world, the lyrics of many of the songs deal with modern day issues, 'Flying Colours' being the best example of this, with it's divorce/argument theme! The subtle 'Clasp', and the powerful 'Fallen on Hard Times' being two of the standouts on what back when this was realeased would have been the 'Beastie' side of the album. Side two starts with the wonderfully medieval sounding 'Broadsword', but the most popular track is probably the beautiful 'Pussy Willow'. Altogether this has to be one of my top 3 Tull albums,(and there's certainly a few to choose from!), and despite the lack of real standout tracks, the whole album has a cohesion sometimes missing from later Tull albums. As a final point it also features the best art work on a Tull Album, sadly shrunken from it's magnificent gatefold, to fit to the c.d. - I suppose there has to be some drawbacks to crystal clear sound!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic stuff!,
This review is from: Broadsword & the Beast (Audio CD)
A mix of myth and spendour...Ian Anderson weaves a spell of modern andtimeless themes to produce an album that mirrors dreams and real -life.Sounds too airy fairy?? Then give this a listen...you'll soon see what Imean!
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
What era?,
By Pamela Burrell (Nottingham, Notts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broadsword & the Beast (Audio CD)
This album slowly grew on me.My hesitation was largely borne out of my confusion with this band,ie,their fusion of medieval and modern.Just when they get me in times past, they mention cars! maybe I need to read some Ian Anderson interviews! good music despite my reservations.
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