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CD ..Tull -24Tr-
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By RiffRaff
Format:Audio CD
As a serious fan and a completist collector of Tull I picked up this compilation as a matter of course. However , it strikes me that this particular compilation is the perfect selection for those who only know Jethro Tull for Aqualung or Locomotive Breath, who think that band leader Ian Anderson is really named Jethro Tull or who haven't listened to Tull since the seventies. Tull, at full force, is not an easy listen for the uninitiated and some of the rock bluster could put new listeners off.
This acoustic set, however, perfectly captures the delicate, disciplined music majesty of Tull and includes songs from across the nearly 40 years of their existence, including all the various genres that Tull dabbled with. The playing order is in chronological order so it offers a virtual walk through of the band's history from the early days (Fat Man etc),the heights of Mother Goose (off Aqualung)and Thick as a Brick from their commercial peak, Dun Ringill and Jack Frost from the "rural/folk-rock" period, Under Wraps from the (brief) dalliance with electronica and Water Carrier from the more recent world-music influences on Ian's solo album Secret Language of Birds (which is highly recommended). An eclectic journey indeed but all underlining the brilliance of the musicians making the journey!
Most of the classic acoustic numbers are here but inevitably my selection would have been slightly different. Missing (for me) is an acoustic version of Rocks on the Road from Catfish Rising which remains one of Tull's most special moments (IMHO). But the inclusion of One White Duck, Dun Ringill, Jack Frost and Broadford Bazaar restores one's faith.... Read more ›
This acoustic set, however, perfectly captures the delicate, disciplined music majesty of Tull and includes songs from across the nearly 40 years of their existence, including all the various genres that Tull dabbled with. The playing order is in chronological order so it offers a virtual walk through of the band's history from the early days (Fat Man etc),the heights of Mother Goose (off Aqualung)and Thick as a Brick from their commercial peak, Dun Ringill and Jack Frost from the "rural/folk-rock" period, Under Wraps from the (brief) dalliance with electronica and Water Carrier from the more recent world-music influences on Ian's solo album Secret Language of Birds (which is highly recommended). An eclectic journey indeed but all underlining the brilliance of the musicians making the journey!
Most of the classic acoustic numbers are here but inevitably my selection would have been slightly different. Missing (for me) is an acoustic version of Rocks on the Road from Catfish Rising which remains one of Tull's most special moments (IMHO). But the inclusion of One White Duck, Dun Ringill, Jack Frost and Broadford Bazaar restores one's faith.... Read more ›
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By A. R. Tyte
Format:Audio CD
I just dont get why other reveiwers are knocking off stars because its another Jethro Tull compilation and not new material. A jethro Tull compilation does remind people that Tull are still around and after 39 years on the road thats something to be thankful for. There is talk that a new album will be around at the end of this year, so for now, this will keep us going.
Tull have always been an interesting and complex band, some people are totally into their music and some just dont get it. Probably because in general, to listen to Tull, takes a great deal of concentration and at times patience. This works well as a fantastic introduction to Tull, or for someone like me, who has every album released, an excellent collection of the softer side of their music.
The collection has most of the more familiar pieces of acoustic work, with a couple of poorly edited segments of Thick As a Brick and Cold Wind to Vallhala, but i would rather they were on the CD, than not. I do agree that this could have been released as a double CD, as plenty of excellent pieces of work, are missing. But this is a great album with a fine body of work, classic songs such as Wond'ring Aloud, Cheap Day Return and Dun Ringill, sit well with Jack a Lynn and a couple of Ian Andersons solo tracks, Rupis Dance and The Water Carrier. Two exclusive tracks only found on this album, means that Tull completist's will have to shell out again to get them. A rather pointless re-recording of One Brown Mouse, and a live track recorded in Denamark "Pastime with Good Company".
In short, if you like acoustic music and are new to Tull, this is a great start.... Read more ›
Tull have always been an interesting and complex band, some people are totally into their music and some just dont get it. Probably because in general, to listen to Tull, takes a great deal of concentration and at times patience. This works well as a fantastic introduction to Tull, or for someone like me, who has every album released, an excellent collection of the softer side of their music.
The collection has most of the more familiar pieces of acoustic work, with a couple of poorly edited segments of Thick As a Brick and Cold Wind to Vallhala, but i would rather they were on the CD, than not. I do agree that this could have been released as a double CD, as plenty of excellent pieces of work, are missing. But this is a great album with a fine body of work, classic songs such as Wond'ring Aloud, Cheap Day Return and Dun Ringill, sit well with Jack a Lynn and a couple of Ian Andersons solo tracks, Rupis Dance and The Water Carrier. Two exclusive tracks only found on this album, means that Tull completist's will have to shell out again to get them. A rather pointless re-recording of One Brown Mouse, and a live track recorded in Denamark "Pastime with Good Company".
In short, if you like acoustic music and are new to Tull, this is a great start.... Read more ›
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This latest in a long line of compilations over new material may seem a pointless release to the legions of hard core TULL fans out there, craving a long time coming album of new material.
However, this release serves an important role in showcasing to the "casual" or "non convert" listener the unique and rewarding music Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull have been recording and performing (with varying degrees of success!)over the past almost 40 years.
For anybody who enjoys what in modern times seems to be the forgotten craft of quality song-writing, and who is prepared to judge the music on its own merit, detached from terms like 'prog rock' , then this album will prove to be a rewarding experience......
From 3 proud TULL converts,
Andy Godden, Anthony Watts and Gary "the Rottweiler" Smilie
However, this release serves an important role in showcasing to the "casual" or "non convert" listener the unique and rewarding music Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull have been recording and performing (with varying degrees of success!)over the past almost 40 years.
For anybody who enjoys what in modern times seems to be the forgotten craft of quality song-writing, and who is prepared to judge the music on its own merit, detached from terms like 'prog rock' , then this album will prove to be a rewarding experience......
From 3 proud TULL converts,
Andy Godden, Anthony Watts and Gary "the Rottweiler" Smilie
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By EZ Duzzit
Format:Audio CD
Black marks to Amazon for listing the second track, perhaps Tull's most famous 'acoustic song', 'Life's a Long Song' as Life is a Sing Song! Perhaps it has been for Ian Anderson, but the title is incorrect. This is a good selection of the less 'rocky' Tull songs, although 'acoustic' is a bit of a misnomer as most tracks have a fairly full line-up of electric instruments played at some point. Good to see 'Pastime with Good Company' make it onto CD- this is reputedly the 'other ' song written by Henry VIIIth ( in addition to 'Greensleeves') and Tull turn it into a sort of driving Tudor instrumental rock number. 'Rupi's Dance' (Rupi is a kitten, Ian Anderson is keen on feline beasties ) makes it into a Tull album having been originally released on Ian's 'solo' album of the same name. I actually prefer another 'cat' acoustic track from that album, 'My old black cat' which is a wry elegy on the Christmas-time death of a much-loved old moggy. All of the songs on this album are good-to-excellent and it's good way to appreciate, on the whole, the quieter side of Jethro Tull's almost forty years of music.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The soft side of Jethro Tull
From the begining to the 2000's this album presents a selection of the best "accoustc" song this famous band ever produce, the final result is awesome !
Published 3 months ago by Fastré
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some good tracks but too many sounded the same.
As a fan I enjoyed listening to the music but felt needed a little more drastic editing. Too many tracks sounded the same.
Published 5 months ago by G. Norris
5.0 out of 5 stars
jethro cd
excellent cd quick delivery,nicely packaged , my husband loved this album, gets played all the time a really great cd not many accostic tracks though.
Published 5 months ago by caroline
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very compressed sounds ok on the kindle but when I stream through my...
I have been a great fan of Jethro Tull for many years and thought it would be nice to get this set. When I downloaded I did not realise that Amazon only provided a lossy... Read more
Published 6 months ago by ekr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Acoustic Tull.
A lot of people knock Jethro Tull but this album apart from a couple of wierd editing efforts is a wonderful item to have in your collection. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. D. Mayles
3.0 out of 5 stars
A cure for insomnia....
A Jethro Tull album that features all of the acoustic material seemed like a good idea at the time I suppose but after a while this becomes a tiresome exercise. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S Tuffnell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jethro Tull - Acoustic
A pleasant little mix of Tull's work. Nice to have in the car, no surprises on the CD, just an assortment of easyb to listen to tracks.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. D. Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good beyond my imaginings...
I came across this CD whilst browsing on Amazon. Previously I had just one 'Greatest Hits' album of Jethro Tull. I can't say I'm a huge fan of 'classic rock'. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Julie D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Acoustic
This may be another excuse for a collection, but there are no weak tracks. And for a so called acoustic album it still brings that classic Tull rock feel. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2009 by N. Margerison
4.0 out of 5 stars
Missing tracks.
Where are Reasons for Waiting, Look into the Sun, Cheap day Return, For Michael Collins, Sossity, Just Trying To Be, Slipstream, Waking Edge, Thinking Around Corners, A Gift of... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by J. Redmond
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