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Remastered original 1987 album plus 2 bonus tracks from the long serving rockers
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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This is the album title that has dogged Ian Anderson,Tull's frontman, for years. Autobiographical or not has always been the question posed?
For me it has always been a vastly under-rated album, very "British" in its feel and its subject matter. The album in my view does contain the quirky, idiosyncratic feel and approach of Tull as a band and in particular the lyrical excellence that Anderson always brings to his music.
The additional tracks are all available elsewhere, but they sit so comfortably with the original album it is worth having them on the same disc.
Some history of the stage project that it was originally intended for would have been useful, as would some idea of Anderson's potential track listing with the additional songs. Well worth having in my opinion.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Like many Tull fans, I consider this album to be one of their weaker '70s efforts. I can't help thinking that was partly due to the mixing of the original album, which was very low, and which robbed what was a fairly quiet album anyway of any dynamism. This remaster has at least addressed the latter point and it's now a much pleasenter listening experience. You don't have to strain to hear (or twiddle with nobs) nor do you have the feeling that something isn't quite right, which I always had with the original release. Consequently you can just concentrate on the music and it really isn't half-bad. Of course the remastering hasn't changed the songs and they're never going to match those on the other '70s classic albums, but it does allow you to appreciate them more. There's definitely enough good music on the album to have it in your collection, especially at this price.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The 1970's were Tull's decade for great music and this is no exception. Whilst "Heavy Horses" will always be my favourite since it was that cd that re-awakened my interest in Tull, "Too Old ...." is certainly the most played. From the opening blast of "Quiz Kid" and witty "Crazed Institution" to the sublime "Taxi Grab" and title track, this is a classic Tull record. But for me, "Big Dipper" is one of the finest fun tracks ever penned by anyone. Top marks
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LAST OF THE BLUE BLOOD GREASER BOYS
For me this has always been the ultimate Jethro Tull album, maybe because it was also my introduction to the band back in 1976. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Nicholl
Not Tull's Best
There were 3 noticeably weaker Tull albums in the 1970s this one, Warchild and Living in the Past. Very much a concept album with a series of songs based on the comic strip in the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Stalker
good stuff
mt dad has minstrel and too old on LP.
i remember listening to them as a kid, and recently got them on cd.
too old to rock and roll too young to die is bloody great. Read more
i remember listening to them as a kid, and recently got them on cd.
too old to rock and roll too young to die is bloody great. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by bruce
lyrical field day
Ian Anderson is never short of a lyric or two, and as this album is almost antirely narrative lyric from beginning to end, he needs to be on top form to hold our attention. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Mr. F. M. Havicon
Too young to die!
I bought and downloaded this online to replace the vinyl version I bought in 1976 which I can no longer play as my record deck is now in the loft! Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by G. P. Whitham
got even better with time
Even for Jethro Tull, this album was a little ahead of its time.
Whilst less famous than 'Hunky Dory' or 'Pet Sounds', the tracks are put together in very similar... Read more
Whilst less famous than 'Hunky Dory' or 'Pet Sounds', the tracks are put together in very similar... Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by Red Rose
Classic Tull at their prime
This is where a life long love affair with Tull began, way back in 1976. A friend of mine played me this album several times over a few weeks, and to be honest it took me a few... Read more
Published on 10 April 2009 by A. R. Tyte
Never Too Old to Rock'n Roll!
The 1970's was an extraordinary productive and fruitfull period for Jethro Tull ( 12 studio-albums!!). Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2006 by Morten Vindberg
a tuneful bit of fun
A concept album from JT with good tunes.
A bit of fun to lighten your day.
A bit of fun to lighten your day.
Published on 14 Jun 2005
Underrated Gem
I'd always heard bad things about this album, and I was expecting the worst, but when I heard it, I was blown away! This is a classic album, their best since LITP. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2005
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