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events.longisland.com/martin-barre-performs-classic-jethro-tull2.htmlMartin Barre Performs Classic Jethro Tullat The Madison Theatre at Molloy College | Fri Feb 11 Location The Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (Map) Date & Time 08:00 PM Fri, Feb 11, 2022 Cost: See event description Description "In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull. At the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos. Martin is celebrating the history of Jethro Tull with a ‘Tour of Tours.’ He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, and Darby Todd on drums, with Becca Langsford and Alex Hart on vocals, plus two very special guests – Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker – both of whom performed with Tull for many years and were an important part of their success. The show will also feature a special multimedia presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull’s musical career. This is the most significant Tull show of the past two decades, truly a very special concert that will do justice to the legend. Clive Bunker was Jethro Tull’s original drummer and played on Stand Up, Benefit & Aqualung. He was part of the original band that stormed the USA from 1969 on. Dee Palmer has arranged string, brass, and woodwind parts for Jethro Tull songs in the late 1960s through to the present day. She formally joined the group in 1976, playing keyboards on albums including Songs from The Wood, Heavy Horses & Stormwatch. The tour ‘Martin Barre Performs Classic Jethro Tull’ will be supported by Martin’s 50 years of Tull album, released worldwide."
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 13, 2021 7:07:12 GMT
Jethro Tull - Saturation 19,054 views Jan 1, 2009
Aqualung71 3.91K subscribers Bonus track off War Child. Originally released in 1974.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 13, 2021 7:00:17 GMT
spotlightnews.com/thespot/2021/11/12/legends-of-rock-to-roll-the-egg/Legends of Rock to roll The EggSpotlight Newsroom November 12, 2021 in Music, The Spot Reading Time: 2 mins read ALBANY — The legends of music past will come back and welcome fans to enjoy the return of “the Sixties.” A Capital District ensemble of talent assembled by Gary Weinlein’s Classic Rock Productions will recreate the nostaligic era of music on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Egg’s Hart Theatre. It is the production’s 12th year performing throughout the Northeast, and Weinlein said it is arguably the biggest and most believable tribute concert in the U.S. today. “Seeing is believing, and if you like classic rock music you will love this experience,” said Weinlein “Just sit back and enjoy the ‘Sights and Sounds’ from this dynamic group of musicians and performers as they bring to stage the sights, sounds, songs, and persona from each of the many ‘Hall of Fame’ legends coming on stage.” The Classic Rock Legends Shows have headlined at The Golden Nugget “Deckstock Festival” in Atlantic City for 10 consecutive years. The cast also performs at major festival throughout the Northeast, including Oyster Bay’s Music Under The Stars Festival,” and The Great Neck Festival, also on Long Island. Other notable events been at major theaters in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Vermont, including Proctors, the Albany Palace Theatre and The Egg. The lineup of superstars, and the performers who will portray them, include; Joe Cocker (Lenny Thomas), Santana, Neil Young(Scott Garling), Linda Ronstadt (Fran O’Neill), Janis Joplin (Alison Jacobs), David Clayton, Thomas (BS&T), Eric Burdon (Kris Coleman), Aretha Franklin (Mercedes Williams), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Mick Jagger (Tommy Love), and Jim Morrison (Gary Weinlein). Classic Rock Productions always support our veterans. Proceeds from this performance at The Egg Theatre will benefit the Capital Regions “Blue Star Mothers of America.”
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 13, 2021 6:55:25 GMT
www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article/Ian-Anderson-brings-flute-and-ideas-to-San-Antonio-5774657.phpIan Anderson brings flute and ideas to San AntonioDean Lockwood San Antonio Express-News Sep. 23, 2014Updated: Sep. 24, 2014 7:17 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — Being a god appears to suit Ian Anderson. The flute-playing founder of Jethro Tull was musically deified last year when he was named “Prog God” at the Progressive Music Awards. Winning mostly for a decadeslong body of work that includes classic songs like “Aqualung,” “Locomotive Breath” and “Songs From the Wood,” Anderson — who performs in San Antonio on Saturday at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts — also had captured fresh critical cred in 2013 for a surprise sequel to 1972's progressive rock masterpiece “Thick as a Brick.” In receiving the award, Anderson said of the oft-insulted genre: “The innocent voyage of restless souls: That's prog rock. Sometimes bombastic, self-indulgent and worse, it is also an honest, gut-felt reaction to the often simplistic and repetitive nature of much of pop and rock.” Perhaps anticipating his coming god-dom, Anderson purposefully sat down on New Year's Day 2013 to write and record a full-on, no-holds-barred concept album, “Homo Erraticus” (Wandering Man). Released this year to the most critical acclaim he has enjoyed in years, the album briefly shot into the Top 10 on British rock charts. The concept? Migration, in a very broad sense. While oddly sidestepping plentiful examples in current events, Anderson uses 15 songs to take a longer view, with a lens focused mostly through the history of the British Isles. “But it's not just the political migration of people I'm talking about,” he said. “I'm talking about the migration of aesthetic; the migration of culture, of art, of entertainment; the migration of commerce and industry, science and invention. And the migration of spirituality as religions, particularly Christianity, swept across the world, hotly pursed by Islam. Some samples of songs and subjects: “Doggerland”: A hard-rocking romp through the recently rediscovered land bridge that once connected Britain to the rest of Europe. When it was submerged, Britain literally and culturally became “island, alone, aloof.” “Heavy Metals”: The strongest acoustic piece on the disc, the song traces the tragic history of man-killing weaponry, from first forged steel to nuclear overkill. (And bonus points to anyone who can make a genuinely powerful lyric simply by stringing together the names of well-known makers of warplanes and firearms.) “Enter the Uninvited”: A pastiche of pop-culture references (well, dating back to the Roman legions), Anderson addresses the constant invasion of our senses, everything from “Elvis hips and Monroe lips” to “bold Londinium” and “Willy Conker” (William The Conqueror). Anderson appreciates his part in helping break in the new Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. “There are some splendid new facilities being built and, bearing in mind just gone through a few years of recession, it's nice to know the confidence in the market place ultimately is there,” he said. “Many of these new venues are much more intelligently and thoughtfully designed than they would have been in years gone by.” In planning tours, it turns out Anderson is a bit of a logistics freak. These days, he proudly handles all of the band's travel and accommodations. “I know exactly where (the Tobin Center) is on the map,” he said. “I've done Google street view, I know where the ramp is for the truck to go down. I know where my hotel is. I know which way to walk down to the backstage entrance. ... Back in the '70s, we actually had to send a guy out there for about a month before a tour.” “Now, I'm a Sunday afternoon travel agent. It's one of my hobbies.”
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 12, 2021 17:59:12 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 12, 2021 7:20:26 GMT
www.blabbermouth.net/SLASH, ZAKK WYLDE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MARTY FRIEDMAN, GEORGE LYNCH, Others To Guest On LESLIE WEST Tribute AlbumNovember 11, 2021 7 Comments Leslie West passed away on December 23, 2020. Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group has announced the release of "Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West" on March 25 in celebration of the guitarist. Friends, and many whom were influenced by the loved West, have contributed to this special release. Amongst those who performed are Dee Snider and TWISTED SISTER bandmate Eddie Ojeda, Robby Krieger, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy and Tal Bachman, JETHRO TULL's Martin Barre, Joe Lynn Turner, BLACKBERRY SMOKE's Charlie Starr, THE CARS' Elliot Easton, George Lynch, Marty Friedman, Steve Morse, DIRTY HONEY's Mark Labelle, Mike Portnoy and West's band members Bobby Rondinelli and Rev Jones. The release will be available as a limited-edition box set, on LP and CD, digitally, and as a web shop exclusive limited LP variation manufactured with digital. ___________________________ Former DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW vocalist Joe Lynn Turner tips his hat not only to West, but also to the late MOUNTAIN co-vocalist Felix Pappalardi on not one, but two cuts: On a standout version of "Nantucket Sleighride", the bluesy, prog-flavored title track of MOUNTAIN's second album from 1971, he's joined by international guitar star Marty Friedman; and a haunting take of the psychedelic rocker "For Yasgur's Farm" (from "Climbing!"), he teams with guitarist Martin Barre, best known as the longtime lead axeman for JETHRO TULL. 01. Blood Of The Sun (feat. Zakk Wylde) 02. Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin) (feat. Joe Lynn Turner & Marty Friedman) 03. Theme For An Imaginary Western (feat. Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda, Rudy Sarzo, Mike Portnoy) 04. For Yasgur's Farm (feat. Joe Lynn Turner & Martin Barre) 05. Why Dontcha (feat. Steve Morse & Ronnie Romero) 06. Sittin' On A Rainbow (feat. Elliot Easton & Ronnie Romero) 07. Never In My Life (feat. Dee Snider & George Lynch) 08. The Doctor (feat. Robby Krieger & Ronnie Romero) 09. Silver Paper (feat. Charlie Starr) 10. Money (Whatcha Gonna Do)/By The River medley (feat. Bachman & Bachman) 11. Long Red (feat. Yngwie Malmsteen & Teddy Rondinelli) 12. Mississippi Queen (feat. Slash & Marc LaBelle) Full article here
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 11, 2021 17:38:33 GMT
musictalkers.com/reviews/8153-review-shoshana-sleeping-%E2%80%93-jethro-tullREVIEW: SHOSHANA SLEEPING – JETHRO TULL by Nicholas Gaudet in Reviews on 11 November 2021 Out of the blue, the progressive rock legends Jethro Tull not only announced a new album, ‘The Zealot Gene’, but also released their first new single in eighteen years, ‘Shoshana Sleeping’, which blends all the elements that make Jethro Tull so, well, legendary. Whenever 70’s progressive rock is mentioned, it’s very hard to ignore the folk, flute-heavy blacksheep Jethro Tull that revolutionized the genre with their album ‘Aqualung’ and their epic ‘Thick as a Brick’. They were widely credited for bringing the more acoustic and folk sound to the progressive rock movement. They shifted sounds many times in their career, until they took a break from composition in the late 90s, releasing a Christmas album in 2003 and playing concerts periodically. Then, like magic, ‘Shoshana Sleeping’ was birthed and delivered to the public. It immediately starts with the classic Jethro Tull flute, followed by Ian Anderson’s mysterious and aged vocals. The groove is strong with all passages of this track, and highlighted by the explorative chord changes played by the guitar and punched with popping bass lines. About midway through the song, a synth soundfield establishes itself within the instrumentation, tipping a hat to their electronic phase of the 80s. It’s incredible that rather than simply returning to a sound they knew would ‘sell’, they incorporated all the elements that made Jethro Tull ‘Jethro Tull’, all with a fresh and modern take on the classic sounds. You can definitely tell through both the production and the ideas that this is a new song, and not some unearthed song from the past. When I heard Jethro Tull had returned with new material, I was both nervous and excited. Like mentioned before, they were very important to the progressive movement, and eighteen years is a long time for a fan to grow bloated expectations. ‘Shoshana Sleeping’, however, met all my expectations and above. The prog giants have embraced everything they know makes the band so great all the while giving us a whole new flavor of their talents.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 11, 2021 7:37:59 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 11, 2021 7:18:35 GMT
jambands.com/reviews/shows/2018/06/23/ian-anderson-celebrates-jethro-tull-s-50th-anniversary-in-la/Published: 2018/06/23by Larson Sutton Ian Anderson Celebrates Jethro Tull’s 50th Anniversary in LA50 years of Jethro Tull. “How did that happen?” founding singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and flautist extraordinaire Ian Anderson rhetorically asked the Greek’s capacity crowd. Certainly, it happened on the strength of the progressive rock champions’ iconic stable of FM classics, unique instrumentation, and elevated sense of musicianship, represented here by Anderson’s solo band, in as much a comprehensive celebration of five decades of Tull as possible. Sure, an inclusion of longtime guitarist Martin Barre—a former member who’s still actively touring the catalog—would’ve thrilled the die-hards, and, really, an appearance by any of the 36 other musicians that have spent time in the band since 1968 could’ve been special, but that misses the point: This was not a Jethro Tull reunion. This was Ian Anderson honoring the group’s 50th anniversary. It’s not a semantic distinction, though Anderson and Tull have been for years confused or conflated as one and the same. This is Anderson and his solo touring unit dedicating two sets solely to the music he created and performed with Jethro Tull. And, it wasn’t just the music. The entire experience, from pre-show videos tracing the band’s chronology and Tull shirts and paraphernalia dominating the merch stand to taped interludes between songs featuring recollections, well-wishes, and introductions running the gamut of members and admirers- from Clive Bunker and Joe Bonamassa to Tony Iomi and Slash- was a grand thank-you to the influential group. Chief among those and their gratitude is Anderson, himself, who with typical grace and humor prefaced each song with an informing tale or tribute. It cannot be ignored that his instantly recognizable voice has been re-invented as a breathy, behind-the-beat interpretation; one that is less cutting and powerful than of his youth, but affecting still in its honesty. Granted, there was the rapidity of verses in the penultimate “Aqualung” that necessitated some assistance from the video board, but mostly it was Anderson tackling even the trickiest vocal turns with determination. As for the flute, perhaps as much if not more identified with Anderson as his voice, it floated and darted as wistfully and sharply as ever. His trademark playing stance, up on one leg, came early, on the third entry, “A Song for Jeffrey,” after an opening duo of “My Sunday Feeling” and “Love Story.” The jazz, blues, and classical signposts of the budding repertoire were all there on “Dharma for One” and “A New Day Yesterday,” then transitioned to the hybridized style that became their signature on a set-closing “Cross-Eyed Mary.” The second half rippled through the title tracks of their ‘70s album zenith: “Thick as a Brick,” “A Passion Play,” “Songs From the Wood,” “Heavy Horses,” and, of course, the irony of “Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Too Young to Die.” Only “Farm on the Freeway” documented the latter course of the band, when they became an unintended punchline after winning a Heavy Metal Grammy; mostly every song was a favorite of the heyday, with even more left on the cupboard shelf. After the crescendo of the “Locomotive Breath” encore rang out, Anderson and his first-rate band took a final bow, accepting the lasting applause for this evening of celebrating Jethro Tull and all that came before. To answer Anderson’s question, performing these indelible songs with dignity and flair is how 50 years happens.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 11, 2021 7:00:52 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 10, 2021 17:11:44 GMT
Im afraid after a few plays ,I like Shosana less. As I feared it doesn't go anywhere, its basically just that one riff, and the whole thing plods along somewhat. Hopefully the album will contain more memorable songs. Its not fair to compare with the old days, but back then I couldn't get enough of a new song , they were a mystery to unravel with repeated plays until unlocking the time signatures and lyrics brought that warm glow of "Tull pleasure". Im still hopeful for the album though. Keep in mind that it is a single so it can’t be too complicated. I like the song a lot but much like you (and most diehard Tull fans) I’d like something more to dig into. I hope Ian has his guitar on display because too much flute can lead to a bit of flute fatigue. One thing that sort of concerns me is the length of all of the songs that I posted above. All seem rather short but there’s 47 minutes of music so that’s more than adequate. I suppose we'll all have to agree to disagree. I love Shoshona and the video that came with it. (Incidentally Thomas Hicks graduated from Kingston University in 2004 and would have studied at the Knights Park Campus where I was security up until I left in 2003} So looking forward to the rest of the album and maybe one or two additional tracks in 2022 ?
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 10, 2021 6:57:51 GMT
Jethro Tull - With You There To Help Me, Live In San Diego 1993 7,248 viewsMay 31, 2014
Remy Tena 23.9K subscribers
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 10, 2021 6:53:47 GMT
bravewords.com/MEMBERS OF IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH DEEP PURPLE, STATUS QUO, AND MANY MORE FEATURED IN MINDS BEHIND THE MUSIC BOOK / ALBUMNovember 8, 2021, a day ago Does the lead singer of Deep Purple believe in aliens? What does the lead singer of Status Quo think is the meaning of life? Does the drummer of The Who think there’s a global conspiracy? These questions and more are tackled by going to the source and asking them. Members of some of the biggest bands past and present reveal their inner thoughts in a funny and entertaining new book, Minds Behind The Music. Over eighty music stars are quizzed on their opinions about religion, aliens, politics and of course, the issues of climate change. Jeff Wayne, of War Of The Worlds fame, tells the politicians that we need action now! Don McLean believes strongly that aliens have visited Earth and Simon Phillips of Toto says that politics is the biggest waste of money. And now indie music stars have joined forces with Mungo Jerry, Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free) and others to create a unique fundraising album (for The Born Free Foundation) that has secured world-wide distribution. It is released on November 12 on over 600 digital platforms in 167 countries. Nothing speaks to humans more than music and the influence these legends of rock and pop have is immense. And now the album will also help raise money for the Born Free Foundation and the conservation work they do. Funny, thought provoking and eye opening, the Minds Behind The Music book is unlike any other and so is the album. So settle down with a nice environmentally friendly cup of tea and enjoy whilst listening to the fundraising album. Further singles are currently being recorded by some great retro music stars and will be released continually. Featured are members, past and present, of some of the worlds biggest bands including Status Quo, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Bad Company, The Damned, INXS, Steppenwolf, Iron Maiden, The Who, Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep, Supertramp, Black Sabbath, Fairport Convention, Toto, Blue Oyster Cult, New York Dolls, Krokus, The Byrds, U2, The Waterboys, The Turtles, Canned Heat, Skid Row, Damn Yankees, Manfred Mann, Suzi Quatro, Great White, Free, Small Faces, The Troggs, Quiet Riot, Rough Cut, Argent, Keel, Candlebox, Youngbloods, and many many more. link
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 9, 2021 9:02:54 GMT
Thomas Hicks Director's Reel 2021"To give Tull fans their first taste of the new record, the group has released the first single from the album, titled ‘Shoshana Sleeping’, accompanied by visuals created by Thomas Hicks." Thomas Hicksanimateprojectsarchive.org/films/by_artist/h/t_hicks
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 9, 2021 8:56:31 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 8, 2021 9:51:43 GMT
Thomas Hicks Director's Reel 2021
"To give Tull fans their first taste of the new record, the group has released the first single from the album, titled ‘Shoshana Sleeping’, accompanied by visuals created by Thomas Hicks."
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 8, 2021 7:22:17 GMT
ramzine.co.uk/news/jethro-tull/Jethro Tull… And The Zealot Gene!By Paul H Birch November 7, 2021 Jethro Tull photo by Travis Latam.Legendary British progressive rock act Jethro Tull has announced details for the group’s first studio album of new material in over 18 years! The band’s newest offering, titled The Zealot Gene, will see a January 28th, 2022 release on Inside Out Music. To give Tull fans their first taste of the new record, the group has released the first single from the album, titled ‘Shoshana Sleeping’, accompanied by visuals created by Thomas Hicks. A record that began to take shape as early as 2017, The Zealot Gene, in many ways, seeks to defy convention during a time when the business of being a touring and recording artist has never faced more uncertainties. Tull bandleader Ian Anderson holds no reservations about the role for which the mythos and themes of Biblical storytelling played in the lyrical content of the new album, having stated: “While I have a spot of genuine fondness for the pomp and fairytale storytelling of the holy book, I still feel the need to question and draw sometimes unholy parallels from the text. The good, the bad, and the downright ugly rear their heads throughout, but are punctuated with elements of love, respect, and tenderness.” Looking back on the earth-shaking disruption of the coronavirus pandemic, that ultimately ended the band’s touring plans and hopes of a 2020 release for The Zealot Gene, Anderson said, “It was so sudden. Amidst the concerns and warnings of the scientific community and a few more enlightened politicians, we all retreated in disbelief to our homes to wait out the storm.”
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 8, 2021 7:14:17 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 7, 2021 7:10:52 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 7, 2021 7:06:40 GMT
americansongwriter.com/review-a-new-benefit-from-jethro-tull/Review: A New Benefit From Jethro TullBY LEE ZIMMERMAN A DAY AGO Jethro Tull/Benefit (The 50th Anniversary Enhanced Edition/Rhino Four out of Five Stars To be clear, this isn’t the first remake/remodel of Jethro Tull’s classic third album Benefit. Like all the other revised editions of the previous Tull offerings, it celebrates the band’s legacy with an overarched expanded box set that adds a wealth of unreleased tracks—notably, new takes on “17,” “Witch’s Promise,” “Teacher” and “Singing All Day”—in remastered versions as well as the entire original album courtesy of Steven Wilson remarkable remixes. To further tempt the completist, two full concert recordings are included, from Tanglewood and The Aragon Ballroom specifically, each vintage 1970 respectively. A hardcover book, a collection of reflections from the players and participants, and an array of visual offerings make for a sumptuous package that just might find Tull enthusiasts justifying the cost of a significant repurchase. For those who were initially turned on to Tull with Aqualung (one can only imagine what that anniversary edition will provide!), it ought to be noted that Benefit was really the band’s first true conceptual album, if not in theme then certainly in overall execution. The addition of keyboardist John Evan, namesake of the John Evan Band (which amounted to Tull’s initial incarnation), added an extra texture and cohesiveness to the material overall. As the follow-up to the group’s first two albums—This Was (1968) and Stand Up (1969)—it affirmed the fact that Jethro Tull was on a creative roll, Benefit being their third album in as many years. It was also the final album with bassist Glenn Cornick, who went on to find lesser glories with the otherwise obscure Wild Turkey. As a bridge between those early blues-infused efforts and the anthem-oriented Aqualung, Benefit more than held its own, thanks to more sophisticated arrangements and the solid songwriting that brought the entire effort to the fore. Granted, some of the material might have sounded less assertive than before, but even so, songs such as “With You There To Help Me,” “Nothing To Say,” “To Cry You a Song,” “Sossity, You’re a Woman” and the beautiful ballad “For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me” remain an indelible part of the Tull repertoire. Ian Anderson’s singing skills had come a long way towards shaping the band’s sound and it became clear that from this point on, they were no longer a novelty band, but rather heavyweight headliners that could easily compete with their peers at the time. So once again, the inevitable question remains—is there a benefit to investing in this new Benefit, possibly for the third time? Or, is it best to save the coin for the inevitable Aqualung reboot? The answer depends on one’s level of devotion to the band and its brand. True devotees ought to be enthused.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 7, 2021 7:01:27 GMT
Sealion/Graham
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 6, 2021 7:55:11 GMT
ultimateclassicrock.com/jethro-tull-the-zealot-gene/The first track from the album, "Shoshana Sleeping," can be heard down below. Work on The Zealot Gene began in 2017, with a planned release last year. Then lockdown restrictions pushed the date back, while also scuttling Jethro Tull’s touring plans. "It was so sudden," Ian Anderson said in a press release. "Amidst the concerns and warnings of the scientific community and a few more enlightened politicians, we all retreated in disbelief to our homes to wait out the storm." According to Anderson, The Zealot Gene pulls from a variety of Biblical themes and ideas. "While I have a spot of genuine fondness for the pomp and fairytale story-telling of the Holy Book, I still feel the need to question and draw sometimes unholy parallels from the text," he said. "The good, the bad, and the downright ugly rear their heads throughout, but are punctuated with elements of love, respect, and tenderness.” The Zealot Gene will be available in both CD and vinyl format. An exclusive art book will also be released, along with a second CD of demos and initial ideas, plus extended liner notes and an interview with Anderson. A deluxe version comes on white vinyl and includes a slipmat and a numbered art print.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 6, 2021 7:49:31 GMT
I absolutely loved the artwork for Homo Erraticus. Not so sure about this one. The difference between art studio and homemade I suppose. Seems like so many years ago when that came out. Different job, house, woman, dog. A different life. Listening to it takes me back down the years, indeed. Thoughts on the artwork? I'd give the artwork 8 out of 10 especially for the simplistic style which, many instances, seems the norm nowadays. The demos are going to be an interesting listen as well.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 5, 2021 14:21:19 GMT
Many thanks for uploading Eka. x2 cd version ordered - I'll let the well off fans have first dibs with the more exotic versions
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 5, 2021 7:10:03 GMT
Mine came yesterday. Wore myself out opening the package
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 5, 2021 7:03:33 GMT
Jethro Tull 10 Urban Apocalypse 7,366 views Oct 29, 2019
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Halt the ringing cry of progress Sang the horseman riding by They've used up all the good god gave us And we're riding back to yesterday (to yesterday)
Turn the tables in the temples Break the holy trinity Of life assurance, General Motors And silicon efficiency
Stop cheating for your daily dues The race is run - no prize - you lose Stop craving for your daily news There's no messiah to change your views
The homeless breadless queues must eat Let reason re-assume its seat It stands waiting in the slips You hold the reins of the apocalypse
Galvanise yourselves to action Cast aside iniquity The atavistic voice has spoken Now print your names in history
Halt the ringing cry of progress Sang the horseman riding by They've used up all the good god gave us And we're riding back to yesterday
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 5, 2021 6:54:36 GMT
Credit to Bert Maessen at the JT Dutch Fan Club Mrs Tibbets Jacob's Tales Mine Is The Mountain The Zealot Gene Shoshana Sleeping Sad City Sisters Barren Beth, Wild Desert John The Betrayal Of Joshua Kynde Where Did Saturday Go? Three Loves, Three In Brief Visitation The Fisherman Of Ephesus
"Shoshana Sleeping" Sleep: the time's not yet Early birds soon crowing Wake when dawn declares Woman risen from childish airs I watch, across the room Dancing shadow, torch outside Lights path down cobbled lane Which I have walked, will walk again Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana Names to conjure fragrant danger Fingers tremble, trace the line From nape to sacrum down the spine Poisoned prize a trophy Freely taken, hardly won A minute, holds back hours Bud emboldened, forest flowers Moist under my hand She sleeps; breath comes quickly A sigh parts silky lips Soft-swell breasts, proud golden tips Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana Names to conjure fragrant danger My fingers tremble, trace the line From nape to sacrum down the spine Sweet sadness fills my heart Offered chances best not taken Unsullied, no vain glory: Chapter, verse, another story Brushed eyelids gently closed Beauty framed in dawn-light Savoured moment blessed A kiss, farewell, and leave to rest Sweet field lily, sweet Shoshana Names to conjure fragrant danger My fingers tremble, trace the line From nape to sacrum down the spine
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 4, 2021 17:29:39 GMT
Jethro Tull - Shoshana Sleeping (Official Video) 15 waiting Premieres Nov 5, 2021
Jethro Tull 136K subscribers
Taken from the album ‘The Zealot Gene’, released 28th January 2022. Video created by Thomas Hicks
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