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Post by Catqualung on Nov 8, 2021 18:13:26 GMT
Ian's new group, called The Zeatles
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Post by schubertmachiavelli on Nov 8, 2021 20:45:43 GMT
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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 âShoshana Sleepingâ, accompanied by visuals created by Thomas Hicks." Thomas Hicksanimateprojectsarchive.org/films/by_artist/h/t_hicks
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Post by tullabye on Nov 9, 2021 21:35:07 GMT
Thought the running times might be of interest:
The Zealot Geneâ Tracklisting: 1. Mrs. Tibbets (5:54) 2. Jacob's Tales (2:13) 3. Mine Is The Mountain (5:40) 4. The Zealot Gene (3:54) 5. Shoshana Sleeping (3:41) 6. Sad City Sisters (3:40) 7. Barren Beth, Wild Desert John (3:37) 8. The Betrayal Of Joshua Kynde (4:06) 9. Where Did Saturday Go? (3:53) 10. Three Loves, Three (3:30) 11. In Brief Visitation (3:00) 12. The Fisherman Of Ephesus (3:41)
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 9, 2021 22:42:45 GMT
Have I mentioned that I am looking forward to 1-28-22? Though Shoshana failed to change my life, I still fully trust this will be a worthy addition to Tull/Ian catalogue. I like Shoshana more with each listen, a pattern I recognize with new Tull. I like the title cut a lot, especially as the live versions have become clearer.
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Post by adospencer on Nov 10, 2021 10:17:05 GMT
Have I mentioned that I am looking forward to 1-28-22? Though Shoshana failed to change my life, I still fully trust this will be a worthy addition to Tull/Ian catalogue. I like Shoshana more with each listen, a pattern I recognize with new Tull. I like the title cut a lot, especially as the live versions have become clearer. 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.
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Post by tullabye on Nov 10, 2021 14:12:59 GMT
Have I mentioned that I am looking forward to 1-28-22? Though Shoshana failed to change my life, I still fully trust this will be a worthy addition to Tull/Ian catalogue. I like Shoshana more with each listen, a pattern I recognize with new Tull. I like the title cut a lot, especially as the live versions have become clearer. 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 canât be too complicated. I like the song a lot but much like you (and most diehard Tull fans) Iâd 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 thereâs 47 minutes of music so thatâs more than adequate.
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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 canât be too complicated. I like the song a lot but much like you (and most diehard Tull fans) Iâd 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 thereâs 47 minutes of music so thatâs 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 11, 2021 17:38:33 GMT
musictalkers.com/reviews/8153-review-shoshana-sleeping-%E2%80%93-jethro-tullREVIEW: SHOSHANA SLEEPING â 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, âThe Zealot Geneâ, but also released their first new single in eighteen years, âShoshana Sleepingâ, which blends all the elements that make Jethro Tull so, well, legendary. Whenever 70âs progressive rock is mentioned, itâs very hard to ignore the folk, flute-heavy blacksheep Jethro Tull that revolutionized the genre with their album âAqualungâ and their epic âThick as a Brickâ. 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, âShoshana Sleepingâ was birthed and delivered to the public. It immediately starts with the classic Jethro Tull flute, followed by Ian Andersonâs 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. Itâs incredible that rather than simply returning to a sound they knew would âsellâ, they incorporated all the elements that made Jethro Tull âJethro Tullâ, 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. âShoshana Sleepingâ, 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 tullabye on Nov 11, 2021 19:50:25 GMT
Dig the vocals on this song. Even the spoken verse fits well. Would be thrilled if the rest of the album is near this good. Everyone knows the music will be typically Tull great and we all know that itâs the vocals that are of some concern. If good then it can propel this album. The press seems to have suddenly realized what the band has meant and want to give it a rightfully respectful review while at the same time validating the groups massive contribution.
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Post by smint100 on Nov 15, 2021 20:24:21 GMT
Well, I'm happy to say that Shoshana Sleeping has really grown on me, to the point where it's become a definite ear worm. I also think the video is epic. Unfortunately the album will be a week late for my birthday so I shall just have to be patient - NOT one of my strong points!
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 16, 2021 1:22:43 GMT
I'm trying to learn how to be patient.....right away
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 22, 2021 6:50:13 GMT
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 22, 2021 9:21:24 GMT
It took about 6 times through but now I really like Shoshana Sleeping. Very cool, very good, VERY TULL.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 23, 2021 7:07:10 GMT
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Post by tullabye on Nov 23, 2021 15:42:42 GMT
Is Joe on this album? Isnât that him singing the title track with Ian in the live rendition post? I think whomever those vocals belong to fits really well with Ian. Also having Ianâs portrait and profile featured so prominently on the album does not help when trying to deliver the Tull brand vs. those who insist itâs a solo album.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 24, 2021 7:00:10 GMT
Is Joe on this album? Isnât that him singing the title track with Ian in the live rendition post? I think whomever those vocals belong to fits really well with Ian. Also having Ianâs portrait and profile featured so prominently on the album does not help when trying to deliver the Tull brand vs. those who insist itâs a solo album. If I understand correctly, Florian has guitar duties on the album and that Joe, and probably David, help out with vocals in a concert setting. And I agree with you about the cover design. It does give âthe thought that at one time it may have been considered for release by just Ian but wiser heads prevailed ?
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Post by smint100 on Nov 24, 2021 11:47:35 GMT
Is Joe on this album? Isnât that him singing the title track with Ian in the live rendition post? I think whomever those vocals belong to fits really well with Ian. Also having Ianâs portrait and profile featured so prominently on the album does not help when trying to deliver the Tull brand vs. those who insist itâs a solo album. If I understand correctly, Florian has guitar duties on the album and that Joe, and probably David, help out with vocals in a concert setting. And I agree with you about the cover design. It does give âthe thought that at one time it may have been considered for release by just Ian but wiser heads prevailed ? Is this like A all over again?
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 24, 2021 12:35:07 GMT
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Post by smint100 on Nov 24, 2021 15:54:23 GMT
Interesting what he said about it being very much a band album rather than a solo - hence it coming out under JT rather than IA
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Post by steelmonkey on Nov 24, 2021 19:15:42 GMT
Leave it to Ian to put out solo albums with band pix and tull album with solo pic. I am getting good feelings from new song. Hints of Better Moon, Hot Mango Flush , El Nino and Opera new songs. Now listening to it daily. Nice flashback to when bungle, minstrel, hard times and farm on the freeway preceded album release
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Post by Catqualung on Nov 24, 2021 22:14:16 GMT
I have great expectations, however I will prepare a couple of pints of Guinnes to help my mind to be open, while I will be listening
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 25, 2021 6:53:03 GMT
I have great expectations, however I will prepare a couple of pints of Guinnes to help my mind to be open, while I will be listening Good idea
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Post by smint100 on Nov 26, 2021 14:01:15 GMT
Having seen the track list, my first thought about Mrs Tibbets was that the song might relate to The Five Little Kittens:
Mrs. Tibbets, going shopping, Wasn't pleased enough to purr; "Kitties, PLEASE!" she said quite crossly, "How can Mummie brush her fur?"
Now I've read the lyrics in Silent Singing, I can CATegorically confirm that it does not
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Post by tullabye on Nov 26, 2021 15:32:00 GMT
Having seen the track list, my first thought about Mrs Tibbets was that the song might relate to The Five Little Kittens: Mrs. Tibbets, going shopping, Wasn't pleased enough to purr; "Kitties, PLEASE!" she said quite crossly, "How can Mummie brush her fur?"Now I've read the lyrics in Silent Singing, I can CATegorically confirm that it does not As I have yet to receive my copy of Silent Singing I was hoping someone might post some of the Zealot Gene lyrics. So what is Mrs. Tibbets about?
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Post by smint100 on Nov 26, 2021 15:57:44 GMT
Having seen the track list, my first thought about Mrs Tibbets was that the song might relate to The Five Little Kittens: Mrs. Tibbets, going shopping, Wasn't pleased enough to purr; "Kitties, PLEASE!" she said quite crossly, "How can Mummie brush her fur?"Now I've read the lyrics in Silent Singing, I can CATegorically confirm that it does not As I have yet to receive my copy of Silent Singing I was hoping someone might post some of the Zealot Gene lyrics. So what is Mrs. Tibbets about? It has the Biblical reference Genesis 19:24-28 which is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Lot's wife being turned to a pillar of salt Blinkered against the harsh and raging sun, they said, divert your gaze: don't look behind. It was time, they said, to do that thing; mindful, they, of peace and peace of mind.
Don't feel bad, they said, about the numbers. Don't feel bad about the melting heat, the burning flesh, the soft white cell demise and the shattered ground beneath the trembling feet.
Mrs. Tibbets' little boy, August morning silence breaks. Eyes to heaven, Manhattan toy drops in for tea and Eccles cake.
All for the good and ultimately saving precious lives in longer run. Set a course for home and happy holidays; and yourself thank God what's done is done.
Mrs. Tibbets' little boy, August morning silence breaks. Eyes to heaven, Manhattan toy drops in for tea and Eccles cake.
Maybe if Lot had stopped and stood his ground and maybe if Peter hadn't turned away. What if that Judas stole no kiss? What if, what if, Enola Gay?
Mrs. Tibbets' little boy, August morning silence breaks. Eyes to heaven, Manhattan toy drops in for tea and Eccles cake.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas; open parcels, gifts of a different kind. A bigger bang will call for bigger bucks. So pay the ransom, don't look behind.So definitely not about kittens
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 27, 2021 8:00:52 GMT
ultimateclassicrock.com/ian-anderson-reactivated-jethro-tull-name/Ian Anderson has explained why he decided to release the upcoming album The Zealot Gene as a Jethro Tull album, nearly a decade after winding the band down. Since 2012 heâd been releasing new material under his own name. But the new LP, which features longstanding members of his solo band, will appear on Jan. 28 as a Jethro Tull record â the first except for archive material to use it since The Jethro Tull Christmas Album in 2003. Heâs the only classic-era member to remain in the lineup. âI decided this would be a Jethro Tull album primarily because it was a band album,â Anderson said in an official interview, which you can see below. âIt was always intended to be on the progressive side of rock music [with] the band playing live in the studio.â He continued: â[T]he members of the band have all played with me for â well, three of them for 15 years, and one of them for only 11 years. This is the longest-surviving lineup of any version of Jethro Tull in terms of musicians that weâve ever had. So it seemed appropriate to honor the long-standing relationship with this group of musicians by releasing it as a Jethro Tull album. Certainly it wasnât something I would have thought of as being a solo album, just because it did incorporate much more of the band performance ethic.â He added: âAnd that was it, really. A lot of waterâs gone under the bridge since the earliest days of Jethro Tull; but I think all of these musicians can very truly consider themselves [as] really a part of Jethro Tull, the âbrand name.â The band and the brand are illuminated in this recording, which I hope people will enjoy.â When Anderson agreed a deal with InsideOut Music earlier this year, he commented: âAfter 54 years in the world of music recording, it is with great pleasure that I now sign Jethro Tull to a record company which reminds me, in many ways, of the old Chrysalis label â both as an independent and in its later years in partnership with EMI. Here are real music guys with a passion for the best and most creative in rock music. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship and more releases to come.â Watch Ian Anderson Discuss Jethro Tullâs âThe Zealot Geneâ
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Post by JTull 007 on Nov 27, 2021 11:44:38 GMT
Thank you IAN ANDERSON TULL
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Post by schubertmachiavelli on Nov 28, 2021 21:29:20 GMT
Is Joe on this album? Isnât that him singing the title track with Ian in the live rendition post? I think whomever those vocals belong to fits really well with Ian. Also having Ianâs portrait and profile featured so prominently on the album does not help when trying to deliver the Tull brand vs. those who insist itâs a solo album. One could argue that the cover of A, featuring all those chaps, might have misled people had that album been released as a solo album! đ But Ian is Tull to the wider world, isnât he? We can debate all day over what combination of musicians constitute âJethro Tullâ, but historically the band hasnât featured properly on an album cover for over 50 years (BATB not really counting!) whereas Ian â or at least a chap strongly identified in the public mind as Ian â is front and centre on so many albums; thatâs never been an issue.
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Post by adospencer on Nov 29, 2021 9:40:05 GMT
Is Joe on this album? Isnât that him singing the title track with Ian in the live rendition post? I think whomever those vocals belong to fits really well with Ian. Also having Ianâs portrait and profile featured so prominently on the album does not help when trying to deliver the Tull brand vs. those who insist itâs a solo album. One could argue that the cover of A, featuring all those chaps, might have misled people had that album been released as a solo album! đ But Ian is Tull to the wider world, isnât he? We can debate all day over what combination of musicians constitute âJethro Tullâ, but historically the band hasnât featured properly on an album cover for over 50 years (BATB not really counting!) whereas Ian â or at least a chap strongly identified in the public mind as Ian â is front and centre on so many albums; thatâs never been an issue. Its all about the brand isnt it? "Jethro Tull" on the cover will always be more "recognisable" (Sell more!) than "Ian Anderson", especially after those awkward years of Ian justifying use of his own name to distance himself from Jethro Tull (along with those lengthy interviews ) and then gradually reintroducing "Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull". He can do as he likes of course. I dont mind the "return " of Tull now, its been almost a decade since Barre was booted, and Im a lot happier with the folk Rock guitar style of Joe (plus his strong vocals) than ever I was with the generic string bending of Florian.
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