Thickas a Brick - part 1
Thickas a Brick - part 2
Good, that's the track list of this 1972 JethroTull album out of the way! Whilst throughout most of the sixties (and, indeed, even now) albums consisted of 10 or more three minute pop ditties, this album as a (kind of) prog rock masterpiece, has one long song, though with different musical and lyrical themes throughout. But perhaps I am getting ahead of myself.
JethroTull, named after the developer of the seed drill (a bit of random trivia there for you), has morphed and melded through their long history. Very bluesy in their first two albums, Tull was 'accused' of producing a prog rock album with 1971's Aqualung. Ian Anderson, the lead singer, flautist, guitarist, song writer (and, indeed, the only constant member throughout Tull's long lifetime - they are still going now, though ...
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* An Autobot Insignia Electronic Voice Box (with speaks classic phrases).
OPTIMUS PRIME "TRANSFORMED"
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Product details
Title
Thick As A Brick (25th Anniversary) [Remastered]
Performer
Jethro Tull
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Progressive Rock
Release Date
06/1997
Original Release Year
1972
Label / Distributor
Chrysalis / EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics
Producer
Ian Anderson; Terry Ellis
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Mixed
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
724385770524
Catalogue Number
CDCNTAV 5
Additional notes
Album Notes
This edition of THICK AS A BRICK contains a bonus live track and interview. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson (vocals, guitar, violin, flute, saxophone, trumpet); Martin Barre (guitar, lute); John Evan (piano, organ, harpsichord); Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (bass); Barriemore Barlow (tympani, percussion). Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, England. While never as high-minded or technically facile as the likes of Yes or ELP, Tull began incorporating complex time changes, sophisticated harmonic structures and highly developed lyrical themes on THICK AS A BRICK, the realization of the artistic growth begun on AQUALUNG. It's here that Tull finally bursts into full-blown prog-rock mode. While AQUALUNG was a group of discrete compositions united by a theme, THICK AS A BRICK consists of one extended piece that occupies the length of the album. Lyrically, Anderson's intentions are a bit more obscure here, but the sophisticated arrangements and virtuosic performances are enough to carry the show. John Evan's piano and organ are at the heart of this complex piece, which moves through an endless succession of tempos, moods and modes in a manner similar to vintage Genesis or the aforementioned Yes, but with a grittier edge. Most importantly, the whole things flows in a cohesive manner. THICK AS A BRICK demands close attention, but rewards the same handsomely.
Album Reviews
Rolling Stone (6/22/72, p.54) - "...their music spins a delicate web of sensitive sounds: sometimes lilting, sometimes soaring to form a brilliant backdrop for the meaningful lyrics and improvisational techniques..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Thick As A Brick (parts 1 & 2)
2.
Interviews
3.
Thick As A Brick (live)
4.
Interview With Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Martin Barre & Jeffrey Hammond
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