Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick [Limited] [Remaster]

Artist:

Jethro Tull

See Also:

Flower Kings (The) Drake, Nick Pentangle Pegg, Dave Spock`s Beard

Description:

This special limited edition release of THICK AS A BRICK - 25TH ANNIVERSARY contains one previously unreleased live track and interviews with Ian Anderson, Martin Barre and Jeffrey Hammond.
Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson (vocals, flute, guitar, violin, saxophone, trumpet); Martin Barre (guitar, lute); John Evan (organ, piano, harpsichord); Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (bass); Barriemore Barlow (tympani, percussion).
Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, England.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
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, harpsichord, organ); Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (bass instrument); Barriemore Barlow (timpani, percussion).
Recording information: Morgan Studios, North London, United Kingdom.
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 is 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 obscure here, but the sophisticated arrangements and virtuoso 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 fashion. THICK AS A BRICK demands close attention, but rewards the same handsomely.
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.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Thick as a Brick (Part 1)
2. Thick as a Brick (Part 2)
3. Thick as a Brick - (live)
4. Interview With Ian Anderson, Martin Barre and Jeffrey Hammond

Album Information

Release Date:

01/26/1999

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Progressive Rock

Label:

Chrysalis Records (USA)

Producer:

Ian Anderson; Terry Ellis

Catalog Number:

95400

Original Release Year:

1972

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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