You have landed right into the bands rich vein of musical output. Tull has progressed through many exciting (and at times challenging) projects. Both this and the sister album “Heavy Horses” create a wonderful blend of folk and rock and are worthy favourites in many fans eyes (and ears) including mine. Earlier albums are probably the richest and most rewarding, but I suspect whilst “Thick as a Brick” and “Aqualung” will be on everyone’s lips, “The Minstrel in the Gallery” holds a special place in my discography. Go back further into “the dim and distant past” and you will also reveal Tulls origin roots in blues style music. One thing is sure..life and music with Jethro Tull is rich and varied and consistently rewarding.
I hear ya, now that he's getting into the "Deeper" cuts, he should go for every song on their greatest hits album Original Masters to really get him ready to go down the rabbit hole...there is not a bad song...Tull never ceases to impress...
You have discovered a unique band and will enjoy listening to more of their catalogue of music. So many great songs-and no two albums are alike- so dive into the music. Recommend that you start with Stand Up 1969 and continue with each album that follows through 1980 as well as those that followed through the 80’s and 90’s. I think you will definitely enjoy the music of this band!
This is the Jethro Tull album I could not do without. Aqualung, of course is their most commercially successful album, but this one is musically one of the folkiest, and pleasantly restrained (good in this case), with some of the best vocal harmonies. Ring Out Solstice Bells, The Whistler, Velvet Green, and of course Hunting Girl are all on this album and they all have their place as the best song to hear at some time in your life. I don't know why The Whistler is not played all the time. It is the pied piper song of the rock era.
Songs From the Wood was part of what was considered by many to be a three album trilogy that covered three different distinct eras: Songs From the Wood covered the pre-agricultural era, Heavy Horses covered the transition from muscle power to steam and coal, and Stormwatch covered the post industrial era. All great albums.
Always loved this album. Cap in Hand, Velvet Green, Fires at midnight, Ring Out Solstice Bells. I inherited my brother's record collection when he went to college back in 1977. I still listen to this one often.
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This whole album is wonderful, especially for a pagen folky like me. It is one of my favorite albums. Please listen to the whole album when you get a chance. "Cup of Wonder" is my Beltane song and "Ring out the Solstice Bells" I use for Yule. I have had this album since it came out. As others have stated, Heavy Horses is a follow up and is also a favorite, especially the title song. I went to see them in concert during the Heavy Horses tour. I had not heard of "Prog Rock"as a type of music until I started watching reactors. I looked it up and it does work with my definition of Tull's music - intelligent rock, both in lyrics and in the use of many styles of music and instruments.
The genius of composition and execution that was Jethro Tull is fully displayed on this album; check out "Hunting Girl" for another taste before the whole album. The album _Stormwatch_ is also rich and varied with "Something's On the Move" rock blast countered with the subtlety of "Dun Ringill."
Agree! This full album as well as most of Heavy Horses and Minstrel in the gallery. No bad or boring songs and most are as brilliant as this one. In the Summer of 1978 I lived by myself in my Granddads house (guarding it after he had died). The only music I had brought was Songs from the wood + Heavy Horses. I still think it was a good choise!
Tull is definitely one of my favorite bands that I was lucky to grow up with. I have even seen them (Ian Anderson) in concert with family. Amazing. Glad you’re enjoying them too!
SALVOG - Loved this review and the joy that you obviously got from listening to it. As for the Genesis - PLEASE DO A REVIEW OF THE COMPLETE "THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY"..... I will be there for it... Thank you for asking.. great to tell you I will be in the audience.... Keep on Rocking As for when did I first hear this... The day the album came out... I'm an old git and have been buying records since the mid sixties. And with a job and leavin home in the 70's then there was so much music in my house. It never gets stale.... Same as the Genesis... I can promise you that. You will be listening to all these records decades from now with a smile on your face tahnking youtube for letting you discover all this great music that I GREW UP WITH...... I was one lucky man... Stay safe.
As always thank you for doing thoughtful reactions, researching and knowing at least something about what you’re going to listen to. I’ve loved Jethro Tull since the 70’s when they were huge. For some reason Ian Anderson is never mentioned when rating rock vocalists. I don’t understand it. I adore his voice. Definitely in my top five. And you can HEAR the intelligence in his voice. Interesting trivia….. Ian is the father-in-law of Andrew Lincoln, the actor who plays Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead.
I'm just discovering your channel. 'Songs From the Wood' is my favorite Tull album, so thank you. Anderson was also one of the very best frontman you have ever seen. Some folks would love you to react to 'Thick As a Brick', but that really is such a huge chunk. For an experience, you would truly enjoy the live version from Madison Square. The energy level is unbelievable.
I have this on CD in the car for our frequent long drives. This album is perfect for Ian Anderson. I've always felt that he is a wandering medieval minstrel in another life, haha! If you want to listen to a whole Tull album, I would highly suggest Aqualung!!!! Or Thick As A Brick
Your excitement and enthusiasm reminds me of when I first started listening and buying Tull albums in the late 60's. Many albums and live concerts since then I still get tingles hearing the sheer genius of their music. Thank you for your review and spending time to influence potential new fans to Ian Anderson and JethroTull.
For a full album listen I'd highly recommend "Heavy Horses", the follow up album to this. It has a perfect blend of prog & folk and I think consistency of good song writing that will make for a seamless listening experience. The title track is epic with great guitar lines.
Genesis yesterday, Tull today? Yes! Next Tull album? Minstrel in the Gallery. My opinion, better than Aqualung, which we've all heard a million times Just so you know, you do 70s prog, I'm in...PS the song "Velvet Green" from Songs from the Wood album is the stand out on it, hope you go for it!
Absolutely a great candidate for a full album listen -- the weakest song on it is merely excellent, and it is unique in tone and style beginning to end. Top 10 album of all time for me. I like other Tull as well, from their entire range, but this is always #1 for me.
I can’t tell from your comment if you already know there WAS a classical album featuring Jethro Tull songs played by the L.A. Philharmonic, but there is! Enjoy! 😊
My older brother introduced me to Songs From the Woods after The Minstrel in the Gallery. I then discovered Thick as a Brick and Aqualung. When I was growing up, we bought albums, not songs. We would hear a song we liked on the radio, and buy the album. We were rarely disappointed.
My favourite from tais álbum is Hunting Girl. And he performed the song "to me" on a show: loooking into my eyes while playing the flute standing on one foot, crossed legs, as the classical Ian's figure.❤
I’ve got tickets to see Jethro Tull in August. I can’t wait! I hope you listen to this entire album and also the Heavy Horses album. Brilliantly composed and played.
I bought this album when it came out...I enjoyed listening to it...but I'm a big Tull fan..I've seen them five times...each show was a spectacle to behold!...My favorite album of theirs is "War Child"....check out that title song...thanks for bringing back great memories...peace ✌🏽 13:45
Everything from the folk-rock trilogy is a must-listen. Any song on "Songs from the Woods," "Heavy Horses" and "Stormwatch" is worth a reaction video. So much brilliance and unique instrumental work along with the insightful lyrics.
If Prog Rock ends up being your genre space, you’ll have a blast with your content … There are so any great bands and songs Thank you for going in this direction
OMG YES --- I do hope you decide to do the entire The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album --- You wont be sorry --- I found that this animated clips a big help to understanding the epic journey of Rael and it helps a first time listener navigate the story --Its not perfect but is done pretty well -- Its breaks down into 4 sections like sides of the album -- Here is the first one ua-cam.com/video/0IgJfENNYhI/v-deo.html Also a HUGE Tull fan here --- So glad you are enjoying discovering what makes this band so special -- this album has some real gems on it Pibroch being a favorite one of mine --- I dont know how familiar with their catalog but I hope you treat yourself to more -- LOVE most of the older albums but didnt care for the first album This Was -- its way too jazzy for my taste but to my delight they hit the right groove for me
Anderson is a perfectionist which caused much difficulty in the band. He drove everyone as hard as himself. But the results speak for themselves. This album is superb. Yes there are many others and lots of people will say Aqualung orbothers are best but the "folk" trio of the Heavy Horses era is my favoutmeite period Thick as a Brick was a favourite of mine at the time too.
Songs From The Wood is one of my favorite albums of all time! Yes, please listen to it in it’s entirety, it’s an amazing journey. A companion album (at least for me) is Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die (title track is my favorite, but it is also quite the musical journey). Love your reactions, your enthusiasm and enjoyment is so fun to watch. 🤗
Yes. You should listen to Tull albums. This Was Stand Up Aqualung Songs from the Wood Minstrel in the Gallery Thick as a Brick are a good starting place
This ẁas their ɓest album in my opinion. Three songs you ṅeed to hear are The Whistler, Velvet Green , and Fires at Midnight. JT was my first concert in 1979, amazing.
Don't blame people for lack of views-the fact is that Jethro Tull isn't for everybody.Many of their songs are complicated ,jumbled and very busy,so not everybody can assimilate them.Don't get me wrong,I'think they are absolutely brillant and beyond awesome.Tull does have some mainstream songs that they tamed down,and made them easier to listen to and those instantly became mega-hits,songs like Bungle in the jungle,Aqualung and others.Great reaction and I'd love to see you react to Minstrel in The Gallery and Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day,more brillant Tull repertoire.
Prog (especially of the 1970s) pulls your brain in expanding musical directions. Sometimes it is not that pleasant on the first listen, but if you give it a chance when it is not such a shock to hear weird rhythms and fast changes, you really see it as complicated art. Prog is not the end-all, be-all of music, it is like a fancy drink at a tropical bar. Sometimes thats great, sometimes you just want a beer, or a stiff shot instead. Or some sweet cherry wine. Jethro Tull is some dark craft ale by the campfire. tasty.
Try Jethro Tull from when they started in 1968 and work your way forward in their discography. A bit jazz related at first then morphed into prog rock. All great and mostly unknown brilliance.
What a gas. I think this music is challenging, like Yes or Rush or Classical. I know I know I missed a lot of bands. ELP, Kansas, Genesis, ad infinitum. And Bach. I've loved this music almost from day one, and I might credit my exposure to Classical as a child.
Jethro Tull like many other bands are not their top 10 hits . The best is on the album's tracks that dont get radio time . one of my many favorites is "life is a long song" beautiful words and so sweet .
When it's alowed to place a tip for yer Projekt "well lets listen to that carpet crawler stuff🤔", the album it's the best way to hear in one "Session". Bring enough time and take whatever Provision that brings you in a proper mood, and then start "the lamb lies down on broadway". On you tube theres a Video, where someone has done the work to make Kind of anime out of that Story. But first I would prefer to consume it only by ear. In Tulls discography you start quite on well place, with "Songs from the wood" Begins kind of trilogy. The following albums "heavy horses" and "stormwatch" are showing an development in Sound that sadly ended, with a completely change in "A". In fact it became actually another Band.
Agreed Lars… things did change…but fair play when I saw them on the “Broadsword” tour the live work was still incredible and the band still paid homage to past glories.
You are my favorite reviewer. Your style is true. Maybe you know this song, but if not could you please review the Space Oddity by David Bowie on Midnight Special (TV show). It really was a different time!
"Musical Genius" is an incredibly apt description. You MUST do this entire album! Every song on this album is amazing. "Hunting Girl" is a production and musical masterpiece. "Velvet Green" is a soothing lyrical journey through the English countryside. If you loved "Songs From the Wood", this entire album will knock your socks off!
Ian Andersons’ word play was always lyrical, sly and humorous. Juxtaposed with the “rock opera” sensibilities, created a lush soundscape. I always thought Songs from the Wood to be an extraordinarily underrated album. So glad to see your appreciation. Please continue to explore the rest of it, enjoy!!
Prog rock at its creative best. For some reason critics have long hated this band, and fans of theirs like me wonder what more they could have done to innovate and blaze new musical trails that had never even been closely approached. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame should have a wing exclusively dedicated to these guys, but instead they've never even been nominated. It's unbelievable. I've seen them play live and it was even more impressive in person. Ian Anderson's flute playing, as well as acoustic guitar talents (he also plays sax) and singing, and he wrote it all. What more does he have to do?
The Jethro Tull period 1969 -1980 were freaking awesome ...Top 3 in rock n roll history
#1 from 69 to present in my book.
You have landed right into the bands rich vein of musical output. Tull has progressed through many exciting (and at times challenging) projects. Both this and the sister album “Heavy Horses” create a wonderful blend of folk and rock and are worthy favourites in many fans eyes (and ears) including mine. Earlier albums are probably the richest and most rewarding, but I suspect whilst “Thick as a Brick” and “Aqualung” will be on everyone’s lips, “The Minstrel in the Gallery” holds a special place in my discography. Go back further into “the dim and distant past” and you will also reveal Tulls origin roots in blues style music. One thing is sure..life and music with Jethro Tull is rich and varied and consistently rewarding.
I hear ya, now that he's getting into the "Deeper" cuts, he should go for every song on their greatest hits album Original Masters to really get him ready to go down the rabbit hole...there is not a bad song...Tull never ceases to impress...
You have discovered a unique band and will enjoy listening to more of their catalogue of music. So many great songs-and no two albums are alike- so dive into the music. Recommend that you start with Stand Up 1969 and continue with each album that follows through 1980 as well as those that followed through the 80’s and 90’s. I think you will definitely enjoy the music of this band!
Probably my favorite Jethro Tull album! Thank you for listening to this with us!
I'm with you on that. The album is so perfectly crafted without a single bad track.
Yes, without doubt the best JT album for me.
And every one a gem. Favourite? Hard to say, but though short and sweet, probably Fire at Midnight.
As far as a favorite track, I'm divided between the title track, Jack in the Green and Hunting Girl.
This is the Jethro Tull album I could not do without. Aqualung, of course is their most commercially successful album, but this one is musically one of the folkiest, and pleasantly restrained (good in this case), with some of the best vocal harmonies. Ring Out Solstice Bells, The Whistler, Velvet Green, and of course Hunting Girl are all on this album and they all have their place as the best song to hear at some time in your life.
I don't know why The Whistler is not played all the time. It is the pied piper song of the rock era.
Songs From the Wood was part of what was considered by many to be a three album trilogy that covered three different distinct eras: Songs From the Wood covered the pre-agricultural era, Heavy Horses covered the transition from muscle power to steam and coal, and Stormwatch covered the post industrial era. All great albums.
Always loved this album. Cap in Hand, Velvet Green, Fires at midnight, Ring Out Solstice Bells. I inherited my brother's record collection when he went to college back in 1977. I still listen to this one often.
Cap in hand ;)
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@@KayentaMoenkopi no problem, I wrote it with love
This is SUCH an amazing song!!!!!! Pure talent and creativity! ❤️
This whole album is wonderful, especially for a pagen folky like me. It is one of my favorite albums. Please listen to the whole album when you get a chance. "Cup of Wonder" is my Beltane song and "Ring out the Solstice Bells" I use for Yule. I have had this album since it came out. As others have stated, Heavy Horses is a follow up and is also a favorite, especially the title song. I went to see them in concert during the Heavy Horses tour. I had not heard of "Prog Rock"as a type of music until I started watching reactors. I looked it up and it does work with my definition of Tull's music - intelligent rock, both in lyrics and in the use of many styles of music and instruments.
Songs for the heart, spirit and ears! Always, always expect the unexpected from JT! Thank you for this SG!
The genius of composition and execution that was Jethro Tull is fully displayed on this album; check out "Hunting Girl" for another taste before the whole album. The album _Stormwatch_ is also rich and varied with "Something's On the Move" rock blast countered with the subtlety of "Dun Ringill."
I first heard this when it was released in 1977 - I’d been a Tull fan for years by then: the first album I bought was Benefit in 1970 (when I was 16).
Love Jethro Tull. I've seen them 4 times and they are absolutely magical. Try to find a live video.
Do the whole album. So much goodness is waiting to be discovered by you.
Agree! This full album as well as most of Heavy Horses and Minstrel in the gallery. No bad or boring songs and most are as brilliant as this one.
In the Summer of 1978 I lived by myself in my Granddads house (guarding it after he had died). The only music I had brought was Songs from the wood + Heavy Horses. I still think it was a good choise!
Genesis LLDOB is great album but Songs from the Wood is a total masterpiece. Every song.
Tull is definitely one of my favorite bands that I was lucky to grow up with. I have even seen them (Ian Anderson) in concert with family. Amazing. Glad you’re enjoying them too!
Great reaction & analysis thanks Salvo.....this band are so unique and gifted, awesome choice!
SALVOG - Loved this review and the joy that you obviously got from listening to it. As for the Genesis - PLEASE DO A REVIEW OF THE COMPLETE "THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY"..... I will be there for it... Thank you for asking.. great to tell you I will be in the audience.... Keep on Rocking
As for when did I first hear this... The day the album came out... I'm an old git and have been buying records since the mid sixties. And with a job and leavin home in the 70's then there was so much music in my house. It never gets stale.... Same as the Genesis... I can promise you that. You will be listening to all these records decades from now with a smile on your face tahnking youtube for letting you discover all this great music that I GREW UP WITH...... I was one lucky man... Stay safe.
Beautiful song and album - I’d love to see you react to the whole thing.
Perhaps Tulls quintessential work. Medieval music springs forth evergreen in rock n roll.
Tull's late 70's 'folk' albums are my favorite albums of one of my favorite bands. I'm glad you're checking it out.
As always thank you for doing thoughtful reactions, researching and knowing at least something about what you’re going to listen to. I’ve loved Jethro Tull since the 70’s when they were huge. For some reason Ian Anderson is never mentioned when rating rock vocalists. I don’t understand it. I adore his voice. Definitely in my top five. And you can HEAR the intelligence in his voice.
Interesting trivia….. Ian is the father-in-law of Andrew Lincoln, the actor who plays Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead.
More Jethro Tull please
One of my favorite artists growing up. Can thank my dad for that.
I'm just discovering your channel. 'Songs From the Wood' is my favorite Tull album, so thank you. Anderson was also one of the very best frontman you have ever seen. Some folks would love you to react to 'Thick As a Brick', but that really is such a huge chunk. For an experience, you would truly enjoy the live version from Madison Square. The energy level is unbelievable.
This is my favorite Jethro Tull album I can't believe you finally got to this I am loving it I hope you do every song they are fantastic
Always a minstrel masterpiece, when Jethro Tull hits the stage!
I have this on CD in the car for our frequent long drives. This album is perfect for Ian Anderson. I've always felt that he is a wandering medieval minstrel in another life, haha! If you want to listen to a whole Tull album, I would highly suggest Aqualung!!!! Or Thick As A Brick
Wow.. grew up on Jethro Tull. Highly recommend Thick as a Brick live from Madison square Garden. Was 12 th row center. One of many many shows.
YES! More Tulll. I like Minstrel In The Gallery best. No one ever talks about it but is simply amazing & not one single on it. Incredible.
This album is great. I used to play this one on drums. It's challenging.
Anything from the album Songs From The Wood is cool !! Excellent , excellent album , one of my favorites for forty years !!
Как же мне нравится смотреть, как у людей расширяются глаза и приоткрывается рот, когда они слушают эту песню. Это действительно другой уровень.
Give the album Bursting Out a listen - a live performance of songs like this. They were even more astounding live than they were in the studio.
The Songs from the Wood album is magical and is best listened to start to finish, probably my favorite album of all time
Your excitement and enthusiasm reminds me of when I first started listening and buying Tull albums in the late 60's. Many albums and live concerts since then I still get tingles hearing the sheer genius of their music. Thank you for your review and spending time to influence potential new fans to Ian Anderson and JethroTull.
For a full album listen I'd highly recommend "Heavy Horses", the follow up album to this. It has a perfect blend of prog & folk and I think consistency of good song writing that will make for a seamless listening experience. The title track is epic with great guitar lines.
Genesis yesterday, Tull today? Yes! Next Tull album? Minstrel in the Gallery. My opinion, better than Aqualung, which we've all heard a million times Just so you know, you do 70s prog, I'm in...PS the song "Velvet Green" from Songs from the Wood album is the stand out on it, hope you go for it!
Absolutely a great candidate for a full album listen -- the weakest song on it is merely excellent, and it is unique in tone and style beginning to end. Top 10 album of all time for me. I like other Tull as well, from their entire range, but this is always #1 for me.
"Heavy Horses" is also a great album from that era, you might want to listen to.
Because of you I'm hearing fascinating music I would never would have bothered with. Imagine this song with a full classical orchestra.
I can’t tell from your comment if you already know there WAS a classical album featuring Jethro Tull songs played by the L.A. Philharmonic, but there is! Enjoy! 😊
This is definitely a great song
Yeah, this was my first introduction to Tull back in 1980. I was amazed at the rock, folk and orchestration!!
Canciones desde el bosque!!! Este fue el comienzo de mi pasión por jethro tull, uno de sus mejores trabajos...
Have been a fan of Jethro Tull since 1961 and have seen them live they are brilliant musicians
Nice reaction. Yes on the Lamb Lies Down. Songs From The Wood is brilliant and some Yes's South Side Of The Sky deserves your attention.
If you ever go to a Renfair, playing certain Jethro Tull songs like this one is sure to get you in the mood. One of my fav Tull songs.
Jethro Tull definitely takes one on an interesting journey with every song. Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day will take you on a trip.
My older brother introduced me to Songs From the Woods after The Minstrel in the Gallery. I then discovered Thick as a Brick and Aqualung. When I was growing up, we bought albums, not songs. We would hear a song we liked on the radio, and buy the album. We were rarely disappointed.
My favourite from tais álbum is Hunting Girl. And he performed the song "to me" on a show: loooking into my eyes while playing the flute standing on one foot, crossed legs, as the classical Ian's figure.❤
Somebody should have warned you before listening. These guys are pure musicians.
My favorite Tull album! Just brilliant!
I’ve got tickets to see Jethro Tull in August. I can’t wait! I hope you listen to this entire album and also the Heavy Horses album. Brilliantly composed and played.
You should listen to that whole album...it gets more mystical and the tunes are sooooo good.
Don't miss the underrated 70s prog band Gentle Giant. "On Reflection - Live at BBC Sight and Sound 1978 (HD) Remastered"
A pleasant surprise here one of my favorite albums of all time hope you enjoy love you
This is a beautiful album, I binged on it in my "camping" days. Anderson is a master.
I bought this album when it came out...I enjoyed listening to it...but I'm a big Tull fan..I've seen them five times...each show was a spectacle to behold!...My favorite album of theirs is "War Child"....check out that title song...thanks for bringing back great memories...peace ✌🏽 13:45
Everything from the folk-rock trilogy is a must-listen. Any song on "Songs from the Woods," "Heavy Horses" and "Stormwatch" is worth a reaction video. So much brilliance and unique instrumental work along with the insightful lyrics.
Love their first dozen albums, but Stand Up is one of my favorites
How can you get so much fine music packed into 5 minutes?
Jethro Tull was always one of my favorite group.
If Prog Rock ends up being your genre space, you’ll have a blast with your content …
There are so any great bands and songs
Thank you for going in this direction
OMG YES --- I do hope you decide to do the entire The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album --- You wont be sorry --- I found that this animated clips a big help to understanding the epic journey of Rael and it helps a first time listener navigate the story --Its not perfect but is done pretty well -- Its breaks down into 4 sections like sides of the album -- Here is the first one ua-cam.com/video/0IgJfENNYhI/v-deo.html Also a HUGE Tull fan here --- So glad you are enjoying discovering what makes this band so special -- this album has some real gems on it Pibroch being a favorite one of mine --- I dont know how familiar with their catalog but I hope you treat yourself to more -- LOVE most of the older albums but didnt care for the first album This Was -- its way too jazzy for my taste but to my delight they hit the right groove for me
You'll be hovering like a fly...waiting for a windshield on the freeway.
Anderson is a perfectionist which caused much difficulty in the band. He drove everyone as hard as himself.
But the results speak for themselves.
This album is superb. Yes there are many others and lots of people will say Aqualung orbothers are best but the "folk" trio of the Heavy Horses era is my favoutmeite period
Thick as a Brick was a favourite of mine at the time too.
Songs From The Wood is one of my favorite albums of all time! Yes, please listen to it in it’s entirety, it’s an amazing journey. A companion album (at least for me) is Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die (title track is my favorite, but it is also quite the musical journey). Love your reactions, your enthusiasm and enjoyment is so fun to watch. 🤗
I started high school in 1968 and graduated college in 1976. Good years for music. This would have taken me into my master years.
Easily my favorite Tull album. Every song on it a gem, imo.
Yes!!! Please listen to Lamb Lies Down On Broadway in full
Heavy Horses continues this exploration of woodsy, folksy tunes...
Check out Cross Eyed Mary, or Teacher
Two more fire songs from this album: " Hunting Girl " and " Velvet Green "
I love your appreciation for the music!
Please tell me you're going to go further down the rabbit hole of the Tull catalogue
Great song and album! If you were going to do a full album, either this or “Too Old to Rock ‘n Roll, Too Young to Die” another fantastic album!
Yeah...This is a jam the first time you hear it!!
My first interaction with Tull...I was so caught off guard!!
Yay!
Fantastic this album is a masterpiece, just watched your Carpet Crawlers reaction from another Masterpiece....
Listen to Aqualung in full from TULL!!! CLASSIC
OMG! That song gave me eargasms…🫠
Genesis astounding tull i listen in car every day
One of my favorite albums. Just great. Try "Hunting Girl." When the music world zigged, Jethro Tull zagged.
Yes. You should listen to Tull albums.
This Was
Stand Up
Aqualung
Songs from the Wood
Minstrel in the Gallery
Thick as a Brick
are a good starting place
It reminds me of time spent watching: “The WITCHER”!
This ẁas their ɓest album in my opinion. Three songs you ṅeed to hear are The Whistler, Velvet Green , and Fires at Midnight.
JT was my first concert in 1979, amazing.
One of my favourites from them is called: passion play. But with that LP you have to listen to the whole thing.
Don't blame people for lack of views-the fact is that Jethro Tull isn't for everybody.Many of their songs are complicated ,jumbled and very busy,so not everybody can assimilate them.Don't get me wrong,I'think they are absolutely brillant and beyond awesome.Tull does have some mainstream songs that they tamed down,and made them easier to listen to and those instantly became mega-hits,songs like Bungle in the jungle,Aqualung and others.Great reaction and I'd love to see you react to Minstrel in The Gallery and Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day,more brillant Tull repertoire.
Jethro Tull are metal gods. Ian with his flute control the tempo. Tull's later albums are good but the earlier albums set the mood for all TullHeads.
Prog (especially of the 1970s) pulls your brain in expanding musical directions. Sometimes it is not that pleasant on the first listen, but if you give it a chance when it is not such a shock to hear weird rhythms and fast changes, you really see it as complicated art. Prog is not the end-all, be-all of music, it is like a fancy drink at a tropical bar. Sometimes thats great, sometimes you just want a beer, or a stiff shot instead. Or some sweet cherry wine.
Jethro Tull is some dark craft ale by the campfire. tasty.
Try Jethro Tull from when they started in 1968 and work your way forward in their discography. A bit jazz related at first then morphed into prog rock. All great and mostly unknown brilliance.
Very renaissance vibe I love it
What a gas. I think this music is challenging, like Yes or Rush or Classical. I know I know I missed a lot of bands. ELP, Kansas, Genesis, ad infinitum. And Bach. I've loved this music almost from day one, and I might credit my exposure to Classical as a child.
Jethro Tull like many other bands are not their top 10 hits . The best is on the album's tracks that dont get radio time . one of my many favorites is "life is a long song" beautiful words and so sweet .
☮️💙💙💙🔥genius!
When it's alowed to place a tip for yer Projekt "well lets listen to that carpet crawler stuff🤔", the album it's the best way to hear in one "Session".
Bring enough time and take whatever Provision that brings you in a proper mood, and then start "the lamb lies down on broadway". On you tube theres a Video, where someone has done the work to make Kind of anime out of that Story.
But first I would prefer to consume it only by ear.
In Tulls discography you start quite on well place, with "Songs from the wood" Begins kind of trilogy. The following albums "heavy horses" and "stormwatch" are showing an development in Sound that sadly ended, with a completely change in "A". In fact it became actually another Band.
Agreed Lars… things did change…but fair play when I saw them on the “Broadsword” tour the live work was still incredible and the band still paid homage to past glories.
I always think of this as Renaissance Rock
Jethro Tull = Rock n Roll meets the Renaissance period..
You are my favorite reviewer. Your style is true. Maybe you know this song, but if not could you please review the Space Oddity by David Bowie on Midnight Special (TV show). It really was a different time!
"Musical Genius" is an incredibly apt description. You MUST do this entire album! Every song on this album is amazing. "Hunting Girl" is a production and musical masterpiece. "Velvet Green" is a soothing lyrical journey through the English countryside. If you loved "Songs From the Wood", this entire album will knock your socks off!
Tull's "Nothing Is Easy" is another essential tune by that band.
I'd also recommend "Winter Wine" by Caravan, that's a prog banger right there!
Ian Andersons’ word play was always lyrical, sly and humorous. Juxtaposed with the “rock opera” sensibilities, created a lush soundscape. I always thought Songs from the Wood to be an extraordinarily underrated album. So glad to see your appreciation. Please continue to explore the rest of it, enjoy!!
This whole album is a story tellers banger
Prog rock at its creative best. For some reason critics have long hated this band, and fans of theirs like me wonder what more they could have done to innovate and blaze new musical trails that had never even been closely approached. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame should have a wing exclusively dedicated to these guys, but instead they've never even been nominated. It's unbelievable. I've seen them play live and it was even more impressive in person. Ian Anderson's flute playing, as well as acoustic guitar talents (he also plays sax) and singing, and he wrote it all. What more does he have to do?