When I think of Jethro Tull, these are the songs that come to mind. Not really greatest hits, but definitely great songs. I remember Tull from the beginning, the British blues band that would become the blender of numerous musical genres, but would continue the blues vibe. Picking five songs to represent more than 50 … More 5 Defining Jethro Tull Songs
Here are 25 albums that failed to get the love they deserve. These albums have taken a backseat in the artist’s catalog, perhaps without benefit of a charting single or surrounding a band lineup change. It may have gone out of print or the rights became tied up. Quality music fails to connect for a … More Underrated Albums
This has always been a curious album in the Tull library. It marked a major band lineup change and a recognition of a changing musical landscape. The constants in the band was of course, founder Ian Anderson, and guitarist Martin Barre who joined with the second album. I found Tull albums in the second half … More Jethro Tull: A (1980)
Favorite Jethro Tull song? Impossible choice, there are so many. I looked around for a good greatest hits collection, mainly from their classic period. No collection is perfect, but I found a good one: The Best of Jethro Tull: The Anniversary Collection. This two-disc set omits a few classics and includes a couple of lesser … More Jethro Tull: Greatest Hits
The third studio album by Jethro Tull was Benefit. The first two albums were learning experiences for Tull, they started as a blues band but had this wild folk flair, on the way to developing their style. Suddenly, they hit on their musical mantra, it came together on this third album. For many Tull fans, … More Jethro Tull: Benefit (1970)
There seem to be a lot of 50-year anniversaries, rockers are senior citizens now. Even many of their fans are long in the tooth but still sweet in the ear. Jethro Tull is not a “he” as many have assumed, although in reality, Jethro Tull is a he, Ian Anderson. In 50 years, Jethro Tull … More Jethro Tull at 50
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