Your comments are really important in a world where many young people are obsessed by obtaining likes, subscribers and shares. A reason I love your channel is that whilst you have responded on a few occasions to pressure to explore certain bands you have more consistently followed and developed analysis of those bands and artists which have most attracted your own personal interest and enjoyment. Tull is a great example. Keep ploughing your own furrow, be open to new avenues but don’t go chasing likes and subscribers for their own sake.
This, when you get right down to it, i's just a great song, great lyrics, great music, and I've got to say, there will never be anything like them ever again. Jethro Tull is a once in a lifetime phenomenon. The greatest band of all time. As 1Much as you can appreciate the music as you listen to the albums, not having ever seen them live, you will never be able to understand that perspective. But in the early seventies Jethro Tull, simply put, was the greatest band that ever performed live. I've seen them 44 times through their career, and those early concerts have never been equaled by any other band that I've ever seen. There's a few that have come close, but none that have equaled. Jethro Tull is truly legendary.
I'm also a 40+ timer, and fav band fan, almost right from my first hearing of Stand Up. Echoing William - the dynamics of their live performances were astounding, incredible, bordering on unbelievable at times. Ian was the front man to rule them all, with a stage presence that commanded your attention, a clear, powerful, and mellifluous voice, a wild man appearance belied by wry intelligence and naughty wit, and a crazy physicality that looked like gymnastics on stage. Their musical flexibility was unmatched, going from soft Elizabethan folk, to blues, jazz, prog rock, and a mix of classical, full-scale wailing that had to be experienced to be believed. I recall many shows, where at the end, we sat or stood around in stunned disbelief, not really certain if what we'd just experienced was real. I could go on, with examples, but I've probably said too much already. Anyway, that's how good they really were live.
@@williambaldridge1203 yes, those truly were the days - the 3 key albums; Benefit, Aqualung, TAAB. Unfortunately, personal circumstances prevented me from seeing PP - I missed the whole tour, and they never did it again. Ian spoke of how 2 hours live was a practical limit that caused them to truncate the long pieces, which no one was ever happy about - but it was in the framework of those pieces that the band reached their peak of intensity - full-chat passages of face melting, mind blowing, sublime brilliance. You didn't want it to end, but it had to. It was unsustainable for too long - rather like orgasm, as Jeffrey used to say, LOL. They did an excellent job of moderating it. We'll never forget it, eh?
A kind of 'heavy' ballad, this is certainly brooding stuff from Tull and rather dark. It has a very beautiful melody though. As I've said before, the atmosphere of this album is quite unique in their catalogue.
Thank you for choosing this album. The end of the sixties and the beginning of the seventies was the period with the most creative and experimental bands. So many different styles, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Spooky Tooth .....
Having a real album cover enhances the entire experience. It’s hard to describe how exciting it was, when I was your age, to pour over the artwork and information, while listening to the entire album. It’s an essential part of the artist’s concept, in many cases, Tull’s “Thick as a Brick” being a prime example.
Ian apparently grew up a very intense, almost wild individual. Very in the moment, energetic, malcontented. This album may be the most intense expression of that. It carries over to Aqualung but as they got into Thick as a Brick and the next few years he began to become a more refined and calculated performer. He still had intensity and a derision of a society he saw as a bit decrepit, but his expression was more through the commentary and keen observation than a bombastic live presence. He's an very intense individual. And when he talks about making music he has always stated he cannot look back, he puts the music he has made in its place and moves forward, a very hungry creative mind. Occasionally if a song could not be fit onto an album he would revisit it and alter the composition and then utilize it. Also, he routinely had so much material for albums that he could have made double albums, so their box sets are stuffed with great hidden gems. They were just terrific.
I wore grooves in this album...."Nothing (much else) To Say" about this album. Classic Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson I must again say is in my top 5 of GOAT vocalists of rock.
I think the key is, "there is none that I could give you wouldn't find". Which dovetails pretty nicely with your philosophy of following your own path. Truths are universal. The journey is personal.
Back in the day when you bought an album you played it over and over again. I had an eight track and cassette tape decks and would record albums for friends so we had car jams. Music really can change your frame of mind. I encourage young people to get a home stereo if you want to play the songs like they were meant to be heard.
I'm conflicted. These young "listeners", commentators, of a niche that's so important to my memory and my life. I want to say, omg, I've lived this "feeling" imparted through so many years of this song, these songs, these albums. omg. Say what you want. What's in it for you? Doughnuts to an AARP meeting? I love this music. The deep paths in my soul, like a beloved old and reliable friend. Alas...
There are several Tull songs with bass that does that slipping into your subconscious trick - the bass seems to be there to pluck at the tensions created by other elements of the arrangement, alternately heightening the tension and chuckling knowingly at your response to it.
As a new viewer I am enjoying your videos a lot, but above all I compliment you for understanding the importance of "album covers" in the pre-digital age. Even more so today because with them a lot os lost. Covers, especially gate-fold covers and double albums added so much to the experience of finding and diving into all the content; auditory, kinesthetic, emotional and visual. Did you get the fold out cover for Stand Up? The liner notes, the art, the photos, the musicians and producer all inform the experience. It's all about the feels.
On this album Benefit, Tull shows us their mastery of hard rock, just like their mastery of any other genre of music they happen to put their minds to, as exhibited on the other albums in their repertoire. Each song on this album is a beautiful gem in it's own right.
the ascending arpeggios in the chorus really do make a sort of momentary emotional crescendo -- always like this song in particular - a really tasty mix, lots of harmonious midrange. Anderson seems to be saying don't make me your sensai, your guru, you've effed up but find your own path, don't lean on me since you must learn to stand on your own two legs. Think of Dave Matthews, he has had his sh!t together and tried to give his wisdom, such as he had, to his audience - which was the same, in a way: develop a strong heart, an open mind, stand tall and realize the facts of life, and deal with it compassionately - but yes, it's pretty zen: clear your mind and let in the reality, and face it bravely and with love
Follow your heart and gut. Hopefully you find career that makes you glad. Live in the present. The twists and turns in life will blow your mind with many watershed moments. Cheers
As you also note, they really messed around in the studio with unusual recording techniques. On 'With You There to Help Me' the songs starts with backward tracked flute and he uses it here and there throughout the song.
Holy Shit! I bought this album when it came out. To see someone now just discovering it is fantastic. You should have seen these guys live around this time, early to mid 70's. Another Holy Shit!
Soundscape is exactly the right word! Barre really creates some atmospheric stuff here. And I agree the engineering /production values are much better on this album, imho. Enjoying the whole album approach!!
Ian came across like he was a vary deep thinker. Because of this, he, like a lot of artist at that time was asked (Mostly by journalist) how he thought of the things that were going on in the world. This song was his way of telling those who were asking that he had "nothing to say."
what you were saying reminds me of zappa lyrics " do you love it/do you hate it/there it is/the way you made it" check out his song "brown shoes don't make it"
Great analysis, man 👍 and that comment was really damn insightful, I believe it 100% and can relate in some ways. This album and especially these first 2 songs are so unique in their darker musical style and profound lyrics. Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the album as a whole once you've finished it. Next up is one of my favorites *Alive and well...* (even if it's a shorter one)
Ian's voice on the early albums was wonderful, such a shame he later had the problems and the changes that made to his voice on the late 80s/90s albums. I need to revisit the earlier albums more often.
I get off the Tull bus after A Passion Play due to Ian's voice. I like a handful of tracks off later albums, but it's like his voice got thin and nasally all of sudden.
This Was was more of a heavy jazz influence, and Ian Anderson was just learning how to play the flute ... Stand Up had the full integration of Martin Barre (guitar) who apparently never used effects (or pedals) but was fabulous and the music got more into the blues/rock area; and Benefit was a full flowering of the band and heavier sound, leading to Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.
I have to say, I listened to the Benefit album last night in its entirety and while I don't dislike it in any way, it is definitely not one of my favorite Tull albums. But of course, I leave that for you all to decide for yourselves. By the way, welcome to the world of vinyl and having the artwork to look at as the music plays, as well as the lyrics. (If it so happens to have any inside.) That used to be a big part of the experience and has somewhat been lost as the technology has "advanced."
I agree when he first mentioned benefit a few months ago I listen to it then and then a second time and this will be the third time going through it and it's growing on me but I certainly like other albums much more
Remember that it was not until the late 60s that full stereo recordings became the norm so the engineers and the bands themselves were having a fine time exploring the possibilities. This led to some very obvious and arguably ( by later standards) overdone movement between the 2 speakers in the early years ( a bit like the obsession with poking our eyes out when 3D cinema was released.) Some bands made more subtle use of it than others.
Hey Daniel, someone said you're doing the US version of the album which apparently means you're gonna miss out on some great track(s?) So the next song should actually be *Alive and Well and Living In* in case that's not included on the album you're going by... It's a pretty short song so you should be able to squeeze it in next, there're some cool kinda semi-heavy parts 🤘
Ian Andersons lyrics in the first lp s is heavily influenced from his relationship with his dad especially and his mum.another subject that he was expressing in interviews consider the contempt he felt for the hippie movement.i think that living with so little, playing in the street,after he left home, made him much more mature for his age.a really smart person i think.he is criticising them who criticise (hippies) and his father's generation at the same time..:)
People rave about Barrie Barlow's drumming, and he is great, but I'll take Clive Bunker any day. Same with Glenn Cornick on bass. Bunker was great in Steve Hillage's live band in the mid-late 70s.
I was lucky enough to see Glen cornick live at a Jethro Tull convention the organizers convinced him to show up and he jammed with a number of other groups that were there doing cover songs it was really great
@@GeoffCB Actually, I think we agreed to do "Living in the Past" next, several members thought that should be included, even though it's not strictly a studio album.
To be honest, I always felt that "Benefit" was a transition album (it's got good stuff, but the parts of the album don't always feel connected). "This Was" was their birth in the british blues revolution and "Stand Up" was the realisation that they were on a journey, "Benefit" seems devoid of direction and "Aqualung" is the coming home thing. After that they never felt lost again.
Right, still Tull got lost on "A" and "Under Wraps" (and maybe "the Broadsword and the Beast" to a lesser extent). Then they moved on successfully with a Dire Straits feel on "Crest of a Knave", "Rock Island" and "Catfish Rising", all of three are good albums IMHO
@@SebGeddy Well, I do not like 'A' or 'Under Wraps', but then again I do not like most of the music produced in the 80's and those albums are firmly set in that decade (like my late teens). They can be taken as a logical development for a band of that period (even if they are not in correlation with personal taste). 'Crest of a Knave' and onwards feels more like a regression to an earlier state of affairs than development (don't get me wrong I like them better as well but they are not exactly cutting 'Tull' edge). If you think about it 'Too old to R ...' was kind of pointing (a little bit) in the direction of 'A'.
@@Rapatacoosh Agreed, still "Too Old to Rock..." and "Songs from the Wood" are pleasant albums (though not great) but I think "Heavy Horses" and "Stormwatch" are really good...
Yeah deep song. Everyone should find the meaning of life on their own terms. JT is saying if I inject my thoughts how does that effect your path forward?. We are souls living in a physical 3D meat suit to learn spiritual lessons. Reincarnation (Yes, Yeshua taught this - hidden), is to fig it out. Live in Ego (left brain 10 %) or connection to source right brain (90%). The Kingdom is Within.
Great vocals, bass and drums. Lyrics not entirely accurate (also true of the previous one) - possibly someone having trouble with Ian’s British accent.
This album is a GEM!!
Yup, looking forward to hearing the reaction on to Cry you a song, my fave
@@fordp69 oh man, yeah thanks, autocorrect fail! I've updated thanks
My favorite on that album
Your comments are really important in a world where many young people are obsessed by obtaining likes, subscribers and shares.
A reason I love your channel is that whilst you have responded on a few occasions to pressure to explore certain bands you have more consistently followed and developed analysis of those bands and artists which have most attracted your own personal interest and enjoyment. Tull is a great example. Keep ploughing your own furrow, be open to new avenues but don’t go chasing likes and subscribers for their own sake.
It profoundly affected me in 1970 when it first came out, as it still does. So wonderful to see you reacting similarly 51 years later!
This, when you get right down to it, i's just a great song, great lyrics, great music, and I've got to say, there will never be anything like them ever again. Jethro Tull is a once in a lifetime phenomenon. The greatest band of all time. As 1Much as you can appreciate the music as you listen to the albums, not having ever seen them live, you will never be able to understand that perspective. But in the early seventies Jethro Tull, simply put, was the greatest band that ever performed live. I've seen them 44 times through their career, and those early concerts have never been equaled by any other band that I've ever seen. There's a few that have come close, but none that have equaled. Jethro Tull is truly legendary.
I'm also a 40+ timer, and fav band fan, almost right from my first hearing of Stand Up. Echoing William - the dynamics of their live performances were astounding, incredible, bordering on unbelievable at times. Ian was the front man to rule them all, with a stage presence that commanded your attention, a clear, powerful, and mellifluous voice, a wild man appearance belied by wry intelligence and naughty wit, and a crazy physicality that looked like gymnastics on stage.
Their musical flexibility was unmatched, going from soft Elizabethan folk, to blues, jazz, prog rock, and a mix of classical, full-scale wailing that had to be experienced to be believed. I recall many shows, where at the end, we sat or stood around in stunned disbelief, not really certain if what we'd just experienced was real. I could go on, with examples, but I've probably said too much already. Anyway, that's how good they really were live.
@edfederoff2679 Absolutely I doubt there will ever be any other band to equal the live performances from the 70's.
@@williambaldridge1203 yes, those truly were the days - the 3 key albums; Benefit, Aqualung, TAAB. Unfortunately, personal circumstances prevented me from seeing PP - I missed the whole tour, and they never did it again. Ian spoke of how 2 hours live was a practical limit that caused them to truncate the long pieces, which no one was ever happy about - but it was in the framework of those pieces that the band reached their peak of intensity - full-chat passages of face melting, mind blowing, sublime brilliance. You didn't want it to end, but it had to. It was unsustainable for too long - rather like orgasm, as Jeffrey used to say, LOL. They did an excellent job of moderating it. We'll never forget it, eh?
A kind of 'heavy' ballad, this is certainly brooding stuff from Tull and rather dark. It has a very beautiful melody though.
As I've said before, the atmosphere of this album is quite unique in their catalogue.
Thank you for choosing this album. The end of the sixties and the beginning of the seventies was the period with the most creative and experimental bands. So many different styles, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Spooky Tooth .....
Having a real album cover enhances the entire experience. It’s hard to describe how exciting it was, when I was your age, to pour over the artwork and information, while listening to the entire album. It’s an essential part of the artist’s concept, in many cases, Tull’s “Thick as a Brick” being a prime example.
Finally someone selected Tull's finest song.
This is one of my favorite JT albums. wonderful more personal songs.
A brilliant song from a brilliant band. Pleased to share your Tull journey Daniel.
The song that got me into Tull, and I never looked back 👏👏👍🤘
I think your analogy is spot on- I also think Ian throws in the fact that forcing their troubles and social opinions on him to validate how they feel
Ian apparently grew up a very intense, almost wild individual. Very in the moment, energetic, malcontented. This album may be the most intense expression of that. It carries over to Aqualung but as they got into Thick as a Brick and the next few years he began to become a more refined and calculated performer. He still had intensity and a derision of a society he saw as a bit decrepit, but his expression was more through the commentary and keen observation than a bombastic live presence. He's an very intense individual. And when he talks about making music he has always stated he cannot look back, he puts the music he has made in its place and moves forward, a very hungry creative mind. Occasionally if a song could not be fit onto an album he would revisit it and alter the composition and then utilize it. Also, he routinely had so much material for albums that he could have made double albums, so their box sets are stuffed with great hidden gems. They were just terrific.
I wore grooves in this album...."Nothing (much else) To Say" about this album. Classic Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson I must again say is in my top 5 of GOAT vocalists of rock.
The coda with its entangled guitars is to die for
my own vinyl of benefit has inside printed all the lyrics of the songs , which the previous owner was good enough to put in there before selling it
I think the key is, "there is none that I could give you wouldn't find". Which dovetails pretty nicely with your philosophy of following your own path. Truths are universal. The journey is personal.
It’s actually “should I laugh or should I fight”.
Aqualung was one of my first albums I owned when it came out. I was 14 years old, I played it constantly
So nice to see a young man listening to this album that is 50 years old!
Ahhhh yes.... the lost enjoyment of album covers. I'm glad you are doing JT in order and to be able to understand their progression over the years.
Back in the day when you bought an album you played it over and over again. I had an eight track and cassette tape decks and would record albums for friends so we had car jams. Music really can change your frame of mind. I encourage young people to get a home stereo if you want to play the songs like they were meant to be heard.
I was a junior in High School when this came out. I bought the 8 track and wore it out in my 68 Firebird.
Daniel, hard to believe that they’re not in the HOF, proves what a joke it is.
They should have been in about 25 years ago
'I wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member'! Groucho Marx.
Nothing cooler than having the album in your hands was great times
An amazing song. The guitar work on the early albums was really wonderful. "To your own pressing problems, and the hate you must unwind."
I'm conflicted. These young "listeners", commentators, of a niche that's so important to my memory and my life. I want to say, omg, I've lived this "feeling" imparted through so many years of this song, these songs, these albums. omg. Say what you want. What's in it for you? Doughnuts to an AARP meeting? I love this music. The deep paths in my soul, like a beloved old and reliable friend. Alas...
Il finale e' una autentica gemma! Bravo Martin e bravo Ian.
Lovin' it, lovin' it! What a great number, what a great album, what a great dissector.
There are several Tull songs with bass that does that slipping into your subconscious trick - the bass seems to be there to pluck at the tensions created by other elements of the arrangement, alternately heightening the tension and chuckling knowingly at your response to it.
As a new viewer I am enjoying your videos a lot, but above all I compliment you for understanding the importance of "album covers" in the pre-digital age. Even more so today because with them a lot os lost. Covers, especially gate-fold covers and double albums added so much to the experience of finding and diving into all the content; auditory, kinesthetic, emotional and visual. Did you get the fold out cover for Stand Up? The liner notes, the art, the photos, the musicians and producer all inform the experience. It's all about the feels.
On this album Benefit, Tull shows us their mastery of hard rock, just like their mastery of any other genre of music they happen to put their minds to, as exhibited on the other albums in their repertoire.
Each song on this album is a beautiful gem in it's own right.
the ascending arpeggios in the chorus really do make a sort of momentary emotional crescendo -- always like this song in particular - a really tasty mix, lots of harmonious midrange. Anderson seems to be saying don't make me your sensai, your guru, you've effed up but find your own path, don't lean on me since you must learn to stand on your own two legs. Think of Dave Matthews, he has had his sh!t together and tried to give his wisdom, such as he had, to his audience - which was the same, in a way: develop a strong heart, an open mind, stand tall and realize the facts of life, and deal with it compassionately - but yes, it's pretty zen: clear your mind and let in the reality, and face it bravely and with love
Follow your heart and gut. Hopefully you find career that makes you glad. Live in the present. The twists and turns in life will blow your mind with many watershed
moments. Cheers
As you also note, they really messed around in the studio with unusual recording techniques. On 'With You There to Help Me' the songs starts with backward tracked flute and he uses it here and there throughout the song.
What about "Play In Time"! Crazy!
Holy Shit! I bought this album when it came out. To see someone now just discovering it is fantastic. You should have seen these guys live around this time, early to mid 70's. Another Holy Shit!
I've been enjoying the trip
Good video, waooo congratulations how good that a young man enjoys this music. A hug bother
I have Nothing to Say except this is my #2 Tull lp.
number 1
@@stevemd6488 actually tie for me w aqaulung.
Soundscape is exactly the right word! Barre really creates some atmospheric stuff here. And I agree the engineering /production values are much better on this album, imho. Enjoying the whole album approach!!
Ian came across like he was a vary deep thinker. Because of this, he, like a lot of artist at that time was asked (Mostly by journalist) how he thought of the things that were going on in the world. This song was his way of telling those who were asking that he had "nothing to say."
Benefit just kicks ass.
what you were saying reminds me of zappa lyrics " do you love it/do you hate it/there it is/the way you made it" check out his song "brown shoes don't make it"
Great analysis, man 👍 and that comment was really damn insightful, I believe it 100% and can relate in some ways. This album and especially these first 2 songs are so unique in their darker musical style and profound lyrics. Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the album as a whole once you've finished it.
Next up is one of my favorites *Alive and well...* (even if it's a shorter one)
I agree with sound scapes! Of the first five albums Benefit is the most sonically different and all songs have a different vibe. Rock on Dan!
One of my favourites from the album....Thanks Daniel.
The feature of this song is Martin Barre's soaring, sizzeling lead guitar.
Ian's voice on the early albums was wonderful, such a shame he later had the problems and the changes that made to his voice on the late 80s/90s albums. I need to revisit the earlier albums more often.
I get off the Tull bus after A Passion Play due to Ian's voice. I like a handful of tracks off later albums, but it's like his voice got thin and nasally all of sudden.
apparently Anderson contracted a throat infection on tour, had an operation, and got voice troubles as a result
It didn't really get thin and nasaly until 'Crest Of A Knave', where he sounded like Mark 'bloody' Knopfler! That's when i lost interest.
This Was was more of a heavy jazz influence, and Ian Anderson was just learning how to play the flute ... Stand Up had the full integration of Martin Barre (guitar) who apparently never used effects (or pedals) but was fabulous and the music got more into the blues/rock area; and Benefit was a full flowering of the band and heavier sound, leading to Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.
I have to say, I listened to the Benefit album last night in its entirety and while I don't dislike it in any way, it is definitely not one of my favorite Tull albums. But of course, I leave that for you all to decide for yourselves. By the way, welcome to the world of vinyl and having the artwork to look at as the music plays, as well as the lyrics. (If it so happens to have any inside.) That used to be a big part of the experience and has somewhat been lost as the technology has "advanced."
I agree when he first mentioned benefit a few months ago I listen to it then and then a second time and this will be the third time going through it and it's growing on me but I certainly like other albums much more
Wait til you get to 'To Cry You A Song'...
and Teacher, Sossity
To Cry You a Song has been my favorite Tull song for half a century. The raw power with the incredible rhythm section just rippin' it up!
Man, you've got plenty to say...☺
Or, as Lao Tse said: "the fool asks, the wise man smiles".
Just a reminder to include "Living in the Past" in your album list.
Remember that it was not until the late 60s that full stereo recordings became the norm so the engineers and the bands themselves were having a fine time exploring the possibilities. This led to some very obvious and arguably ( by later standards) overdone movement between the 2 speakers in the early years ( a bit like the obsession with poking our eyes out when 3D cinema was released.) Some bands made more subtle use of it than others.
I think this might be my favorite Jethro Tull song overall. I'd say it's definitely better than anything on the Aqualung album.
Young guy likes early Tull? There's still hope for this world.
Hey Daniel, someone said you're doing the US version of the album which apparently means you're gonna miss out on some great track(s?)
So the next song should actually be *Alive and Well and Living In* in case that's not included on the album you're going by...
It's a pretty short song so you should be able to squeeze it in next, there're some cool kinda semi-heavy parts 🤘
Ian Andersons lyrics in the first lp s is heavily influenced from his relationship with his dad especially and his mum.another subject that he was expressing in interviews consider the contempt he felt for the hippie movement.i think that living with so little, playing in the street,after he left home, made him much more mature for his age.a really smart person i think.he is criticising them who criticise (hippies) and his father's generation at the same time..:)
My #1 Till album.
Tull
Talltelltilltolltull
You are very insightful for such a young dude.
People rave about Barrie Barlow's drumming, and he is great, but I'll take Clive Bunker any day. Same with Glenn Cornick on bass. Bunker was great in Steve Hillage's live band in the mid-late 70s.
I was lucky enough to see Glen cornick live at a Jethro Tull convention the organizers convinced him to show up and he jammed with a number of other groups that were there doing cover songs it was really great
Love the Tull Expedition, but I'm mostly just waiting until you eventually get to Songs From the Wood and Heavy Horses...
❤
Benefit and Stand Up are stand up albums!
I guess A Passion Play is the next album. That's another 1 song album split into 2 parts, like Thick As A Brick. Speaking of which, cool shirt.
That is going to be so different!
@@GeoffCB Actually, I think we agreed to do "Living in the Past" next, several members thought that should be included, even though it's not strictly a studio album.
@@fordp69 Yes, that would fall in line chronologically. That's a good one too.
@@fordp69 Yes, less of a shock! Makes sense - it spans all the years up to TAAB.
Tull's most cynical album, but it's still my favourite!
👍, Otherwise, I’ve got nothing to say.
Also, I think [heat] on the lyrics page should be "hate", but what do I know?
Yes - also love should be laugh.
yep
To be honest, I always felt that "Benefit" was a transition album (it's got good stuff, but the parts of the album don't always feel connected). "This Was" was their birth in the british blues revolution and "Stand Up" was the realisation that they were on a journey, "Benefit" seems devoid of direction and "Aqualung" is the coming home thing. After that they never felt lost again.
Right, still Tull got lost on "A" and "Under Wraps" (and maybe "the Broadsword and the Beast" to a lesser extent). Then they moved on successfully with a Dire Straits feel on "Crest of a Knave", "Rock Island" and "Catfish Rising", all of three are good albums IMHO
@@SebGeddy Well, I do not like 'A' or 'Under Wraps', but then again I do not like most of the music produced in the 80's and those albums are firmly set in that decade (like my late teens). They can be taken as a logical development for a band of that period (even if they are not in correlation with personal taste). 'Crest of a Knave' and onwards feels more like a regression to an earlier state of affairs than development (don't get me wrong I like them better as well but they are not exactly cutting 'Tull' edge). If you think about it 'Too old to R ...' was kind of pointing (a little bit) in the direction of 'A'.
@@Rapatacoosh Agreed, still "Too Old to Rock..." and "Songs from the Wood" are pleasant albums (though not great) but I think "Heavy Horses" and "Stormwatch" are really good...
Good album, although I like the variety on STAND UP (the album before it) even better.
You are listening to THE GREATEST ROCK PERFORMER OF ALL TIME...No else is remotely close to Ian Anderson
Yeah deep song.
Everyone should find the meaning of life on their own terms. JT is saying if I inject my thoughts how does that effect your path forward?. We are souls living in a physical 3D meat suit to learn spiritual lessons. Reincarnation (Yes, Yeshua taught this - hidden), is to fig it out. Live in Ego (left brain 10 %) or connection to source right brain (90%). The Kingdom is Within.
Can you please do US/ Africa we are the world? I watched a couple other reactors, and I kept thinking of you. Maybe do it with your Dad?
Great vocals, bass and drums. Lyrics not entirely accurate (also true of the previous one) - possibly someone having trouble with Ian’s British accent.
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This song was stolen by Sting with Fortress Around Your Heart!!!!!!
perfect
Daniel, you must check out John Fogerty's new video and song, Weeping in the Promised Land. It's an anthem for these times.