12/8/2022 0 Comments Jethro tull 50 for 50The title song still packs a whollop, with its legendary, Martin Barre guitar riff. Of course, things changed drastically with Tull’s magnum opus, Aqualung. Other highlights of disc one include the ominous “With You There to Help,” Anderson’s infatuation with the educational system with “Teacher,” and the propulsive, horn-infused rocker, “Sweet Dream.” “Mother Goose” began Tull’s more reserved phase. “A New Day Yesterday” is blistering hard rock, in a way, predicting their Grammy Award 20 years later. “A Song For Jeffrey” is the closest Tull would get to their blues roots, with Anderson imitating an old Delta shaman in his vocals and harmonica. Yet, the thing is, the track still jumps out of the speakers. “Living in the Past” was an early high point, and its lyrical content is certainly ironic all these years later. “Love Story,” featuring mandolin, flute and electric guitar, signaled that Jethro Tull were not your typical progressive rock band. Things begin with the blues-driven “Nothing is Easy” (the song’s final minute is worth playing again and again for its insanity). 50 For 50’s one goal is to bring together the best of Jethro Tull over its 5-decade career, and it succeeds very well. Previous collections, like 20 Years of Tull and the 25th Anniversary box set have added unreleased tracks, live cuts and alternate mixes, along with their common material. Jethro Tull’s music has been compiled many times, but 50 For 50 is the most complete overview of their entire career ever put together. The finest collection of the band’s music ever assembled Jethro Tull – 50 For 50 (Parlophone/Chrysalis)
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