Comments:
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 developedlyrical themes on THICK AS A BRICK, the realisation 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.<br />
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.<br />
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Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick (25th Anniversary Edition)<br />
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Artist...............: Jethro Tull<br />
Album................: Thick as a Brick (25th Anniversary Edition)<br />
Genre................: Rock<br />
Source...............: CD<br />
Year.................: 1972<br />
Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Atapi 44 X CD Rom<br />
Codec................: LAME 3.90<br />
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III<br />
Quality..............: Standard, (avg. bitrate: 207kbps)<br />
Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44100 hz<br />
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3<br />
Information..........: <br />
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Included.............: NFO, PLS, M3U<br />
Covers...............: Front <br />
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Tracklisting<br />
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1. (00:22:40) Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick (Part 1)<br />
2. (00:21:10) Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick (Part 2)<br />
3. (00:11:50) Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick (Live at Madison Square Garden 1978)<br />
4. (00:16:30) Jethro Tull - Interview With Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Martin Barre and Jeffrey Hammond<br />
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Playing Time.........: 01:12:11<br />
Total Size...........: 106.73 MB
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