Reviews
Jul 18, 2024
By Hays Davis
Recorded in Germany and Switzerland during their tour for 1978’s Heavy Horses, Bursting Out showcases Jethro Tull’s fascinating interplay while touching on most of the band’s releases up to that point. More
Nov 13, 2023
By Hays Davis
1982’s The Broadsword and the Beast was Jethro Tull’s assured declaration that they had no interest in resting on their ’70s peaks and laurels. To celebrate the album and offer it up for new consideration, The 40th Anniversary Monster Edition is an indisputably accurate description for this whopping eight-disc set. More
Jan 11, 2022
By Hays Davis
Jethro Tull’s third album, 1970’s Benefit, was a transitional record that bridged from ’69’s successful Stand Up to their major breakthrough with ’71’s Aqualung. More
May 05, 2021
By Hays Davis
While the 1980 album A may not rank as high on some Jethro Tull fans’ lists as career peaks such as 1971’s Aqualung or ’72’s Thick as a Brick, the 3-CD/3-DVD A (A La Mode) 40th anniversary edition offers an excellent platform for reevaluation. More