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Jethro Tull

Ian Anderson has been making music for over a quarter of a century. The band he went into the studio with was Jethro Tull but the personal was either different from album to album or something on a personal level was going on with bandmates from album to album that he had to take over their playing duties. Name your top 5 Jetro Tull albums.
1)Aqualung
2)Crest of a Knave
3)Benifit
4)Songs from the Woods
5)Stormwatch
I have been buying the 24 bit remasters which sound great but also the updated liner notes by Ian tell you what "Trauma" the band was going through with each recording.
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dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
"The mouse police, never sleeps" Heavy Horses is one of my favorites.
peter_s
1,320 posts
 
Can anyone speak to the best quality recordings: both CD and LP? I have a greatest hits CD and it sounds absolutely aweful. I'd like to get some recordings that capture the magic.

Thanks, Peter
qdrone OP
1,039 posts
 
Is it the new 24 bit remastered? I have found the three Tull 24 bit remasters I have purchased sound great.The 24 bit remaster of Stormwatch sounds better than my original pressing vinyl IMS.I don't think my phono amp is as good as my Sony Modwright in getting all the detail. I know there is a 24 bit remastered greatest hits out there.
jsd52756
420 posts
 
Tull has always been my favorite artist. Unfortunately they have been one of the worst for sound quality. I agree that the Xmas album is awesome along with the live Aqualung. Finally some fidelity! I never understood what Mr. Anderson was thinking with his mastering techniques.
As long as you asked:
War Child
Stand Up
Songs From the Wood
Xmas Album
Living in the Past

Regards, John
linkster
431 posts
 
Peter, I love the sound of the Jethro Tull Christmas Album insofar as studio recordings issued on CD. A Little Light Music is also my favorite live recording on CD although I am a little biased due to the excellent playing of Dave Pegg. Dave also appears on several tracks of the Christmas Album.
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