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 Jethro Tull - Bursting Out-Live

Jethro Tull - Bursting Out-Live After playing this album for literally months, I have finally sat my skinny arse down to lend some ink to the wonderful Jethro Tull recording Live-Bursting Out. It is now remastered, thank you very much Chrysalis/Capital records for doing so, and Ian Anderson of course, for being there to supervise and lend your personal touch with colorful liner notes.

This was Jethro Tull at their peak; I have no question in my mind regarding that, particularly after some of their strongest releases prior to this, War Child, Minstrel In The Gallery, Songs From The Wood and Heavy Horses. It certainly was a vintage musical renaissance for the band and progressive rock. In this wonderfully productive period, arguably the best JT lineup emerged. I am sure there are many JT fans that will disagree with my assessments for favorites, but that is the beauty of being a Tull fan, there are so many great albums and lineups to choose. Well, I have added another album to my ever-growing favorites list.

This is the band in top-flight form and the remastering certainly gave this recording a newfound crispness and clarity. Ian is in splendid voice and the band is as tight as it was going to get on that particular tour. For those of us who wish we were there (yours truly) and those that were, this double CD set is a must have acquisition. You cannot say you are a true JT fan if this album is not in your collection. This collection of live tracks epitomizes the JT sound of that era.

Tracklist
Disc 1
1. No Lullaby (5:34)
2. Sweet Dream (4:52)
3. Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day (5:02)
4. Jack in the Green (3:36)
5. One Brown Mouse (4:07)
6. A New Day Yesterday (3:07)
7. Flute Solo Improvisation/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Bourée (5:41)
8. Songs from the Wood (2:31)
9. Thick as a Brick (12:30)
Disc 2
1. Hunting Girl (6:00)
2. Too Old to Rock 'N' Roll: Too Young to Die (4:19)
3. Conundrum (6:54)
4. Minstrel in the Gallery (5:47)
5. Cross-Eyed Mary (3:39)
6. Quatrain (1:50)
7. Aqualung (8:34)
8. Locomotive Breath (5:31)
9. The Dambusters March/Medley (3:27)



© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
Posted By: Keith Hannaleck
Genre: Progressive Rock
Release Date: 1978/2004
Record Label: Capitol/Chrysalis http://www.hollywoodandvine.com
Website: http://www.jtull.com


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