I was sucked in by the wonderful cover artwork when I was brought this back in 1982. But I loved this album so much and still do. I was brought up on aqualung and thick as a brick and loved this more direct melodic approach. Synthesisers sound a bit dated now but great songs and feel to this album.
Hi I am a massive JT. I am all in with this reissue campaign. This is thexway to make box sets. Chrysalis Parlaphone and Mr. Anderson have said the standard. I am awaiting my set. Cannot wait... it took me a while... but decided to get it before they disappear. God bless Barry. Your unboxings and reviews are among my favorites. Your sense of humor and command of the English language is a bonus. Pardon me if I am repeating myself. Keep up the excellent work.
Great review of this monster release. I particularly like the way you slowly turn the pages so as we can fully absorb the images and get a full appreciation of this excellent edition in the amazing Jethro Tull deluxe collection.
Here's to hoping two things: Tull will do a reissue run of all the deluxe sets, for those who missed out on some & don't / can't spend 200GBP. 2.: next up a Bursting Out deluxe with all recorded shows from tour not already released.
I'd buy a deluxe live set of that tour. Otherwise this Broadsword set will be my last. After this point I lost interest in Tull. I've got all the boxes finally with Brick re-released.
Ian Anderson said in an Interviews, they won't do Bursting Out as a Set, since all the concerts of that period were quite similar and one of these is already released on the Heavy Horses Box. Sorry.
What? 40 years!!!!! I worked beside a guy called Billy who was a huge Tull fan. Seems like only yesterday he excitedly came back from lunch with this 'new' Tull album.
Totally agree with your favorite. Overhang is an increible track. Broadsword was always my favorite album and took significantly greater meaning after my military war time experience.
Just got my copy yesterday played it to death already SWIRLING PIT is also a Fairport convention tune I was surprised to find this here ... Ian says for UNDER WRAPS he has a drummer in mind to replace the drum machine sound from the original ! BRING THAT ON 😀
Great album…..loads of outtakes, demo, bonus and associated tracks from the Broadsword and the Beast sessions. I’ve already preordered my copy of Jethro Tull-Broadsword And The Beast 40 Anniversary Monster Edition….and gleefully await it’s arrival. Great review of the box set. And…..absolutely……Steve Wilson’s mixes are always clearer, brighter with great attention to small details. Until next time……”Cheerio!”🪈
I actually think the "period-piece" aspect is a plus. Analog synths mixed with acoustic textures make it incredibly appealing to me. I saw Tull on this tour and it was a wonderful show.
This album came out when I saw Tull play in Montpellier in France. It was so new my local music shop couldn't get hold of it before the concert. I was amazed by the new songs and especially the keyboards of Peter-John Vettese. "Broadsword", Beastie", "Watching You, Watching Me", "Clasp" are classics. My favourite Tull album alongside "Benefit". Waiting to see the price before ordering. PS: Just checked on Amazon and put in my pre-order. Can't wait! I usually refer to this album as "The Scottish Album" due to the references and the fact Ian Anderson is from my home town of Dunfermline and Peter-John Vettese from Edinburgh.
I was staying in Pathhead and I went across the bridge to Dunfermline, went into the tourist centre, nothing about Ian Anderson in it. The assistant in the centre never heard of Tull,mind you he was young,anyway saw the football ground.
This must have been IA's most prolific writing period, the outtakes would have made at least another full album. I agree about Overhang, it's a belter.
Im in my 50's and have only recently gotten into Tull..I'm on catch up, but I love their 70's stuff, and gradually collecting Jethro Tull on vinyl. I started with Aqualung and its my favourite so far
@@classicalbum Thank you, it really grabbed me straight away, I then bought 'Benefit', 'Songs from the wood' and most recently, 'Stormwatch'. I really am starting to get the Jethro Tull sound and I'm wondering why I didn't discover them properly before. I will buy another vinyl next month, so I keep looking at reviews like this to give me some pointers. All the best
@@classicalbum no not yet, but its on my to do list..am currently listening to thick as a brick on youtube, and enjoying it, so that might be my next purchase
I am glad that you heard Tull now versus later. You have missed an incredible profound phenomenal journey to present. I saved A Passion Play for last, but I was still 17. You are one of those late but fortunate ones going thru life in 1 direction but upon hearing Tull suddenly change direction. See them in the city and on the mountains of the moon, and hope and pray that others come after their time.
I love Broadsword and the B Sides are some of my favorites. I would love to hear how Slow Marching Band sounds on this remix. This one might be a must have.
Hi - great review. I have been with Jethro Tull from day 1, and I have to say this is one of my favourite Tull albums, 80's sound or not - its just great !! I know - you cant beat the first 6 or 7 albums - all classics, but I mean - whats not to like about Broadsword ? Great songs and great playing. I have my order in :-) These are a wonderful series of Tull releases, unfortunately a number of them are extremely hard to find and IMO people are taking advantage of that and demanding hugely inflated prices for them. I get it - its supply and demand, but for Tull fans its very disappointing. They need to do some reissues on this series to bring more product into the market place and stop these rip off merchants demanding these outrageous prices. Thanks for a great review am looking forward to getting my copy to add to my collection. Cheers Doug (from Down Under)
What this costs is cheaper than going out to watch a football match, and that's without your beer. Any way Ebenezer are you looking forward to Christmas?
They're very cost effective box sets. I've gotten all of them for around $35 each and the packages are very well produced. Compare that the very costly Pink Floyd deluxe sets.
I received the Box Set today. It is fabulous! It may be the best one of the lot. My top three Jethro Tull Box Sets are, in no particular order: Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses, and Broadsword and the Beast. Two issues with the Box Set. 1.) The CDs/DVDs are difficult to take out and put in the case. At times I was worried I was going to either break the CD/DVD or the case itself. Be careful! 2.) Steven Wilson removed some of the fine flute work overdubs that Ian Anderson did for the Nightcap Editions, 20th year Box Set, and the 2005 Remastered Version of Broadsword and the Beast. Some examples are: Crew Nights, Rhythm in Gold, Motoreyes, etc. Having said that, the quality of Steven Wilson's remix is awesome!!! All in all, this is an awesome Box Set.
The one set I've been waiting for the most, also the album that got me into Jethro Tull in the first place as it was the very first album of their's that i bought, bought as a limited edition cassette in an oversized plastic case which unfortunately i dont have now. I wouldn't say the album is my favourite Tull album, there are too many to choose from for me to pick my favourite, what i will say though, its the most played of all my Tull albums, especially when i had the cassette, it was played constantly on my cars tape player until i replaced it on cd. Its a brilliant album, and this box set really does it justice. Thanks for reviewing the set, great video.
I’m very intrigued by your review of this particular box set. The only time I’d ever seen Tull was actually the Broadsword and Beast tour in ‘ 83. What a great, theatrical performance. I have an original press of the vinyl that I bought weeks before the concert but the record itself is no longer in mint condition. Fortunately however, that magnificent cover art is still in good shape. Even though its not one of Tull ‘s strongest albums, I still like most of the tracks and this box set you’ve presented is most impressive. Not sure it’s within my means just yet but it’s most certainly very tempting and I will keep it in mind. Thanks !!
Can't wait to get this boxset. It would be very interesting if you by any chance could secure an interview with Pegg or Conway about this period. Their views are rarely heard.
This was always my brother's and my favourite Tull album. He died in his 20s and we played Broadsword, Slow Marching Band and Cheerio at his funeral. After the wake, I got the album cover tattooed on my back in remembrance. Thank you for this! Can't wait to have a listen!
I have spent years listening to JT fans knocking Broadsword saying that it isn't up to their 70s albums, it only deserves a few plays, etc.... I respect their opinions, and in later times I defended it by saying that compared to Under Wraps, Broadsword is a masterpiece. Looking forward to this new release. I doubt my neighbours will, but I have to listen to them revving motorbikes and a constantly barking dog.
@@Fran-ho7qu I would prefer Metallica to the other racket the neighbours make, but they never play anything that I can hear. Perhaps the sweet sound of a 1000cc Kawasaki revving up is music to them. 🎶 LOL Or a constantly yapping dog....
Pre ordered weeks ago.Looking forward to the deluxe editions of under wraps(saw the band at Hammersmith odeon on this tour & sat in the same row as Jonathan King who was reviewing the concert for his entertainment USA television show) & crest of a knave.
Thank you for the preview . It looks great . I can’t wait to hear it , but wait I must , as I have it on pre-order . It isn’t released in Canada until September 1st . Cheers !
Got the vinyl through the other day, sounds great sounds more layered with nuances of other instruments coming through that were lost before, the set comes with a booklet but no 'Production manual' program in it.
I fell over my feet, bumped my head and ended up laid out on my back trying to order this as quickly as I could, as soon as I heard about it. And yes I went with the one with the free beer mat. Now I'm off to the hospital for more repairs.
Right now, I only have 6 of the box sets, (with my favorite so far is Benefit). But I will definitely be purchasing this monster box set. Right now, I'm shopping around for the best price.
Ordered it as soon as it was announced. More expensive than the previous ones,but you get more. Still better value than a heck of a lot of box sets that have a lot less music.
Whoever designed the disc holders should be congratulated for cleverness, then beaten. It took me twenty minutes to figure out how to release the discs. I store them separately from the box. The upward pressure might cause them to warp over time, and I fear edge damage from the packaging.
I totally agree with you sir I was actually PANICKING but once I calmed down and became logical about it I basked in the glory of this AMAZING box set 🤩
I worked at masion rouge studios in Fulham as a trainee tape op when this album was being recorded ... I sat in on many recording sessions .. Great bunch of guys .. made them lots of tea ... Good times
I remember at the time ... Not sure it was common knowledge but most of the album had been recorded before and the record company didn't think it was commercial enough at the time so brought in Paul Samuel Smith ex yard birds to produce a newer version. . A real honour to help on this album .. pity I had only just joined the studio .. which was owned by Ian Anderson.. at the time .. I would have got a credit on the album .. like the other tape ops on it 😞 .. I did however get an action man bubble bath gift at Christmas from Dave pegg lol 🤣 as I say great guys great fun .. Ian used to call me the succulent pig 🐷 lol ... I was a chubby sixteen year old 🤣
Great look at this. I know nothing about this period of Tull, and was a bit on the fence about it (my «book» collection not being complete, I’m 4 short so far) but I have to get this, 80’s sound or not. You really got me laughing there about the pigeon and reassuring us you WONT shoot it! Love it when reality sneaks into well planned stuff. I just posted opening RökFlöte and kept the part when I dupe myself into almost starting a rant! 😄
Great video! I just got to have this. "Thick as a brick" was the first one I bought back in 2012, and I have grabbed the rest on release days. It would be great if more bands follow this and release their classic albums in this format.
Floyd samson has a song very similar to Baker St. Muse by Jetbro Tull. The album is called The Distance, and the song is called The Ballad of O.C. Fisher.
Nice packaging. We only bought this cassette because it was in a larger than normal plasic moulded case. It's the only Jethro Tull album I've heard. I still play it. My brother couldn't stand it.
O don’t think 🤔 is a great Tull album 💿 despite is my favorite band but can’t deny de Tull boxes are All outstanding, here are my Tull all time best : 1. A Passion Play 2. Aqualang 3, Stand Up 4, Minstrel Gallery 5, Storm Watch with Heavy Horses ❤
Ordered mine . Ships sept 1st. Drag the dvd has no footage , would have loved to relive the show. At one point they were dressed like beggars each member picking through a garbage can and finding an acoustic instrument before breaking into a short acoustic set :)
I missed out on that Album because of the big failure flop of "A" .. Years later when I heard it I was surprised & thought what a magical album when the 20 year box set brought me back .
Although this is one of my favourite Tull albums, I don't think I will be buying this one. I have most of the others and caught them reasonably priced. However, the price puts me off this one, plus the desperately disappointing lack of video footage. There's quite a bit of live material for this time period so it's baffling why none made it here. Rights issues possibly? Otherwise, the 20th anniversary version covers all the songs I really want from this excellent period of the band.
For me, Broadsword is one of my fav Tull releases. Yes, it is dated sounding in parts…but there’s a charm to it…even the 2005 edition with the extra tracks - they were pretty good, esp. Overhang. I agree that it is one of their best songs, period. Killer solo by Barre on Seal Driver. Pussy Willow and the title track (Broadsword) are standouts. Great album.
I share your disappointment that the show from Germany was not made into a concert DVD. Especially since the band broadcasted the performance on their CZcams channel recently.
A friend gave me a tape with this and heavy heavy horses on it in 1985. Broadsword and the beast has always sounded flat and muffled to me, even the more recent remaster so I'm really looking forward to it. Ive ordered the burning shed exclusive coupling of this cd and the vinyl set. Id say its in my top five favourite JT albums. But i must sit down and list them, it could be number 3 after aqualung and shock horror roots to branches!
I love this album. But for whatever reason, I never got to see them perform this album live. One of my favorite features about these boxed reissues is the concert footage. Unfortunately, there is no concert footage, documentary footage, or ANY type of footage in this set, other than the same couple of dozen photos that display on repeat while playing the DVD audio. For the amount of cash I laid down for this particular set, that is a HUGE disappointment. Otherwise, great boxed set, right?
Maybe just me who noticed but the painting on page 107 has very much alikeness of Darth Maul character in Star Wars I: Phantom Meneace, released 1999, 17 years after this albums release.
You Under Wraps review led me to go back and listen to that album. This I don't need to. I have always liked TBatB. I liked it when it came out. Nice package but I don't think I need an 8 CD set of it.
I skimmed through the comments to see if it really was him or I was going crazy 😵💫 isn't that kind of random? Or is he just supposed to be a "beastie"
One of the best Tull albums imo. I always thought the production quality was good particularly the 2005 remaster plus extra tracks. Shame there is no live dvd concert as there is plenty of CZcams footage from that era/tour so someone was filming it!
Barry, great presentation. Like all the anniversary versions and box sets it seems the unreleased stuff is more exciting. Agree with you about Overhang. What about Mayhem Maybe and Too Many Too?
So... even when it was released I had issues, but I was full-on into the "punk/new wave" at that time and did like a few of the songs, but not the general sound. Got this, of course.... and honestly.... this is where Jethro Tull becomes The Ian Anderson Band. I can't help but think the synths from now on all sound like presets as a way to stick it to John Evans and Dee Palmer who I suspect were responsible for LOTS of the great Tull musical moments. If only Eddie Jobson had stayed to put the reigns on Ian Anderson's Roger Waters tendencies...
Already ordered it, only because I hope the live Recording is from Hamburg ( April 8th 1982), since this was the very first Concert I ever went to. Great Memory etc. Besides I still love this album after all these years and I' m eager to listen to all the additional Pieces.
There were a few good songs on this album, it was faaaar better than A that's for sure, but I think there are better tracks that weren't included from this session. If they didn't fit with Broadsword, I feel that Ian would have done himself a big favor by making them an album release the next year.
I hope they release the album on vinyl as a single or at best a double disc. Some of these enormous boxsets are out of financial reach for many fans. Boxsets that contain endless live recording and 3,000 versions of 1 song and include a lot of paraphernalia including demos and outtakes are probably aimed at the rich uber fan. The Who's Next album is typical of this trend towards including a lot of baggage or 'stuff' that ultimately will be shelved almost permanently by the purchaser. Caravan's monster 37 disc set is another example of this trend. So for avid wealthy collectors a good idea but i hope the alternative of releasing the remaster / remixed version of this Tull (without extra 'stuff') album will be available for those of us who just desire the original recording as intended but with the benefit of improved sound quality. Of course with these price tags comes along shorter print runs and therefore increased prices.
Once again, they are stretching the loyalty of my bank account with all this obscure material that I probably won't much listen to.,. That's a lot of grandads' Xmas presents sorted then!
This album marked the beginning of the end of Tull’s greatness, IMO. A few solid tunes here, but the drop in quality compared to all that preceded it was sharp. As well, I’m hoping the remix breaths some much needed life into this album.
My copy arrived from BS this week, and have played every disc, so no problems with the media quality and the superb book. My only gripe is the shocking packaging of 6 of the discs, with flimsy plastic levers holding the discs in place . Two of the levers broke upon first opening, so all discs have now been placed in paper sleeves on a separate shelf to the book. Shame, they could have done a lot better. 🤔
Woody the wood pigeon here ,how can I stay safe when you want to blow my head off. I have ordered this from Burning Shed,a bit disappointed that no live video is included. A few days ago on you tube there was a video of Ian Anderson talking about a video from 82 that's going to be on you tube 1 night only from the broadsword era on the jethro tull channel on you tube, anybody else see it? I tried to find it again ,but I can't find it. Help ?
👨🏻Enjoy it! I’m going to pass on this one, since it’s not one of my personal favorites, but it’s a great offering for the price.. I have 15 tunes from the BaTB sessions above the original 10 tracks that I created my own CD with; the tracks came from a few compilations that I purchased when released back in the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s. Also, I have the SW remix of APP. Thinking about maybe another, but I have all the significant J Tull and IA releases from This Was up to and including Homo Erraticus, so I’ve got plenty to listen to. 👨🏻 I HAD to get the APP remix, the same way you had to get this one lol😉
I am lucky enough to have every one of these superb deluxe editions and I have my order in for this one and then my love of these box sets will be tested when the next in line is released, it is Under Wraps, an album I have tried to like but just can't. The horrible drum sounds and synths on a Jethro Tull album, no no no.....
I am honestly a bit disappointed they did not include the German concert that they had up for 24hrs on the Jethro Tull CZcams channel. It feels like the only thing they dropped the ball on.
I was sucked in by the wonderful cover artwork when I was brought this back in 1982. But I loved this album so much and still do. I was brought up on aqualung and thick as a brick and loved this more direct melodic approach. Synthesisers sound a bit dated now but great songs and feel to this album.
Ohhhh.
Thank god I’m not the only person obsessed with Overhang!
What a perfect song in every way!
Hi I am a massive JT. I am all in with this reissue campaign. This is thexway to make box sets. Chrysalis Parlaphone and Mr. Anderson have said the standard. I am awaiting my set. Cannot wait... it took me a while... but decided to get it before they disappear. God bless Barry. Your unboxings and reviews are among my favorites. Your sense of humor and command of the English language is a bonus. Pardon me if I am repeating myself. Keep up the excellent work.
Yes I'll be getting this set. Already pre-ordered it. I Love Broadsword & The Beast.
Same here. My 1st Tull album and still my favourite, been waiting ages for this deluxe set to be released.
The older I get, the most I love this album. 2nd fave outside of SFTW…so excited!!
Great review of this monster release.
I particularly like the way you slowly turn the pages so as we can fully absorb the images and get a full appreciation of this excellent edition in the amazing Jethro Tull deluxe collection.
Here's to hoping two things: Tull will do a reissue run of all the deluxe sets, for those who missed out on some & don't / can't spend 200GBP. 2.: next up a Bursting Out deluxe with all recorded shows from tour not already released.
I'd buy a deluxe live set of that tour. Otherwise this Broadsword set will be my last. After this point I lost interest in Tull. I've got all the boxes finally with Brick re-released.
Ian Anderson said in an Interviews, they won't do Bursting Out as a Set, since all the concerts of that period were quite similar and one of these is already released on the Heavy Horses Box. Sorry.
That’s right, some of us Tullians , find this newfangled packaging to be a challenge.
What? 40 years!!!!! I worked beside a guy called Billy who was a huge Tull fan. Seems like only yesterday he excitedly came back from lunch with this 'new' Tull album.
Totally agree with your favorite. Overhang is an increible track. Broadsword was always my favorite album and took significantly greater meaning after my military war time experience.
Just got my copy yesterday played it to death already SWIRLING PIT is also a Fairport convention tune I was surprised to find this here ... Ian says for UNDER WRAPS he has a drummer in mind to replace the drum machine sound from the original ! BRING THAT ON 😀
Great album…..loads of outtakes, demo, bonus and associated tracks from the Broadsword and the Beast sessions.
I’ve already preordered my copy of Jethro Tull-Broadsword And The Beast 40 Anniversary Monster Edition….and gleefully await it’s arrival.
Great review of the box set.
And…..absolutely……Steve Wilson’s mixes are always clearer, brighter with great attention to small details.
Until next time……”Cheerio!”🪈
Please continue. Love your stuff. Love Tull as well
I actually think the "period-piece" aspect is a plus. Analog synths mixed with acoustic textures make it incredibly appealing to me. I saw Tull on this tour and it was a wonderful show.
Me too - Birmingham Odeon!
I knew this woman who worked at her dad’s scrap iron yard in Asheville and Ian sent the crew to buy metal junk for the stage set.
I saw them on this tour in Los Angeles. And I bought the tour program of course.
I'd like to see an anniversary box set
Wow, you already got an advanced copy of the box set? You lucky bastard!! 😅
Bought mine before the video was finished!
This album came out when I saw Tull play in Montpellier in France. It was so new my local music shop couldn't get hold of it before the concert. I was amazed by the new songs and especially the keyboards of Peter-John Vettese. "Broadsword", Beastie", "Watching You, Watching Me", "Clasp" are classics. My favourite Tull album alongside "Benefit". Waiting to see the price before ordering.
PS: Just checked on Amazon and put in my pre-order. Can't wait!
I usually refer to this album as "The Scottish Album" due to the references and the fact Ian Anderson is from my home town of Dunfermline and Peter-John Vettese from Edinburgh.
I was staying in Pathhead and I went across the bridge to Dunfermline, went into the tourist centre, nothing about Ian Anderson in it. The assistant in the centre never heard of Tull,mind you he was young,anyway saw the football ground.
This must have been IA's most prolific writing period, the outtakes would have made at least another full album. I agree about Overhang, it's a belter.
This was my introduction to Tull. Loved the album then and still do now.
When I heard about this release, the order was placed immediately!
Im in my 50's and have only recently gotten into Tull..I'm on catch up, but I love their 70's stuff, and gradually collecting Jethro Tull on vinyl. I started with Aqualung and its my favourite so far
that's a great start
@@classicalbum Thank you, it really grabbed me straight away, I then bought 'Benefit', 'Songs from the wood' and most recently, 'Stormwatch'. I really am starting to get the Jethro Tull sound and I'm wondering why I didn't discover them properly before. I will buy another vinyl next month, so I keep looking at reviews like this to give me some pointers. All the best
Have you been brave enough to venture into A Passion Play
@@classicalbum no not yet, but its on my to do list..am currently listening to thick as a brick on youtube, and enjoying it, so that might be my next purchase
I am glad that you heard Tull now versus later. You have missed an incredible profound phenomenal journey to present. I saved A Passion Play for last, but I was still 17. You are one of those late but fortunate ones going thru life in 1 direction but upon hearing Tull suddenly change direction. See them in the city and on the mountains of the moon, and hope and pray that others come after their time.
I bought the CD version back in the 90’s strictly based on the cover lol. Glad I did; it got me into Tull.
For me one of their best albums, top 3 for sure!!!
I love Broadsword and the B Sides are some of my favorites. I would love to hear how Slow Marching Band sounds on this remix. This one might be a must have.
Hi - great review. I have been with Jethro Tull from day 1, and I have to say this is one of my favourite Tull albums, 80's sound or not - its just great !! I know - you cant beat the first 6 or 7 albums - all classics, but I mean - whats not to like about Broadsword ? Great songs and great playing. I have my order in :-) These are a wonderful series of Tull releases, unfortunately a number of them are extremely hard to find and IMO people are taking advantage of that and demanding hugely inflated prices for them. I get it - its supply and demand, but for Tull fans its very disappointing. They need to do some reissues on this series to bring more product into the market place and stop these rip off merchants demanding these outrageous prices. Thanks for a great review am looking forward to getting my copy to add to my collection. Cheers Doug (from Down Under)
It is a great set
Barry, the banks must be lined up to loan you money for all of these excellent new box sets, including this one by Jethro Tull!
What this costs is cheaper than going out to watch a football match, and that's without your beer. Any way Ebenezer are you looking forward to Christmas?
They're very cost effective box sets. I've gotten all of them for around $35 each and the packages are very well produced. Compare that the very costly Pink Floyd deluxe sets.
@@jimhardiman3836 ,I think they are worth every penny, I've bought everyone ,I suppose it's up to the individual if you want to buy them.
sooo cool, you must have been one of the first to ever get ya hands on this.
Thank ya So much, Classic Album Review. We can't wait to get ours! Peace out, H
I received the Box Set today. It is fabulous! It may be the best one of the lot. My top three Jethro Tull Box Sets are, in no particular order: Songs From the Wood, Heavy Horses, and Broadsword and the Beast. Two issues with the Box Set. 1.) The CDs/DVDs are difficult to take out and put in the case. At times I was worried I was going to either break the CD/DVD or the case itself. Be careful! 2.) Steven Wilson removed some of the fine flute work overdubs that Ian Anderson did for the Nightcap Editions, 20th year Box Set, and the 2005 Remastered Version of Broadsword and the Beast. Some examples are: Crew Nights, Rhythm in Gold, Motoreyes, etc. Having said that, the quality of Steven Wilson's remix is awesome!!! All in all, this is an awesome Box Set.
I never had the original album, but had 5 of the tracks on compilations and the Out-takes too. I bought this boxset which is brilliant.
Thanks for the video, it's worth every penny!!!!!!!!!!
Ian's vocals on this album are the best he had ever, listen to the band version of Jack-a-Lynn........awesome!!!!
Very tempted Barry. This was the album that got me into Tull and was the first one I purchased when it came out. Still a favourite.
Nice. Yes, I bought it and i am looking forward to listening to it, especially to the concert, as always in the Tull-box sets. :)
Enjoy!
I have been collecting all the Tull boxes, but I hadn't ordered that one yet. I ordered it immediately after watching your show!
I have pre-ordered it and looking forward to it very much!
My favorite Tull album.
The one set I've been waiting for the most, also the album that got me into Jethro Tull in the first place as it was the very first album of their's that i bought, bought as a limited edition cassette in an oversized plastic case which unfortunately i dont have now. I wouldn't say the album is my favourite Tull album, there are too many to choose from for me to pick my favourite, what i will say though, its the most played of all my Tull albums, especially when i had the cassette, it was played constantly on my cars tape player until i replaced it on cd. Its a brilliant album, and this box set really does it justice. Thanks for reviewing the set, great video.
One of my favorite songs from Ian is Slow moving band .I also love the title song.
Slow MARCHING band
Definitely will buy.it's Tull
I have always loved this album, and I eagerly await this set's arrival in my mail box!
I’m very intrigued by your review of this particular box set. The only time I’d ever seen Tull was actually the Broadsword and Beast tour in ‘ 83. What a great, theatrical performance. I have an original press of the vinyl that I bought weeks before the concert but the record itself is no longer in mint condition. Fortunately however, that magnificent cover art is still in good shape. Even though its not one of Tull ‘s strongest albums, I still like most of the tracks and this box set you’ve presented is most impressive. Not sure it’s within my means just yet but it’s most certainly very tempting and I will keep it in mind. Thanks !!
Don't hang about if you want one - they rocket in value/resale cost.
Can't wait to get this boxset. It would be very interesting if you by any chance could secure an interview with Pegg or Conway about this period. Their views are rarely heard.
This was always my brother's and my favourite Tull album. He died in his 20s and we played Broadsword, Slow Marching Band and Cheerio at his funeral. After the wake, I got the album cover tattooed on my back in remembrance. Thank you for this! Can't wait to have a listen!
What a sad story... I hope the music takes you back to all the good times.
I have spent years listening to JT fans knocking Broadsword saying that it isn't up to their 70s albums, it only deserves a few plays, etc.... I respect their opinions, and in later times I defended it by saying that compared to Under Wraps, Broadsword is a masterpiece. Looking forward to this new release. I doubt my neighbours will, but I have to listen to them revving motorbikes and a constantly barking dog.
@@Fran-ho7qu I would prefer Metallica to the other racket the neighbours make, but they never play anything that I can hear. Perhaps the sweet sound of a 1000cc Kawasaki revving up is music to them. 🎶 LOL Or a constantly yapping dog....
Thank you for the video!! Looks promising! Can’t wait to get my copy in September!
Hope you enjoy it!
Pre ordered weeks ago.Looking forward to the deluxe editions of under wraps(saw the band at Hammersmith odeon on this tour & sat in the same row as Jonathan King who was reviewing the concert for his entertainment USA television show) & crest of a knave.
Thank you for the preview . It looks great .
I can’t wait to hear it , but wait I must , as I have it on pre-order .
It isn’t released in Canada until September 1st .
Cheers !
Got the vinyl through the other day, sounds great sounds more layered with nuances of other instruments coming through that were lost before, the set comes with a booklet but no 'Production manual' program in it.
I fell over my feet, bumped my head and ended up laid out on my back trying to order this as quickly as I could, as soon as I heard about it. And yes I went with the one with the free beer mat. Now I'm off to the hospital for more repairs.
Another great review and I love this album and after your comments I will be buying it (so some commission to you methinks !)
Please do!
Right now, I only have 6 of the box sets, (with my favorite so far is Benefit). But I will definitely be purchasing this monster box set. Right now, I'm shopping around for the best price.
Ordered it as soon as it was announced. More expensive than the previous ones,but you get more. Still better value than a heck of a lot of box sets that have a lot less music.
Whoever designed the disc holders should be congratulated for cleverness, then beaten. It took me twenty minutes to figure out how to release the discs. I store them separately from the box. The upward pressure might cause them to warp over time, and I fear edge damage from the packaging.
I totally agree with you sir I was actually PANICKING but once I calmed down and became logical about it I basked in the glory of this AMAZING box set 🤩
I worked at masion rouge studios in Fulham as a trainee tape op when this album was being recorded ... I sat in on many recording sessions ..
Great bunch of guys .. made them lots of tea ... Good times
Very cool!
I remember at the time ... Not sure it was common knowledge but most of the album had been recorded before and the record company didn't think it was commercial enough at the time so brought in Paul Samuel Smith ex yard birds to produce a newer version. .
A real honour to help on this album .. pity I had only just joined the studio .. which was owned by Ian Anderson.. at the time .. I would have got a credit on the album .. like the other tape ops on it 😞 .. I did however get an action man bubble bath gift at Christmas from Dave pegg lol 🤣 as I say great guys great fun .. Ian used to call me the succulent pig 🐷 lol ... I was a chubby sixteen year old 🤣
Great look at this. I know nothing about this period of Tull, and was a bit on the fence about it (my «book» collection not being complete, I’m 4 short so far) but I have to get this, 80’s sound or not. You really got me laughing there about the pigeon and reassuring us you WONT shoot it! Love it when reality sneaks into well planned stuff. I just posted opening RökFlöte and kept the part when I dupe myself into almost starting a rant! 😄
PreOrdered as soon as it was made available
Great album. Saw them live opening for the Who. Great show.
I'm on board. Can't wait!
Great video! I just got to have this. "Thick as a brick" was the first one I bought back in 2012, and I have grabbed the rest on release days. It would be great if more bands follow this and release their classic albums in this format.
Excellent album. Doesn't quite make my Tull top 10, but clearly their best 80s release. I might consider getting this box set.
Floyd samson has a song very similar to Baker St. Muse by Jetbro Tull. The album is called The Distance, and the song is called The Ballad of O.C. Fisher.
Nice packaging. We only bought this cassette because it was in a larger than normal plasic moulded case. It's the only Jethro Tull album I've heard. I still play it. My brother couldn't stand it.
The 5.1 mixes are superb :)
O don’t think 🤔 is a great Tull album 💿 despite is my favorite band but can’t deny de Tull boxes are All outstanding, here are my Tull all time best : 1. A Passion Play 2. Aqualang 3, Stand Up 4, Minstrel Gallery 5, Storm Watch with Heavy Horses ❤
Love this and Under Wraps, which i hope gets the same treatment
Ordered mine . Ships sept 1st. Drag the dvd has no footage , would have loved to relive the show. At one point they were dressed like beggars each member picking through a garbage can and finding an acoustic instrument before breaking into a short acoustic set :)
I missed out on that Album because of the big failure flop of "A" .. Years later when I heard it I was surprised & thought what a magical album when the 20 year box set brought me back .
Although this is one of my favourite Tull albums, I don't think I will be buying this one. I have most of the others and caught them reasonably priced. However, the price puts me off this one, plus the desperately disappointing lack of video footage. There's quite a bit of live material for this time period so it's baffling why none made it here. Rights issues possibly?
Otherwise, the 20th anniversary version covers all the songs I really want from this excellent period of the band.
agreed. nothing new to shell out for loadsamoney!
There's several previously unheard tracks included in this set.
One of my fave Tull albums!
Instant buy!!
My fave Tull album. Love it.
For me, Broadsword is one of my fav Tull releases. Yes, it is dated sounding in parts…but there’s a charm to it…even the 2005 edition with the extra tracks - they were pretty good, esp. Overhang. I agree that it is one of their best songs, period. Killer solo by Barre on Seal Driver. Pussy Willow and the title track (Broadsword) are standouts. Great album.
Looks great!…but disappointed that no live video is included. There should be a full concert of this tour somewhere..but where!?
Most fertile era for B sides and unreleased tracks.
I share your disappointment that the show from Germany was not made into a concert DVD. Especially since the band broadcasted the performance on their CZcams channel recently.
A friend gave me a tape with this and heavy heavy horses on it in 1985. Broadsword and the beast has always sounded flat and muffled to me, even the more recent remaster so I'm really looking forward to it. Ive ordered the burning shed exclusive coupling of this cd and the vinyl set. Id say its in my top five favourite JT albums. But i must sit down and list them, it could be number 3 after aqualung and shock horror roots to branches!
EXCLUSIVE PAPER COASTER! WOOOOOOOOOOO!
I got it, too.
I love this album. But for whatever reason, I never got to see them perform this album live. One of my favorite features about these boxed reissues is the concert footage. Unfortunately, there is no concert footage, documentary footage, or ANY type of footage in this set, other than the same couple of dozen photos that display on repeat while playing the DVD audio. For the amount of cash I laid down for this particular set, that is a HUGE disappointment.
Otherwise, great boxed set, right?
Not envious at all! Roll on September.
Maybe just me who noticed but the painting on page 107 has very much alikeness of Darth Maul character in Star Wars I: Phantom Meneace, released 1999, 17 years after this albums release.
You Under Wraps review led me to go back and listen to that album. This I don't need to. I have always liked TBatB. I liked it when it came out. Nice package but I don't think I need an 8 CD set of it.
Fair enough!
Darth Maul at 12:40 alert
I skimmed through the comments to see if it really was him or I was going crazy 😵💫 isn't that kind of random? Or is he just supposed to be a "beastie"
One of the best Tull albums imo. I always thought the production quality was good particularly the 2005 remaster plus extra tracks. Shame there is no live dvd concert as there is plenty of CZcams footage from that era/tour so someone was filming it!
Couldn't agree more!
Barry, great presentation. Like all the anniversary versions and box sets it seems the unreleased stuff is more exciting. Agree with you about Overhang. What about Mayhem Maybe and Too Many Too?
they were on the 20yrs box set. Jack frost & the hooded crow is a superb winter song!
So... even when it was released I had issues, but I was full-on into the "punk/new wave" at that time and did like a few of the songs, but not the general sound. Got this, of course.... and honestly.... this is where Jethro Tull becomes The Ian Anderson Band. I can't help but think the synths from now on all sound like presets as a way to stick it to John Evans and Dee Palmer who I suspect were responsible for LOTS of the great Tull musical moments. If only Eddie Jobson had stayed to put the reigns on Ian Anderson's Roger Waters tendencies...
Already ordered it, only because I hope the live Recording is from Hamburg ( April 8th 1982), since this was the very first Concert I ever went to.
Great Memory etc. Besides I still love this album after all these years and I' m eager to listen to all the additional Pieces.
Wish they would rerelease on vinyl! Ah .. looks like they are :) Would buy this for the artwork alone :) !!
There were a few good songs on this album, it was faaaar better than A that's for sure, but I think there are better tracks that weren't included from this session. If they didn't fit with Broadsword, I feel that Ian would have done himself a big favor by making them an album release the next year.
Hi barry ive got the orginal master of the album. Will be getting it come September. Waiting for the storm watch box set now
You mean the one that came out like 5 years ago? 😂
I notice the price of this item is significantly more expensive than previous editions
'Don't shoot the Pigeon' - wasn't that the Wacky Races theme tune or at least the implication of?
Can't wait to get it
I hope they release the album on vinyl as a single or at best a double disc. Some of these enormous boxsets are out of financial reach for many fans. Boxsets that contain endless live recording and 3,000 versions of 1 song and include a lot of paraphernalia including demos and outtakes are probably aimed at the rich uber fan. The Who's Next album is typical of this trend towards including a lot of baggage or 'stuff' that ultimately will be shelved almost permanently by the purchaser. Caravan's monster 37 disc set is another example of this trend. So for avid wealthy collectors a good idea but i hope the alternative of releasing the remaster / remixed version of this Tull (without extra 'stuff') album will be available for those of us who just desire the original recording as intended but with the benefit of improved sound quality. Of course with these price tags comes along shorter print runs and therefore increased prices.
Once again, they are stretching the loyalty of my bank account with all this obscure material that I probably won't much listen to.,. That's a lot of grandads' Xmas presents sorted then!
This album marked the beginning of the end of Tull’s greatness, IMO. A few solid tunes here, but the drop in quality compared to all that preceded it was sharp. As well, I’m hoping the remix breaths some much needed life into this album.
I agree but martin barre is superb as usual 👏.
My copy arrived from BS this week, and have played every disc, so no problems with the media quality and the superb book. My only gripe is the shocking packaging of 6 of the discs, with flimsy plastic levers holding the discs in place . Two of the levers broke upon first opening, so all discs have now been placed in paper sleeves on a separate shelf to the book. Shame, they could have done a lot better. 🤔
Yes, I've broken one lever as well
Woody the wood pigeon here ,how can I stay safe when you want to blow my head off. I have ordered this from Burning Shed,a bit disappointed that no live video is included. A few days ago on you tube there was a video of Ian Anderson talking about a video from 82 that's going to be on you tube 1 night only from the broadsword era on the jethro tull channel on you tube, anybody else see it? I tried to find it again ,but I can't find it. Help ?
👨🏻Enjoy it!
I’m going to pass on this one, since it’s not one of my personal favorites, but it’s a great offering for the price..
I have 15 tunes from the BaTB sessions above the original 10 tracks that I created my own CD with; the tracks came
from a few compilations that I purchased when released back in the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s. Also,
I have the SW remix of APP. Thinking about maybe another, but I have all the significant J Tull and IA releases from This Was up to and including Homo Erraticus, so I’ve got plenty to listen to. 👨🏻
I HAD to get the APP remix, the same way you had to get this one lol😉
I am lucky enough to have every one of these superb deluxe editions and I have my order in for this one and then my love of these box sets will be tested when the next in line is released, it is Under Wraps, an album I have tried to like but just can't. The horrible drum sounds and synths on a Jethro Tull album, no no no.....
I am honestly a bit disappointed they did not include the German concert that they had up for 24hrs on the Jethro Tull CZcams channel. It feels like the only thing they dropped the ball on.
Who's the guy on keyboards at 13:14? Sucks about the no video, but I'm still getting this. I like collecting these sets.
@@raymondbonington9355 I thought that Peter had curly hair? That guy had straight hair