Album Title: Heavy horses
Artist: Jethro Tull
Nationality: British
Year: 1978
Subgenre: Folk Prog
Player(s): Ian Anderson (Vocals, flute etc), Martin Barre (Guitar) Barriemore Barlow (Drums), John Evan (Organ, Piano), David Palmer (Keyboards) John Glascock (Bass)
Familiarity: I know and enjoy Jethro Tull's popular tunes
Favourite track(s): Heavy Horses
Why? It's epic. It starts with several progressive changes that set a mood and have their own climax before the transition to the vocals, which are excellent. Then the reprise at the end with the instrumental intro.
Least favourite track(s): Most the the tracks were kind of typical Jethro Tull feel, with the exception of the opening track, Moths, and title track, which were great.
Why? There was nothing really bad, but nothing really stood out; they were just a bit more folk on the folk/prog spectrum they exist on.
Any preconceptions prior to listening, whether good or bad? As always, it's on this list, so it should be prog, and the title track really seemed to satisfy that feeling. Also, because I know and accept Jethro Tull, the vocals had already passed the test. Familiarity doesn't hurt scores.
Factoids you'd like to share? We use 100% of our brain, not just 10%, that's a myth spread by people claiming to use 14% of their brain.
End impression: I like the album overall, Jethro Tull is very much part of the identity of progressive music, you kind of feel like you're going on an adventure with them. So far, it's the best album of the three I've seen here.
Rating:
4.0