Reviews Written by Rich
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July 25, 2001
Wish I could give a 3.5...
3 is too low, 4 is a bit high.
Very good album; Return to Hangar is very cool. Moto Pyscho rocks.
In fact, the only thing that drags the score down is When. More like...Why?
Why the Ktulu and Am I Evil ripoff, and Why drag it out so long?
Luckily it's the last track, so it can be avoided pretty easily. ... -
Nightcap: The Unreleased Masters 1973-1991
by Jethro Tull | MusicPrice: $13.99 to $22.79 Compare PricesJuly 24, 2001
A nice set
Made up of unreleased tracks that (aside from the Chataeu tapes) haven't appeared on the bands' other box sets, one might well think these are the dregs of the Tull back catalog.
And there are a couple duds. But the overall quality of the set is sure to surprise.
If you like Tull you'll like enough of this two cd set to make it worthwhile. You'll likely enjoy most all of it, actually.
An extra star just for the surprise of how good it is. Some of the songs are better than the ones that beat them out on certain albums, Catfish Rising in particular. ... -
July 24, 2001
Yet Another Compilation
The last thing Tull fans need is another compilation. For those who are prospective fans, there are many other compilations that offer the same or more. The liner notes on the CD are available on the bands' web site; and there are no new/unreleased songs here.
The set is also biased toward the early part of the bands' career, furthering the Too Old Too Rock n Roll and Living in the Past jibes.
A completely uneeded release.
The one star? It has nice artwork. ... -
October 6, 1999
Not quite a 'Greatest Hits' package...
Through The Years is thankfully not just another in a long line of Greatest Hits releases. This is a great way to introduce the uninitiated to Jethro Tull, as it includes selections from many phases of the bands' career. The only negative is that after I purchased it I found another disc in my possession, A Jethro Tull Collection, contained the exact same tracks in a different running order. The artwork is better on this version, however. ... -
August 25, 1999
First In Four Years is a Smash
Tull fans haven't heard new music from their favorites since 1995's generally well-received Roots to Branches. The new disc surpasses RtB; some even calling it the best Tull in 20 years. The band stretches out in spots; such as the guitar work on El Nino's chorus and the almost spoken word Hot Mango Flush. Rockers such as Spiral, Hunt By Numbers and Black Mamba coexist with more introspective work such as Wicked Windows, A Gift of Roses and the title track. Ian Anderson's voice hasn't sounded this good in years. Strong guitar work is provided my Martin Barre, with Andrew Giddings' keyboard work a fitting complement. Tull veteran Doane Perry is typically solid on the skins; and newcomer Jonathan Noyce provides excellent bass work. The production by Anderson is excellent; the album was engineered by Anderson, with the rest of the band and longtime Tull engineer Tim Matyear contributing.
An excellent effort all 'round. ...
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I was less than impressed with the overall feel of the mouse, and the scrolling button has stiff detents. This was a nonissue though since we already had a mouse.
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