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Post by Quizz Kid on Oct 30, 2014 19:58:22 GMT
Spinning out of Tootull's comment on another thread that 'A Small Cigar' was the first Tull tune that he really complained about, what was yours? The song that jarred so badly you throught Ian or the band had lost the plot.
For me there were a few on the 20th Anniversary box set that really didn't do it for me at the time, Crossword, Saturation and Rhythm in Gold. They have eased a bit on my ears over time, but they still grate enough for me to skip them if they appear on shuffle in the car.
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Post by tootull on Oct 30, 2014 21:22:12 GMT
Crossword, Saturation and Rhythm in Gold. Must tunes for me. I'm outta here if YOU can't improve your track selection. (now that's a joke I couldn't resist) Now on to some real trouble. It's all about that vocal: Throwing some heavyweights out there - I wouldn't care if I never heard Sweet Dream & Witches Promise. I heard those two after becoming a fan with Aqualung & Thick As A Brick, being sold on Tull by the live Brick.
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Post by Quizz Kid on Oct 30, 2014 23:06:13 GMT
Tootull,
you can secure some solace in the fact that whilst Sweet Dream was one of the first tracks to lure me towards a life of Tull, I soon tired of it and consigned it to the nether worlds.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2014 1:08:24 GMT
Well after having my soul fired up by the likes of TAAB and APP albums and shows, to have Bungle in the Jungle show up on radio and played to death, I was horrified. Any song that the audience can all clap to in unison is…….a little less than expected from my favorite purveyors of the odd time signature. I have warmed to the lyrics, especially after it was introduced in concert as "Grumble in the toilet" and having the first lions growl sound more like a toilet flushing…….it is clever. But I still don't clap along to any song…:-)
Darin
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Post by Tulltapes on Oct 31, 2014 7:34:18 GMT
Well after having my soul fired up by the likes of TAAB and APP albums and shows, to have Bungle in the Jungle show up on radio and played to death, I was horrified. Any song that the audience can all clap to in unison is…….a little less than expected from my favorite purveyors of the odd time signature. I have warmed to the lyrics, especially after it was introduced in concert as "Grumble in the toilet" and having the first lions growl sound more like a toilet flushing…….it is clever. But I still don't clap along to any song…:-) Darin I have to agree with you there Darin. "Bungle" is a weak link on an amazing record.. Although I do have a soft spot for the orchestrated middle section..
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Post by Gerrald Bostock on Nov 3, 2014 12:12:35 GMT
Well after having my soul fired up by the likes of TAAB and APP albums and shows, to have Bungle in the Jungle show up on radio and played to death, I was horrified. Any song that the audience can all clap to in unison is…….a little less than expected from my favorite purveyors of the odd time signature. I have warmed to the lyrics, especially after it was introduced in concert as "Grumble in the toilet" and having the first lions growl sound more like a toilet flushing…….it is clever. But I still don't clap along to any song…:-) Darin To this day one of my least liked Jethro Tull song.. I disliked than and dislike it now !!!
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Post by Gerrald Bostock on Nov 3, 2014 12:26:22 GMT
My list of I really don't mind if I sit this one out are:
Bungle In The Jungle Hot Mango Flush (down the toilet) Batteries Not Included 4 Wheel Drive Low Ratio Sparrow On The Schoolyard Wall Swing It Far Old School Song Enter The Uninvited The Browning Of The (Jeans) Green
.............. always subject to change to either get smaller or increase..
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Post by bambooflute on Nov 3, 2014 15:31:31 GMT
I love most of Tull/IA's compositions, but I cannot tolerate this batch:
"The Worst of Jethro Tull" Aqualung To Cry You A Song (makes me cry all right, and my eardrums bleed...) Son Nothing To Say Bungle in the Jungle Minstrel in the Gallery Teacher Hymn 43 Steel Monkey Bad-Eyed and Loveless Enter the Uninvited (and that "Wild Child" song on H.E....whatever the Latin name is!)
But I like or the love the rest to varying degrees! (and I agree with the above posters about how Bungle is the weak link on WarChild, which is one of my favorite albums)
- David
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 15:03:50 GMT
Some surprising answers here! I'm racking my brain, trying to think of a Tull song I hate. It's not easy. Though I am sick of "Aqualung" and "Locomotive Breath", hate is not the word I'd use. "Too Old to Rock 'n Roll" would also fall into this category. Surprised to see "Bungle in the Jungle", though; I love that one and I've never heard it played on the radio. Yeah, sorry, still can't think of any.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 4, 2014 17:08:27 GMT
Some surprising answers here! I'm racking my brain, trying to think of a Tull song I hate. It's not easy. Though I am sick of "Aqualung" and "Locomotive Breath", hate is not the word I'd use. "Too Old to Rock 'n Roll" would also fall into this category. Surprised to see "Bungle in the Jungle", though; I love that one and I've never heard it played on the radio. Yeah, sorry, still can't think of any. You're kidding about never hearing Bungle on the radio right? I agree there are not many I would use the word "hate" for but there are about a handful up to the Catfish territory that don't do much for me. I think if I had to use the word hate.. "This is not love" would come close! Sorry.. I've grown to really love most of "A" over the years but something like 4wd Low ratio is one that I would consider "cringe worthy" There are good songs on "Under Wraps" but the production makes it tough to listen to. The "Nightcap" and other songs that were unfinished or not originally intended for release shouldn't count. While there is plenty of great stuff there are some that are just dreadful!!
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 17:19:50 GMT
I can recall hearing Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, My God (once) and maybe Hymn 43, but that's it. No other Tull on any radio I know of.
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Post by Quizz Kid on Nov 4, 2014 17:24:55 GMT
I can recall hearing Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, My God (once) and maybe Hymn 43, but that's it. No other Tull on any radio I know of. Apart from Planet Rock these days, the chances of hearing and Tull related airply in the UK is practically zero. Living in the past might make it onto a 'sounds of the sixties' type of show but no real airplay. Prior to Planet Rock it was even worse.
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 17:28:29 GMT
By far the most popular Tull song on American radio is "Locomotive Breath". I've also heard "Witch's Promise" played in a restaurant, but restaurants don't typically play radio stations - it's usually a cd piped through the pa.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 4, 2014 17:31:55 GMT
I can recall hearing Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, My God (once) and maybe Hymn 43, but that's it. No other Tull on any radio I know of. Wow! Hard to believe.. It was a staple in the days I actually listened to rock radio along with " TAAB" first edit, " Teacher" plus " Skating Away", & Cross Eyed Mary. And when Crest came out " Farm on the Freeway" was big radio song also " Part of the Machine" in 1988. I haven't listed to any rock radio in nearly a decade but when we had 107.7 The Lake (eclectic rock) I heard longer edits of "TAAB" plus " A Raft of Penguins" a few times. That was shocking! Who else can remember other songs that were played in somewhat regular rotation for a while?
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 4, 2014 17:33:17 GMT
I can recall hearing Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, My God (once) and maybe Hymn 43, but that's it. No other Tull on any radio I know of. Apart from Planet Rock these days, the chances of hearing and Tull related airply in the UK is practically zero. Living in the past might make it onto a 'sounds of the sixties' type of show but no real airplay. Prior to Planet Rock it was even worse. Living in the Past.. of course!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 4, 2014 17:53:32 GMT
I can recall hearing Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, My God (once) and maybe Hymn 43, but that's it. No other Tull on any radio I know of. Wow! Hard to believe.. It was a staple in the days I actually listened to rock radio along with " TAAB" first edit, " Teacher" plus " Skating Away", & Cross Eyed Mary. And when Crest came out " Farm on the Freeway" was big radio song also " Part of the Machine" in 1988. I haven't listed to any rock radio in nearly a decade but when we had 107.7 The Lake (eclectic rock) I heard longer edits of "TAAB" plus " A Raft of Penguins" a few times. That was shocking! Who else can remember other songs that were played in somewhat regular rotation for a while? I will add that around 88 it was a great time to be Tull fan. 20th anniversary stuff was really great. Crest was a strong return the year before including Grammy recognition. "Part of the Machine" on the radio everyday... such a great song! I know a few that were turned on to Tull around this time and are still huge fans today.
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 17:57:22 GMT
Okay, after some extensive brain racking, I could probably live without ...
Lap of Luxury General Crossing No Step Jack in the Green (sometimes) Skating Away (sometimes)
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 4, 2014 18:39:33 GMT
Okay, after some extensive brain racking, I could probably live without ... Lap of Luxury General Crossing No Step Jack in the Green (sometimes) Skating Away (sometimes) I can agree with most of these with the exception of Skating Away.. too many good memories attached to that one including having the honor to play it with Dave Pegg on Mandolin and Backing Vocals. And I love Jack in the Green
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 18:55:31 GMT
That's why I qualified with 'sometimes'. Admittedly, Skating Away is a great song and I've really grown to love it in the context of the Chateau material (where it belongs), sandwiched in between "Audition" and the simply sublime "Sailor". Side 1 of Chateau D'Isaster is my favorite side of Tull music!
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 4, 2014 20:02:13 GMT
That's why I qualified with 'sometimes'. Admittedly, Skating Away is a great song and I've really grown to love it in the context of the Chateau material (where it belongs), sandwiched in between "Audition" and the simply sublime "Sailor". Side 1 of Chateau D'Isaster is my favorite side of Tull music! and that's not even finished!!! Iv'e always loved the Chateau stuff but.. man the remix is just Stellar! It's better than ever!
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Post by Quizz Kid on Nov 4, 2014 22:06:29 GMT
Skatng away was a stand out track on my first listen to WarChild, still amongst my favourites
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 22:50:19 GMT
Skatng away was a stand out track on my first listen to WarChild, still amongst my favourites "Ladies" rubbed me the wrong way for quite a few years, but I've recently had an epiphany as to how awesome it actually is.
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Post by Quizz Kid on Nov 4, 2014 22:52:48 GMT
Skatng away was a stand out track on my first listen to WarChild, still amongst my favourites "Ladies" rubbed me the wrong way for quite a few years, but I've recently had an epiphany as to how awesome it actually is. Now, I can fully empathise with that, I recall hearing it the first time and it drove me nuts. but it wasn;t long until it sat nicely in there with the rest of the tracks.
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 4, 2014 22:55:10 GMT
"Ladies" rubbed me the wrong way for quite a few years, but I've recently had an epiphany as to how awesome it actually is. Now, I can fully empathise with that, I recall hearing it the first time and it drove me nuts. but it wasn;t long until it sat nicely in there with the rest of the tracks. Yeah, I got a bit worked up over the handclaps for awhile - I thought it was too 'pop'. Lately I've learned to just relax and enjoy things.
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Post by bambooflute on Nov 5, 2014 23:59:28 GMT
"Ladies" rubbed me the wrong way for quite a few years, but I've recently had an epiphany as to how awesome it actually is. Now, I can fully empathise with that, I recall hearing it the first time and it drove me nuts. but it wasn;t long until it sat nicely in there with the rest of the tracks. I love "Ladies" and I love "Skating Away..." Dang, it would have been funnier if I had written "I love the ladies..." - David
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Post by tootull on Nov 6, 2014 13:14:20 GMT
Skating Away is one of the greatest songs ever created
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