Jethro Tull
Hard Times Of Old England (2lp)
Following the end of the 'Stormwatch 'tour in early 1980, Jethro Tull would undergo its largest line-up shuffle to date, resulting in Barriemore Barlow, John Evan and Dee Palmer all leaving the band. Jethro Tull was left with Anderson (the only original member), Martin Barre and Dave Pegg. Tull's first album of the 1980s was intended to be an Ian Anderson solo album. Anderson retained Barre on electric guitar and Pegg on bass, while adding Mark Craney on drums, and special guest keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson (ex-Roxy Music). Highlighted by the prominent use of synthesisers, it contrasted sharply with the established "Tull sound." Among Jethro Tull's very fine shows was their concert at the Stadthalle, Freiburg, Germany, on 30th April 1982, a performance also recorded for live FM radio broadcast. Previously unreleased, this superb show is now available in its entirety on this 2LP set, allowing fans a chance to hear a quite dazzling gig from Jethro Tull from almost 40 years ago.