Talk Tull to Me - a weekly Jethro Tull deep dive

It's a carnival of song! A bit depressing, a lot of fun. A constant cacophony of some pretty heavy music. But there's a sea lion, and he's balancing his ball! What a good sea lion! 7th studio album - War Child Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Sea Lion'“ - Jethro Tull ” Super Circus ” -...

This one starts out as a great big head scratcher, and with a killer harp flourish! But, together Nik and Omen (possibly?) solve the riddle that is this song, with deep, meaningful, and downright goofy discussion. 7th studio album - War Child Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Back-Door...

A mash-up of a previous Tull and a future track, perhaps? Omen likes Nik's theory, and Nik like Omen's. Plus a fun ratchet sound. 7th studio album - War Child Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Cup of Wonder - Jethro Tull ”Ladies” - Jethro Tull Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The sting for our Anglo Correspondent, John. The song also happens to be one of Ian's commentaries on established society - scathing, beautiful, oh-so-typically Ian. 7th studio - War Child Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Queen and Country” - Jethro Tull ”Piano Man” - Billy Joel Hosted...

We begin a new album with its titular track! We get the origin story for Nik's love of Dee's string arrangements, more reedy sax, and even some history lessons thrown in. 7th studio album - War Child Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Quartet” - Jethro Tull ”Warchild” - Jethro Tull Hoste...

Our final entry into the journey of A Passion Play. It's a happy ending, though. Everyone learns a lesson and makes it out alive. And a new appreciation for A Passion Play is had by all! 6th studio album - A Passion Play Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Dot Com” - Jethro Tull ”A Passio...

We experience Ronnie's uneventful stay in ol' G. Oddie's waiting room, and his inevitable boredom leading down to some colder climes. Plus a Tweet and an Anglo correspondence.⁠ 6th studio album - A Passion Play Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”The Secret Language of Birds” - Ian Anders...

A trippy AF children's show, complete with human-sized animals prancing around a horned Jeffrey Hammon-Hammond in the most aggressive houndstooth you ever did see. The tour video for A Passion Play Album 6 - A Passion Play You can find the Talk Tull to Me schedule here . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”A Passion Play” - Jethro Tull ”With You There To Help Me” -...

This week we take a retrospective look back at dear Ronnie's life, enjoy some of the delightful instrumentals, and learn about the English education system (thanks Anglo correspondent, John!). It's packed right full, so buckle up! 6th studio album - A Passion Play Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - J...

A brief intro to A Passion Play, and then we jump right in! Hoo boy, we get deep right from the start. This oft less-appreciated album is musically delightful and bursting with heady and heavy content. 6th studio album - A Passion Play Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Dot Com” - Jethro...

The final track off of Thick as a Brick. What have we learned? What's it all mean? Was it worth it? Is Ian okay? Ian’s Dan Rather interview Ian’s press release COPD info 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Thick as a Brick” - Jethro Tull ”Cotton Eyed Jo...

The origins of Ian's one-footed stature. The story behind the amazing album sleeve. And we start the wrap-up on a pretty darn solid album. 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”A Passion Play” - Jethro Tull ”Thick as a Brick” - Jethro Tull Hosted on Acast...

We finally address the most important question of the entire album: Do you believe in the day? We also talk the eerie instrument, how epic the whole thing is getting, and Wayne's World. Can't go wrong with that combo. 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull...

Our first glimpse into the more manic side of Thick. We see some old themes taken and twisted, enhanced and ensorcelled. Plus more fantastic Evan organ and Barlow drums. 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull "Thick as a Brick" - Jethro Tull ”Green Green” -...

The last part of Thick as a Brick's Side A. A solid wrap-up with some more of Thick's iconic sound. Never meet your childhood heroes, and strive to do better than your local government! 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull "The Secret Language of Birds" -...

Might as well name this section "Daddy Issues." We delve deep into Gerald Bostock's *coughIanAnderson'scough* psyche, attempting to decipher just what he's getting at with this portion of lyrics. Plus some organ love for John Evan. ...that didn't sound great... 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silv...

Nik's favorite portion of Thick as a Brick. The music continues to get dark. There's family drama. And yet nature progresses on its inevitable trek. Rolling Stone’s review of Thick as a Brick 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull "Thick as a Brick" - Jethr...

We dip our toes into Thick as a Brick with the first 5 minutes. Two distinct little sections, despite heavy lyrics, a light little acoustic piece that evolves into something a bit darker. And the lyrics? Oh boy, the lyrics... 5th studio album - Thick as a Brick Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jeth...

A jaunty, not-terribly-Tull *OR* totally-Tull, instrumental. And another of Ian's truly beautiful acoustic pieces. The wrap up of Living in the Past! Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull "From Later" - Jethro Tull “In the Arms of an Angel” - Sarah MacLachlin "N...

Life in the city can be a lot. All those people, sometimes seeing only the worst of them in the briefest of snippets as you pass them by on your respective whirling trajectories of chaos. But the good doctor is here to help you relax. Take two Tull and call me in the morning. Strong Songs - Tom Sawyer by Rush Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patre...

A delightful romp up to the shore. A seaside boardwalk of sunshine and cotton candy. With deeper roots, referencing back to Tull's early days as The Blades! Nostalgia ho! Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull "A Passion Play" - Jethro Tull "The Secret Language o...

One of Omen's favorites. A delightful, gentle ditty that's sure to put your life into perspective and make you feel better about things. At least, that's how Omen feels. Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull ”Wond'ring Aloud" - Jethro Tull "Wond'ring Again" - Je...

A sequel/followup to Wond'ring Aloud? Certainly the same theme as Locomotive Breath. A dark, yet still beautiful song. Jethro Tull Concert Rider Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée” - Jethro Tull "Dot Com" - Jethro Tull "A Passion Play" - Jethro Tull "Wond'ring Again" - Jeth...

We already talked about this one, you might say. Ahah, I say in return. This one's live, has a drum solo that takes up about a quarter of the song, and has lyrics! Might as well be a new song altogether. Strong Songs - Stairway To Heaven Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music credits: “Bourée”...

Yes, that's right, it should be Thick As A Brick, shouldn't it? Alas, we're covering those few tracks off of Living in the Past that will not be seen on any other album. So today we have a nice 10 minute instrumental showcasing the talented John Evan! Album 4.5? Living in the Past Get your Talk Tull To Me merch here ! Talk Tull To Me Patreon & schedule . Art credit: Burton Silverman Music cred...