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Very Best of Jethro Tull
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724353261429
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
MPN: 32614
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: July 03, 2001
Studio: Capitol
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Editorial Review:
The back of this 20-track retrospective's booklet pictures 23 men (not a single woman, interestingly) who've been members of Jethro Tull at one time or another since the group emerged in the late '60s. And, of course, rock's only flute-playing frontman, Ian Anderson, is pictured (where else?) at the center of 'em all. Anderson's haughty vocals and eccentric vision (the '70s were a time of excess, but few could top a single song filling two sides of a studio album--and this on the follow-up to a hit album) made Tull unlikely stars after the release of their 1971 breakthrough opus, Aqualung. The band was in retreat by the late '70s, but has soldiered bravely on through the decades. This hits collection allows more casual fans to forgo some of the ungainly maneuvers in Tull's lengthy history in favor of what Anderson characterizes as "a broad representation of the big picture"--meaning the likes of "Living in the Past," "Locomotive Breath," "Minstrel in the Gallery" and a three-minute version of "Thick as a Brick," the aforementioned two-sided song. --Steven Stolder
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Are you kidding me?
Jethro Tull. They are a legendary progressive group whose music has made an impact on many generations. Led by Ian Anderson, the legendary flute player and singer and Martin Barre, Tull has made some of the finest music ever put out.
'The Very Best of Jethro Tull,' unfortunately doesn't document it. There are so many songs missing. And, 'Thick As A Brick' and 'Heavy Horses' are both edited. 'Thick As A Brick' is chopped down from 40+ minutes to just 3:03, and 'Heavy Horses' from 8+ to ... Read More
Rating:  - A mythical band!
Jethro Tull was one these bands that one might denominate as heralds of the Rock. Indeed, they established new paths and ways of expression through the wise employment of the flute and a smart support on the basis of the folk tunes of Irish airs.
So the final outcome was an accurate blend of power and original musicality that became them as one of ther most innovative bands at the end of the sixties.
After them, there were many other bands that inspired by them, intended ... Read More
Rating: - THE compilation to get for most fans
Frequently Asked Question #1: Why does Tull have so many different compilations?
Answer: Because they were compiled at different times over a 30 year period, and for different reasons.
FAQ #2: Which one is the very best for the casual listener?
Answer: The Very Best of Jethro Tull.
Here's why. The first three compilations were made in the Analog Era (Living in the Past, M.U., and Repeat) and hardly shared any songs between them. This was followed by a compilation ... Read More
Rating:  - What a Tull order this is
Its got the more familiar tunes on it, but missing a couple of his better hits. Overall, a good collection.
Rating: - Best of Jethro Tull
It's excellent for any Tull Fan---Ian Anderson put together the tracks himself; what he considers the best of the best
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