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THE REVIEW
Ian Anderson’s voice, the multi-instrumentalist and leader of the legendary Jethro Tull, is no longer what it used to be, but he still has the strength and courage to give us fans a milestone in progressive folk/prog rock. A great classic with ethnic nuances (something that Ian Anderson himself points out in the booklet, saying that during composition he chose to use Arabic scales, such as, for example, the so-called Byzantine scale, which is simply a regular major scale but with the III and VI degree lowered by a semitone), this album opens with the title track: Roots To Branches: right from the start, you can immediately hear (or rather, sense) that the song is built according to modal harmony. Then comes Rare And Precious Chain, where the use of a musical scale different from the classic Western scales is evident.
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This review evaluates Jethro Tull's 'Roots to Branches' album, touching on its musical direction and place in the band's evolution. The reviewer offers a balanced critique, highlighting both strengths and areas where the album might divide fans. The discussion places the album within the context of Jethro Tull's career. Suitable for both long-time fans and newcomers.Tracklist Lyrics
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull are an English rock band formed in 1967 and long led by Ian Anderson. They are known for blending progressive and folk rock around Anderson's prominent flute and for landmark early-1970s albums such as Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.84 Reviews
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From the roots in which the magic of Mr. Anderson's art is rooted to the branches soaring high into the ether, spreading that blend of a thousand genres.
The title track, 'Out of the Noise,' and the three recently named songs justify the purchase of 'Roots to Branches' on their own.
