BENEFIT

This is one of the most interesting JT album for me. The genre involved is Prog Folk rock: they have such a typical guitar and keyboards sound which very few other bands can imitate. The Ian Anderson's lead vocals are really outstanding. The songs are catchy and rather loaded. Listen to the drums and bass: they are delightful! Martin Barre put various unforgetable moments in the album. The Flute and keyboards brilliantly embellish the overall sound and textures; everything form a solid ensemble which is often characterized by melodic & instrumental structures. If you like early Camel, then you'll like this record. It is not like Thick as a brick but it is something else... Rating: 3 stars