jethro tull ( rock island )
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Topic: jethro tull ( rock island )
Posted By: grantman
Subject: jethro tull ( rock island )
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 11:38
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jethro tulls return to form with some wicked guitar licks from martin barre excellent drumming by Doane perry the cheeky opener KISSING WILLIE followed by, the barnburner THE RATTLESNAKE TRAIL every song has a rock feel not overcome by synths like previous 80,s tull records the only song that doesn,t rock out is the closer STRANGE AVENUES which ian mentions the AQUALUNG album cover..Overall not a bad album, best song for me is BIG RIFF AND MANDO about barres stolen mandolin.Other great songs are HEAVY WATER and EARS OF TIN the worst song for me was ANOTHER CHRISTMAS SONG not a great follow up to the original song . 3 1/2 stars out of four a must for TULL fans  1/2 stars out of fivethanks for taking the time out of your day to read my review grant |
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 12:29
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One of those Tull albums that I didn't buy along with Wraps and Catfish...perhaps it's time to listen again.
(Actually I did own Rock island and Catfish but on cassette and I recall playing it on the way to the office in 1990 while driving my 280zx turbo/ navy silver Datsun...those were the days.....I was a young 38 the wife was 36 and the kids only 10 and 6.)  ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 14:22
| I have everything from crest of a knave up to roots and branches(not sure if I have the two after that). I like roots and branches and crest but will have to listen to the others again. I remember really not liking catfish. I think I remember thinking rock island was ok but nothing special. Probably not as weak as catfish. I'll have to revisit. RtB was surprisingly strong though imo. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 14:27
| I haven't listened to it in a long time. Definitely decent album, JT has made worse IMO. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 14:42
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The only two JT albums I rank worse than this one are Under Wraps and Catfish Rising. A very weak 2 stars for me. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 17:31
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But is it as good as Storm Watch? ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: BarryGlibb
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 17:39
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IMHO probably their worst album. Kissing Willie 2 out of 10 embarrassing track and video. Atrocious. Rattlesnake Trail 1 out of 10 could there be anything worse than Kissing Willie? Yes! Ears Of Tin 3 out of 10 unmemorable to the hilt Undressed to Kill 5 out of 10 passes...just Heavy Water 6 out of 10 not bad Another Christmas Song 5 out of 10 OK The Whaler's Dues 9 out of 10 the only great track on the album Big Riff and Mando 7 out of 10 I actually like this track Strange Avenues 3 out of 10 ends with a stinker Average: 4.3 out of 10 i.e. a fail...the only album by Tull that fails IMHO |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 18:40
| ^Nah, I think catfish is worse. |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 18:52
Rock Island is Stormwatch's adopted freckled step-cousin who nobody wants to hang out with... Okay, not that bad. A real cousin. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Rednight wrote:Posted By: felonafan
Date Posted: January 26 2021 at 08:36
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underrated album. The title track is very good! And some other tracks are decent.
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 26 2021 at 08:45
listened to it a bit today. I skipped two songs. Other than that, enjoyable. 
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: January 26 2021 at 08:45
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A totally forgettable 80s album along with Catfish Rising. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: January 26 2021 at 09:35
YES ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: January 26 2021 at 10:34
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Not a fan of Rock Island. Big drop off from Crest of a Knave. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |