Hey first off Jethro Tull isn’t a person its the band and I know that. I know that Ian Anderson is a rock God who even as a tired looking pirate still kicks major ass. I love his old stuff- and I love him live. These facts make me a legit fan.
That being said news that he is working on new material gets me sorta stoked but not chomping at the proverbial bit. This new bit is spawned by his release of Thick As A Brick 2(TAAB2) which he used his own name rather than Tull. Scandalous but its his material, he has the right to do as he pleases. Upon its release he said he was unsure if Jethro Tull would ever resurrect. Seems things are changing with these recent quotes to ProgRock.com
“A new album is in the works for recording in December-January. The release of this concept album – no, I am not going to tell you the title – is scheduled for Easter 2014.
“Tours throughout 2014, beginning with the UK tour starting in late April, will feature this new material, together with a selection of the best of Jethro Tull.
“‘Is this to be an Ian Anderson album or a Jethro Tull album?’ I hear you ask. ‘Not sure, really,’ I reply, somewhat evasively…”
“It’s set in a more aggressive style than TAAB2,” he reports. “Much less acoustic guitar, more flute and heavier guitar sounds. Folk-prog-metal, you might say if you were desperately searching for a descriptive term.
“There are lots of dynamics and varied tempos and keys throughout its 55 minutes. I knew exactly what I am doing – but then again, knowing me (as I am learning to do), I might just scrap it all and start afresh.”
Folk-prog-metal is one of the most terrifying genres I can think of- I love it cant wait! Stay tunes Im sure details are to follow.