Jethro Tull - The Broadsword and the Beast (1982) [Full Album]

The Broadsword and the Beast is the 14th studio album by rock band Jethro Tull, released in April 1982 by Chrysalis Records. The album's musical style features a cross between the dominant synthesizer sound of the 1980s and the folk-influenced style that Jethro Tull used in the previous decade. As such, the band's characteristic acoustic instrumentation is augmented by electronic soundscapes. The electronic aspects of this album would be explored further by the band on their next album, Under Wraps (1984), as well as on Ian Anderson's solo album Walk into Light (1983).

Paul Samwell-Smith produced the album, making The Broadsword and the Beast the first and only Jethro Tull album produced by an external producer outside of the band and their management. Early sessions for the album were produced by Keith Olsen, however Olsen was dismissed amid creative differences in December 1981 and did not receive a credit on the album. The album was the first Jethro Tull album to feature Peter-John Vettese on keyboards and Gerry Conway on drums.

Tracklist:
01. Beastie 0:00
02. Clasp 4:00
03. Fallen On Hard Times 8:16
04. Flying Colours 11:28
05. Slow Marching Band 16:05
06. Broadsword 19:44
07. Pussy Willow 24:44
08. Watching Me, Watching You 28:37
09. Seal Driver 32:16
10. Cheerio 37:25

Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson – lead vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, Fairlight CMI
Martin Barre – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Dave Pegg – backing vocals, bass guitar, mandolin
Peter-John Vettese – backing vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizer
Gerry Conway – drums, percussion

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