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JETHRO TULL ~ J-TULL DOT COM RANDM 8277 (Barcode: 016861827724) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1999 Released: 2004 21st studio album, following the brilliant Roots And BranchesFind albums with this title, which was the first Jethro TullFind albums by this artist project to incorporate ethnic and World Music elements, Ian AndersonFind albums by this artist and Co. return with a more conventional / rock album very much in the tradition of their work in the last 30 years. Anderson’s compositions, singing and exquisite flute playing are as strong as ever and age seems to do little (if any) damage to his creative powers. The mixture of rock, jazz and folk which is so uniquely Jethro Tull remains intact, especially in view of the contributions by the veteran JT member Martin BarreFind albums by this artist on guitar. Upon its release this album was received coldly by the critics, but what do they know… It is every bit as good as many previous JT albums, which any JT fan will surely agree with. A splendid way to celebrate 30 years of superb music and close the century, with hope for many future musical wonders from one of the most musically consistent Masters.

Updated: 31/07/2026Posted:

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JETHRO TULL ~ J-TULL DOT COM (ANOTHER CAST OF THE NET) INSIDEOUT 774 (Barcode: 199584452425) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1999 Released: 2026 This is a reissue / remix of the 21st studio album by the British Prog Masters Jethro TullFind albums by this artist, called “J-Tull Dot ComFind albums with this title”, recorded in 1999. This reissue consists of three CDs and one BD. CD1 contains the “J-Tull Dot Com” album in original 1999 mixes. CD2 contains the “J-Tull Dot Com” album in new 2026 remix by Bruce SoordFind albums by this artist. The JT lineup on this album consists of Ian AndersonFind albums by this artist on flute, acoustic guitar and vocals, guitarist Martin BarreFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Andrew GiddingsFind albums by this artist, bassist Jonathan NoyceFind albums by this artist and drummer Doane PerryFind albums by this artist. CD3 contains eleven bonus tracks, eight studio tracks, six of which are previously unreleased and three live tracks, all previously unreleased BD contains the entire material in various High-Resolution formats. Personally I couldn’t care less… The entire set is lavishly packaged in a digibook format, with great photos of the band, background material and other goodies, which are all beyond reproach. Musically, the album presents the group as brilliant studio musicians and live performers, superb instrumentalists and extraordinary entertainers, with very few equals. Although since the end of the 1970s Progressive Rock was steadily losing its steam and the artistic / aesthetic end of the genre was imminent, and yet Jethro Tull were going ahead as if they were living on a different planet, which in retrospect might have just been right. They were still at their artistic peak, which continued for years, without any signs of getting worn-out. Perhaps they were, after all, a class of their own. Overall, this is a very nice Box Set, full of great music and elegantly packaged, fitting all the previous Jethro Tull reissues in digibook format. For collectors of these reissues, this is obviously a must have. But honestly Prog has been dead for so long, that anything, which does not “smell funny” is a blessing. I had a blast listening to this stuff.

Updated: 23/09/2026Posted: 23/09/2026

3CD+BD 4 Digibook Box Set Remastered Bonus Tracks Recommend To A Friend