Major & minor chords only. [59] This edition lists part one at 22:45 and part two at 21:07. A true artist feels certain emotions and convictions, then writes/paints/composes items which go with that flow. Really don't mind if you sit this one out My words but a whisper, your deafness, a shout I may make you feel but I can't make you think Your sperm's in the gutter, your love's in the sink So you ride yourselves over the fields And you make all your animal deals And your wise men don't know how it feels To be thick as a brick. the thoughts of the wise and all gone into service and Do you believe in the day? He eventually learns to abuse this power (he fools lies to his constituents). Current Bid: GBP 50.00 . Its lyrics are built around a poem written by a fictitious boy, "Gerald Bostock" a.k.a. Its now time to think for yourself. And the youngest of the family is moving with authority. Cover Story: Jethro Tull - Broadsword And The Beast. Think. A lesser writer might have called this song Stupid for that is just what this phrase means. Late in 1971, they began work on their next album, Thick as a Brick. It is just fine. The subjects of this song the elders, the unthinking public just dont see this irony. The cheap crutches (Biggles, sportsmen, comic-book heroes) who you used in the past are no longer there its your turn to think. He has made his killing; he has produced a masterpiece with just a pen and his thoughts. [27] The overall layout was designed by Chrysalis' Roy Eldridge, who had previously worked as a journalist. sporting canvas frills. Right off the bat, Ian dismisses the whole bunch of them, the Elders he presumes that they wont listen to what hes got to say. For more classic Tull, then click on the link below. As each wave recedes (in elastic-band fashion) nothing of the old fad is left in its wake (the close of the play) and a completely new moral fad is rebuilt. However, we can reveal that the poem itself does draw from the mans childhood. after the lyrics and music were written and, hence, Bostock did not affect the perspective of the original lyrics themselves. The temptation of abusing power is there (the wiser (sarcastically) world of bigger motor cars). Mark the precise nature of your fear. The soldier, envious of the poets accomplishment is preparing to wage war to show off his own greatness. The album contains a continuous piece of music, split over two sides of an LP. 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Spin me back down the years Listen to my thesis, expressed in this song (spoken by Ian, the Minstrel). [23] Most of the characters in the newspaper were members of the band, their management, road crew, or colleagues; for instance, recording engineer Robin Black played a local roller-skating champion. My father was a man-of-power whom everyone obeyed. The original album cover was designed as aspoofof a 12-page small-town English newspaper, entitledThe St. Cleve Chronicle and Linwell Advertiser. [35], Thick as a Brick was originally scheduled for release on 25 February 1972. Check out our thick as brick album selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Monty Python. It only states that God is not a single entity with the power to save you from your own stupidity. He used to feel love, but thankfully, hes rid himself of any sense of conscience. Ian feels that basic religion is good, but that abuse of Religion leads to many of the evils in our society. 0 bids. See there! Anderson produced afollow-up to the albumin 2012, focusing on the adult life of the fictional Gerald Bostock. [15][16], Thick as a Brick was viewed by some critics as Jethro Tull's first progressive rock album. and take your place in a wiser world of bigger motor cars. Youre responsible for that.. Well have Superman for president Sarcasm: it must be because theyre busy. We decided to bring all the characters mentioned on the album and in the cover newspaper to life, and it was quirky, very British. Thick As A Brick tour was my first introduction to the mighty Tull. It can be differentiated from the original pressing by the copyright dates on the back and by being released on Parlophone instead of EMI. Other clients include Word magazine, Record Collector, The Guardian, Sunday Times, The Telegraph and When Saturday Comes. He resorts to raw sarcasm and satire, straight from the heart. and we pronounce him fit to fight. He must become a man, he must be put to useful work, he must learn to play at Business (Monopoly) and he must love all of the things which define the current culture (Monopoly, the game, the classic films (Singing in the Rain), etc). as the failing light illuminates the mercenarys creed. . Draw the lace and black curtains [75], While TAAB 2 was a follow-up about Gerald Bostock, the 2014 Ian Anderson solo album Homo Erraticus was presented as a follow-up work by Gerald Bostock. See above. With Thick As A Brick, he ended up fulfilling his ambition - and then some How good goes bad. Like other sequels, it includes the stars of the original Ian Anderson and the story's "precocious schoolboy" Gerald Bostock, aged 50. "[40] According to Modern Drummer reviewer Adam Budofsky, "that it remains so elevated in progressive rock fans' hearts and minds forty years later is a testament to its quality. Enter a new moral fad. Hes following his own life-line to see where he became brain-washed. Father to John: Bread and water is good for you. Do you? Malcolm Dome had an illustrious and celebrated career which stretched back to working forRecord Mirrormagazine in the late 70s andMetal Furyin the early 80s before joiningKerrang! Kindly state the time of the year and join your voices in a hellish chorus. And the masses below me, are all conformists (neat little rows). How they are handed down. The very reason why I hate Cds. The album was recorded in late 1971 and features music composed by Ian Anderson and arranged with the contribution of all band members. Essentially its setting out future scenarios of what might happen., Some of the elements in the lyrics are quite serious, offers Anderson, where I drew upon my own childhood and my own early experiences for ideas for sections within the overall work. In TAAB and Roots to Branches, Ian examines how society and organized religion spread (by imprinting children before they become old enough to think for themselves). You have to make up excuses for why theyre not here, instead of just admitting that they dont exist. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). A question to the listener: Most of the characters in the newspaper were members of the band, their management, road crew, or colleagues. the wisdom instilled Anderson recalls that the cover took longer to produce than the music. Recording engineer Robin Black played a local roller-skating champion. Believe in the day! So is Thick As A Brick a song, or an album? Thick As A Brick: A Confession On October 26, 2012 By Thaddeus Wert In Uncategorized Here's a quick recounting of my introduction to prog. This article claims that although Bostock initially won the contest, the judges' decision was repealed after protests and threats concerning the offensive nature of the poem, along with the boy's suspected psychological instability. [50] Village Voice critic Robert Christgau disliked the album, calling it "the usual shit" from the band: "rock (getting heavier), folk (getting feyer), classical (getting schlockier), flute (getting better because it has no choice)". Do you? But there were a lot of countries where they just didnt get the joke. The home of a hammer horror star has hit the market - and the two-bedroom Kent cottage could be yours for 1.4million. Ian describes societys fickle virtues and morals by likening them to sand-castles they easily crumble whenever a new fad (wave) hits. I will have a different snapshot a few weeks from now. Thus, was written Thick as a Brick, a parody of a concept album, just an year after Aqualung. [18] Although the finished album runs as one continuous piece, it is made up of a medley of individual songs that run into each other, none of which individually lasts more than 35 minutes. in the sharp and frosty morning of the day. But, for whatever reason they went along with it, and actually warmed to the task once we got stuck into the music.. The Dawn Creation of the Kings has begun. Think!. The live show promoting the album included the playing of the full suite, with various comic interludes. Sarcasm. 5 Bowness Court Would you be The mock newspaper, was dated 7 January 1972 and includes the entire lyrics to Thick as a Brick (printed on page 7), It is presented as a poem written by Bostock,whose disqualification from a poetry contest is the focus of the front-page story. $4.35 shipping. So, we set out with Thick As A Brick to show up this side of the genre.. Get the best deals on Jethro Tull Thick As A Brick Lp when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. at its launch in 1981. We also observe the first sighting of the concept of The Play (the Muse, etc.) 1972. Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Well make a man of him [22] The band's record company, Chrysalis Records, complained that the sleeve would be too expensive to produce, but Anderson countered that if a real newspaper could be produced, a parody of one would also be practical. Cecil the Sealion has entered the building. RM DY9CAB - Thick As A Brick Album by Jethro Tull, 1970s prog rock RM 2FM6TH2 - Jethro Tull album - Thick as a Brick - concept album with fold out newspaper sleeve RM D2XDRA - Ryan O'Donnell and Florian Ophale from the Ian Anderson touring band, Performing 'Thick as a Brick' on stage. So come on all you criminals! BA1 1UA. how to fool the rest. Its often been said that the seeds for 1972s Thick As A Brick (the bands fifth album) were sown when its predecessor, 71s Aqualung, was wrongly perceived as a fully-blown conceptual piece. , 8 , 6 , , a a, , - , , , , aa aa a, , , , a a a 8 a, a 8 a , 9 , - , a 9 a, , 6 , aaa 5 a a aa, , a a aa, 11 , 10-11 , 8 a a a , , , , , 8 , a a a , , 5 , 8 1 2, 8 , aa 5 a a, , a aa , . . 9 , a a 9 a, 9 , , 6 a aaa, . An irony is revealed to the listener we, the listeners, know that waves repeat and knock down every sandcastle which is built. However much I insisted that Aqualung wasnt a concept album, the media still persisted in treating it as such. to sing in the rain. But critics suddenly started lumping Tull in with the prog pack, which Anderson didnt exactly take kindly to. To be thick as a brick. You curl your toes in fun as you smile at everyone you meet the stares. [20], The album prominently features flute, acoustic and electric guitars and Hammond organ, which had been used previously,[14] but the instrumentation includes harpsichord, glockenspiel, timpani, violin, lute, trumpet, saxophone, and a string sectionall uncommon in the band's earlier blues-inspired rock. But your new shoes are worn at the heels and Your suntan does rapidly peel and Your wise men don't know how it feels to be thick as a brick. In this case, he probably wanted to emphasize the repeatability of history the sun sets and rises every day with great regularity. put it to the test And the poet sheaths his pen while the soldier lifts his sword. Dont ask for anything else. this can result in this site earning a commission. Today it is regarded as a classic of progressive rock, and has received several accolades. The responsibility (load) of being ever-vigilant against the Establishment is lifted from his shoulders.