To me, thats what we as a band did on Thick As A Brick. That was a massive undertaking, says Anderson. Simplified info_outline. Vietnam was still daily news when TAAB was written. [23], The mock newspaper, dated 7 January 1972, also includes the entire lyrics to "Thick as a Brick" (printed on page 7), which is presented as a poem written by Bostock,[18] whose disqualification from a poetry contest is the focus of the front-page story. Thick as a Brickis the fifth studio album by the rockbandJethro Tull. The live show promoting the album included the playing of the full suite, with various comic interludes. Absolutely. The fading hero has returned to the night and fully pregnant with the day, If you choose to believe that God exists then it becomes your responsibility to prove that God exists. 0 bids. the moral melee. as the sun plays on the infantry returning from the sea. the wisdom instilled The cattle quietly grazing at the grass down by the river It remains Jethro Tulls second-biggest seller in America. He resorts to raw sarcasm and satire, straight from the heart. Above is the list of all things which Jack, a Good Citizen, must know. Jul 15, 2013 - A concept album with the lyrics written on the in the form of a news paper Thick as a Brick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thick as a Brick 2: Whatever Happened to Gerald Bostock? by Bruce Eder. This is the personification of the societal rituals, which Ian denounces organized religion, over-bearing Law, silliness in parliament, etc. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Thick As A Brick has been reproduced in its original format, the legendary 12-page newspaper. [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. and the days of my youth. What are you going to do now?! The remainder of the suite was written during the recording sessions. A lesser writer might have called this song Stupid for that is just what this phrase means. Heres how it works. DVD [ edit] [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. All rights reserved. In Aqualung, the album just before TAAB, Ian attacks organized religion. a new moral/religious fad) quickly becomes dull and worn, just like a suntan which looks good on you, but only for a short while. Listen to my thesis, expressed in this song (spoken by Ian, the Minstrel). However, the album did get some cultural recognition in the States when it was featured in an episode of The Simpsons. It received mixed reviews upon its release, but was a commercial success and topped various charts in 1972. I got it back a few days later, though. Like other sequels, it includes the stars of the original Ian Anderson and the story's "precocious schoolboy" Gerald Bostock, aged 50. When you slipped off the outer plastic wrap, the cover opened up into a full-sized, 12-page . So! And the oldest of the family is moving with authority. Monty Python lampooned the British way of life, says Anderson. The home fire burning: the kettle almost boiling the old mans gone do you want to be him? It was released in March 1972. [28] It can be differentiated from the original pressing by the copyright dates on the back and by being released on Parlophone instead of EMI. The centrepiece of the album was a poem, ostensibly written by 12-year-old Gerald Bostock. but the master of the house is far away. An 8-year-old boy by the name of Gerald Bostock enters the contest with a poem called 'Thick as a Brick'. are not to be expected for a year. And, after long thought, the poet is about ready to commence, whereas the soldier has just finished his slaughter (acting before thinking). Think! And the poet sheaths his pen while the soldier lifts his sword. Seagulls tend to feed on the detritus at the edge of the shore. 1972. [23], The satirical newspaper was heavily abridged for conventional CD booklets, but the 25th Anniversary Special Edition CD cover is closer to the original, and the 40th anniversary boxed version contains most of the content from the original newspaper. Note the usual craftsmanship in Ians choice of words the word elastic describes the motion of the waves, yet at the same time alludes to the malleable (plastic/elastic) nature of fickle morals and religious beliefs. 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. They nicknamed him Little Milton because of his poetic and literary prowess. The album on LP vinyl runs as one seamless track on both sides of the record. [34] The concert was recorded in Reykjavk, Iceland, on 22 June 2012, and featured complete Thick as a Brick and Thick as a Brick 2 performances by the Ian Anderson Touring Band. I discovered Jethro Tull. tootull, Mar 31, 2008 #6 mrbillswildride Internet Asylum Escapee 2010, 2012, 2014 Location: *non-valid location removed* FredCamp said: I believe that Ian was exploring these same themes in TAAB. 25 years after writing Draw the lace and black curtains, Ian wrote the song Dangerous Veils which expresses a similar theme using a similar metaphor. and take your place in a wiser world of bigger motor cars. If not physically, then hes mentally missing. 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The poem is actually published on page 7 of the album cover, as are all of the lyrics, in the form of mock editorial content, throughout the ingenious cover. And so you finally ask yourself just how big you are Use the pen and the mind or use the sword and brawn. [24] The front cover includes a piece where Bostock is accused without foundation of being the father of his 14-year-old friend Julia's child. The album's sleeve was printed as a custom (and wholly fictional) 16-page paper, the January 7, 1972, edition of The St. Cleve Chronicle & Linwell Advertiser.Anderson drove its articles as personally as he did the vinyl's contents, writing most with help from Tull keyboard player John Evan and bassist Jeffrey . They promise a new day. Born to Run Made Bruce Springsteen a Rock Icon. Whereas the 40th Anniversary Aqualung was a total turd, they didn't make the same mistake with the 40th Anniversary TAAB. Includes 6,7,aug,hdim7 chords . Let me help you pick up your dead as the sins of the father are fed Well have Superman for president [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. Think. The album cover actually took us longer than the music itself.. And the love that I feel is so far away: Record Collector's reviewer writes that "today, free from the irrelevant context of misdiagnosis and derision that dogged it on its original release, the album sounds like nothing less than an Olympian feat of composition and musicianship. Thick as a Brick 2 (aka: TAAB2) is a music studio album recording by IAN ANDERSON (Prog Folk/Progressive Rock) released in 2012 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. Thick As A Brick was the first album to feature drummer Barrie Barlow, who featured alongside Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, John Evan and Jeffrey Hammond. JUDGES DISQUALIFY "LITTLE MILTON" IN LAST MINUTE RUMPUS THE SOCIETY FOR LITERARY ADVANCEMANT AND GESTATION, (SLAG), announced their decision late last night to disqualify eight year old prizewinner Gerald (Little Milton) Bostock following the hundreds of protests and threats received after the reading of his epic poem "Thick as a Brick" on B.B.C. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Theyve managed to brain-wash Jack. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Today it is regarded as a classic of progressive rock, and has received several accolades. Come all ye young men who are building castles! Your hair is short and neat. Lets name this child, arbitrarily, John. Or, do you rely on others to help you think? Put your stake in the ground and resist! The album art for this song is of utmost importance and really helps the listener contextualise the whole song. He rejected this, thinking it was simply a collection of songs, so in response decided to "come up with something that really is the mother of all concept albums". "Interview with Jethro Tull" (Ian Anderson, "Thick as a Brick, Part I" (5.1 Surround Mix), "Thick as a Brick, Part II" (5.1 Surround Mix), "Thick as a Brick, Part I" (2012 Stereo Mix), "Thick as a Brick, Part II" (2012 Stereo Mix), "Thick as a Brick, Part I" (Original Stereo Mix), "Thick as a Brick, Part II" (Original Stereo Mix), "Really Don't Mind" / "See There a Son Is Born" 5:00, "What Do You Do When the Old Man's Gone?" The album was recorded in late 1971 and features music composed by Ian Anderson and arranged with the contribution of all band members. [11] To compensate for a lack of material, Anderson got up early each morning to prepare music for the rest of the band to learn during that day's session. 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