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Principally recorded at Morgan Studios, London, England. Includes liner notes by Ian Anderson.
Tull's third album finds them pulling definitively away from their blues-rock beginnings and heading towards the folk-influenced prog-rock that would become their trademark. It captures a brief, crucial moment in the band's life. They hadn't yet adopted the complex, medieval-oriented approach of their most famous works, but they had progressed enough to record some of Ian Anderson's most unpretentious, personal and affecting songs. Instead of courtly prog-rock or Cream-ish electric blues, BENEFIT is full of visceral, electrified folk-rock. The light, acoustic-flavored "With You There to Help Me" and "Inside" are full of thoughtful passion. The harder-edged "To Cry You a Song" and "Teacher" are examples of Tull's ever-present way with a hooky riff. For those distrustful of fancy time signatures and complex song suites, a strong case could be made for BENEFIT as Tull's most satisfying effort.
Digitally remastered reissue. Includes four bonus tracks: the rarities 'Teacher (original UK mix) and 'Teacher (original U.S. mix)' , plus 'Witches Promise', & 'Just Trying To Be'.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Producer: Ian Anderson.
Reissue producers: Jo Brooks, Nigel Reeve.
Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson (vocals, flute); Martin Barre (electric guitar); John Evans (keyboards); Glenn Cornick (bass); Clive Bunker (drums).
Additional personnel: John Evan (piano, organ).
Q (11/01, p.139) - 4 out of 5 stars - "...A steady consolidation of its predecessor....File not alongside Yes or ELP but Fairport Convention and The Crazy World OF Arthur Brown..." Jethro Tull Benefit Songs Benefit Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Shouldn't have messed with a good thing
When I bought Jethro Tull Benefit, I expected Jethro Tull Benefit. Instead, I got all the songs from the original ,plus bonus tracks but in a completely different order that I had grown to love. I love the songs but in the mix as presented it just wasn't the same. I felt lucky to be able to find this on CD but it's not Benefit as I knew and loved
Submitted by mgeraghty (SLC USA) 
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 A staple from my favorite all timers
This has perennially been on my favorites list since it's release in 1970. I still have the old vinyl lp and original cover. One of my favorite traits on this collection is the haunting flute-giggling Anderson does on "With You There To Help Me". Others may choose "Thick As A Brick" or "AquaLung" as a favorite album, but this one just touches a musical response of me. I love it. Always have, always will.
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A classic!
Some of the most creative musicians of the 60's. Their sounds are reflected in many of the most popular artist of today.
Submitted by fixmaintain (Bend, OR)
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DONT LET PEOPLE FOOL YOU ON THIS ONE. NOT A GOOD REMASTER. WITH YOU THERE TO HELP ME. I HAD TO TURN THE VOLUME UP. LOW FREQUENCY. NOTHING TO SAY SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS RECORDED FROM A ALBUM THAT WAS WARPED AND THE FINAL TEACHER SOUNDED TO RUFF. SO THAT LEAD ME TO ANOTHER REMASTER MADE IN CANADA. BETTER IMPROVEMENT. EXCEPT TEACHER. NOT AS RUFF. BUT STILL NEEDED IMPROVED. THE JAPAN MINI LP WAS EVEN BETTER IMPROVEMENT THAN THE CANADA RELEASE. EVERY DETAIL OF SONGS CAME OUT AS I NOT HEARD ON THE CANADA VERSION. EVEN TEACHER IMPROVED. NOT RUFF AT ALL. EXCEPT THE VOLUME WAS NOT MATCHED WITH THE OTHER SONGS. SO I HAD TO TURN IT UP A COUPLE OF NOTCHES.
Submitted by RANDY (DOWAGIAC, MI)
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Subtle Rock Classic from early Tull
On Benefit, Tull found their mature rock sound typified by 'Teacher' which mocks gurus (not Jesus), and conformity to social group pressures. Lyrically complex and sonically rich, especially the acoustic songs like Son. Sheer sparkling beauty and joy in the acoustic numbers like Inside and Singing All Day-- required listening for any Tull lover. Then there's the angry rockers-- classics like Teacher, Nothing To Say & To Cry you a song. And check out how Play In Time shows Tull starting to evolve towards the progressive epic rock styles of Thick as a Brick. If you like Teacher or Tull, this is an essential CD to have.
Submitted by Andrew M (Santa Rosa, CA, USA)
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