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Two years on from the conceptual innovations of THICK AS A BRICK, Tull had learned how to crystallize the creativity of that prog-rock masterpiece and incorporate it into more traditional song structures. Thus, the songs here are full of daunting time signatures and dazzling feats of instrumental derring-do, but all in the context of shorter, more concise composition. There's also a darker edge to things here, as introduced by the tumultuous title cut.
The band's fascination with medieval-sounding themes was also beginning to blossom here, blending with their folk and prog influences. In this sense, WARCHILD can be seen as the template for much of what followed in the Tull catalog. The two best-known songs here represent extremes of the band's sound. "Bungle in the Jungle" is a bit of humorous riffery heavy on the hooks. "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day" is a poignant, folk-tinged ballad that harks back to THICK AS A BRICK's acoustic passages and ranks among Anderson's finest tunes.
24-bit digitally remastered reissue of 1974 album with 7 added bonus tracks 'Warchild Waltz', 'Quartet', 'Paradise Steakhouse', 'Sealion 2', 'Rainbow Blues', 'Glory Row' & 'Saturation'. Capitol. 2002.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, England.
Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson (vocals, acoustic guitar, flute, sopranino, soprano & alto saxophones); Martin Barre (electric & Spanish guitars); John Evan (piano, organ, piano accordion, synthesizers); Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (acoustic & electric basses); Barriemore Barlow (marimba, drums, glockenspiel, percussion).
Additional personnel: David Palmer (conductor); Philamusica Of London.
Q (12/00, p.144) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...A remarkably coherent collection...demonstrating the full recovery of frontman Ian Anderson's acerbic wit and musical devilment..." Warchild Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $2.63) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Progressive | | Label | Chrysalis | | Orig Year | 1974 | | All Time Sales Rank |  655  | | CD Universe Part number | 5323710 | | Catalog number | 41571 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 05, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Ian Anderson | | Engineer | Robin Black | | Personnel | Ian Anderson - vocals, acoustic guitar, flute, sopranino, soprano & alto saxophones
Martin "Lancelot" Barre - electric & Spanish guitars
John Evan - piano, organ, piano accordion, synthesizers
Barriemore Barlow - marimba, drums, glockenspiel, percussion
Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond - acoustic & electric basses
Also: David Palmer, Philamusica Of London | | Additional Info | Bonus Tracks; Remastered |
Jethro Tull Warchild Songs Warchild Music Review Average Rating: (4.1 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews All Of The Pleasure And None Of The Pain...
Awesome Jethro Tull Album. All Great and Nothing Bad. Some really good bonus tracks too that make it even better.
A+
Submitted by Carrion (Save The Coral, FL)
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A relevant & timely statement that rocks
Warchild has always been among the top Tull albums because of the songwriting ("Skating Away"), the songs with jams that rock ("Sea Lion"), and it's power right up there with Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and Benefit. A return to form after the uneven and at times embarrassing "Too Old to Rock & Roll..." album, here Tull takes aim against war, empire, dopey rock critics, conformity, and stupidity with witty words and Bowie-like sax (Ian Anderson plays them) and weird accordians that rock along with the guitars and organ. Check out 'Warchild' and 'Queen & Country' and the words and feeling from the Nixon era are as relevant today. This is the album you want to play every time your country or world gets into a pointless war and you feel blue about it. Plus, there's that perfect Tull balance of pretty acoustic songs with tasty smart words that make you think plus progressive rockers that rock out with classical, celtic & jazz elements as only Tull can do at their best.
Submitted by Andrew M (Santa Rosa, CA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Fantastic album!
I love every song on this album. Simply DYNAMITE! Ian is tongue-in-cheek with his lyrics. Musically, this is nothing short of astounding!
Submitted by jgarner (Calgary, Canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A great album just got better!
Wow! Not only is this a great album from start to finish, but look at all the bonus tracks! And they are great as well. If you like Tull, or really good meaningful music, get this album. There's a bit of an Elizabethan feel to this one. Really cool. And the lyrics, of course, are top-notch. Too bad the movie never happened.
Submitted by a fan (Washington)
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I didnt have the insight as Somewhere in England(above reviewer)However this is a great Tull album.Its one of there most whimsical sounding albums, but still retains Mr Andersons often subversive humor.
Submitted by cg531 (NYC, USA)
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