Jethro Tull The Best Of Acoustic 2007

To some, Jethro Tull will always be associated with Ian Anderson's flute playing and more rocking, arena-worthy moments. But like Led Zeppelin, Tull was all about balancing their sonic mood swings; they could effortlessly transform between being loud & proud rock & rollers to more tranquil folksmen in the blink of an eye. The 2007 compilation, The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull is self-explanatory, since the 24-track set focuses solely on the "unplugged" side of Tull. But some of Tull's finest moments were acoustic guitar-based, including such early classics as "Mother Goose," "Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of the New Day)," and "Fat Man" (here's a fun game to play: the next time you watch the movie Boogie Nights, try to spot the scene that uses the latter song)…

Martin Barre is perhaps best known for his guitar work with Jethro Tull. Many of his guitar riffs and musical ideas surround the rock classics which made Jethro Tull famous. Martin's work has made classics of Tull favorites, such as "Aqualung". The Meeting is his solo work, in which Martin acts as composer, lyricist, and artist. Martin's stylish electric and acoustic guitar work, combined with some flowing instrumentation, creates a rock sound that is unique. The sound is somewhat reminiscent of bands like Asia, Kansas, and Rush, with some Jethro Tull sounds thrown in.

Might Could - Wood Knot (2007)
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Genre: Progressive Rock / Acoustic Guitar Trio | Label: Might Could | Catalog Number: MC 3

"Wood Knot" is a release for a select audience; an entire album of instrumental, acoustic guitar-based music isn't likely to have a wide appeal. But those into this kind of music should find this album enjoyable, and fans of progressive, be it rock or metal, might want to check this one out if they want to get more familiar with how their favorite music is structured and composed.

When Led Zeppelin hung it up in 1980, Robert Plant wasted no time in mounting a solo career that would exceed all expectations. The singer went beyond the blue-rock format he was famous for, exploring variances of Celtic and English folk, American blues, early rock 'n' roll, psychedelic rock and jazz as well as Arabic, Moroccan, West African, Indian — you name it. To commemorate Plant’s illustrious run, Rhino has reissued all nine of his solo albums with bonus tracks and expanded packaging. Yeah, that’s right, we’re talking Pictures At Eleven, The Principle Of Moments, Shaken 'N' Stirred, The Honeydrippers Volume 1, Now & Zen, Manic Nirvana, Fate Of Nations, Dreamland, and even his most recent disc from 2005, Mighty Rearranger.

The band brings back the old but yet evergreen sound of the 70's, influenced by bands like Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy and Jethro Tull but also by American bands like Kansas. Hard and immediate riffs are followed by acoustic parts, which lead to dreaming and ancient melodies. A deep and warm vocal timbre, creates interesting contrasts with very rough guitars. Definitely a jump into the past to invite you to discover once again the pure emotions that only the best Hard Rock can deliver.