#ENOLA GAY SONG ANALYSIS FULL#
The Secret Language Of Birds (SLOB) arguably marked the last occasion that Anderson consistently showed the full extent of his song-writing abilities. Whilst some tunes such as A Change of Horses stood out in Anderson's TAAB 2 release. Anderson has melded this identifiable sound in many inventive ways, to embellish his gifted ability as a writer of challenging, yet accessible melodic songs.Īnderson's most recent compositions in Homo Erraticus, and more notably the unreleased tunes that were a feature of the UK Rock Opera tour in 2015, pale in comparison to his skill as a song-writer and arranger that is displayed in the majority of Tull's extensive back catalogue as well as in solo albums such as The Secret Language of Birds released in 2000. Over the years Ian Anderson has demonstrated a proven ability to draw upon a wide range of influences, including rock and folk, to create a style that is unique, is easily recognisable and is usually associated with Jethro Tull. Has Anderson lost his ability to create intricate tunes? Is the song-writing and performance of the band hackneyed and tired? These help me consider, whether The Zealot Gene has a sweet-smelling allure, or if it emits a far less appealing aroma.ĭoes the album contain a range of stylistic traits frequently associated with Tull? Do the guitar and flute parts complement each other? The scene is set for a thorough analysis of Anderson's latest work with Jethro Tull.Īs I experience the album and the constricting effects of the tee shirt, several questions waft into my thoughts. The donning of a faded Rubbing Elbows 2002 tour cap is accomplished. The uncomfortable stretching and wearing of my soil-stained, stitch-strained Roots To Branches t-shirt is completed. Those memory-bank-feelings faded ages ago, as the clasp of the band was set aside by the strange avenues and dark ages of my dog-eared years.Īnderson once sung that there is ' A Time For Everything', so perhaps it's time to reassess my feelings about Tull.Ī quick visit to the loft to find those forgotten mementos.
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For many years, Ian Anderson and the various manifestations of Tull were my favourite band. I once had a time for everything related to Jethro Tull. Will the release of The Zealot Gene present an opportunity for Jethro Tull to make a triumphant return after more than eighteen years since their last album release of new material? Or will a combination of the absence of Martin Barre, Anderson's ageing vocals and his recent penchant for loquacious lyrics, prove to be a persistent shadow, lurking in the dark?