Jethro tull rock opera review3/17/2023 ![]() “Queen and Country” is political commentary made interesting by the use of an accordion as a supportive instrument. Palmer’s strings, Barre’s guitar, and Anderson’s multiple talents make it a serious and complex track. The title track echoed the theme of the failed film as it told the story of the afterlife of a deceased girl. The first two tracks would go against the grain of the lighter approach of the album as a whole. It would continue the groups run as one of the most popular bands in the world as it reached number two on the American album charts and sold well in their native country. The music falls right into a progressive rock sound. Anderson has stated he will never play the sax live again which precludes many of these songs from ever being a part of their concert act. Ian Anderson would continue as the songwriter, lead vocalist, flute, and saxophone player. David Palmer was back to provide the orchestral arrangements. ![]() Drummer Barriemore Barlow, guitarist Martin Barre, keyboardist John Evan, and bassist Jeffrey Hammond all returned for the third studio album in a row. ![]() War Child retained one of the classic Tull lineups. After the one song concept albums, Thick As A Brick and A Passion Play, this release was a welcome relief as its short songs and whimsical approach made it a more relaxed listen. ![]() In my opinion it is just as well the movie did not happen. When the film did not materialize a number of songs were released as a stand alone album. The resulting War Child was originally meant to be the soundtrack for a film of the same name. Jethro Tull returned to the studio during early 1974 to record their first studio album since A Passion Play. ![]()
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