In the following, Ill try to show how the lyrics fit these themes. Jethro Tull: the story behind Thick As A Brick By Malcolm Dome ( Prog ) last updated July 14, 2022 In 1971, Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson set out with tongue-in-cheek to make "the mother of all concept albums". and your wise men dont know how it feels and signal for the crack of dawn. History repeats itself. Its okay for me to say those things about my own work, Anderson reasons, but I dont think its too cool if somebody else tries to do it, because Im already well aware of it. to sing in the rain. An irony is revealed to the listener we, the listeners, know that waves repeat and knock down every sandcastle which is built. But everything had been building for us. [75], While TAAB 2 was a follow-up about Gerald Bostock, the 2014 Ian Anderson solo album Homo Erraticus was presented as a follow-up work by Gerald Bostock. [30] At the start of the show, men wearing capes appeared onstage and began sweeping the floor, counting the audience and studying the venue; after a few minutes, some of them revealed themselves to be members of the band and began to play. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. and the builder (a man with a trade) succumbs to lust I was actually mildly irritated and wryly amused. Despite attempts over the years to uncover the true identity of the poet, the truth is that Bostock has no connection to anyone from Andersons past. Thick As A Brick. TV, our educational systems, our political systems and our religious systems aim to please the lowest common denominator. To wash them all aside. However much I insisted that Aqualung wasnt a concept album, the media still persisted in treating it as such. The newspapers contents were written mostly by Anderson, bassistJeffrey Hammondand keyboardist John Evan. "[74], The follow-up album was released on 2 April 2012. He rejected this, thinking it was simply a collection of songs, so in response decided to "come up with something that really is the mother of all concept albums". Think! The vinyl is a half-speed master of Steven Wilson's 2012 remix . Father to John: Bread and water is good for you. your super crooks A lesser writer might have called this song Stupid for that is just what this phrase means. We werent trying to be comedians, just to enhance the concept. News and weather reports were read halfway through the show, and a man in a scuba diver outfit came onstage. [22] The band's record company, Chrysalis Records, complained that the sleeve would be too expensive to produce, but Anderson countered that if a real newspaper could be produced, a parody of one would also be practical. The original packaging, designed like a newspaper . Heres how it works. Life goes on. Part 1: In the opening section, the narrator seems to suggest that he's wasting his breath, and that none of what he is about to say will be heeded. It had articles, competitions and advertisements lampooning the typical parochial and amateurish journalism of the local English press. Anderson recalls that the cover took longer to produce than the music. You curl your toes in fun as you smile at everyone you meet the stares. [24] The front cover includes a piece where Bostock is accused without foundation of being the father of his 14-year-old friend Julia's child. Well! [22] The satirical newspaper was heavily abridged for conventional CD booklets, but the 25th Anniversary Special Edition CD cover is closer to the original, and the 40th anniversary boxed version contains most of the content from the original newspaper. OF COURSE Do you try to think for yourself? Dont let yourself become Aqualung. Ill judge you all and make damn sure that no-one judges me. Current Bid: GBP 50.00 . The poet has just finished a masterpiece, whereas the soldier is frothed up and ready to begin the slaughter again. Bath Oh, Mac. But skimming the cream from a three-quarter-hour masterwork was never going to be easy. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it failed to make the charts on either side of the Atlantic. We will be geared to the average rather than the exceptional. With their jock-straps pinching, they slouch to attention. If you dont think for yourself, then that just might happen youll let politicians/clergy with hollow promises make your decisions for you. In this case, he probably wanted to emphasize the repeatability of history the sun sets and rises every day with great regularity. [8] They had not intended to record a single continuous piece;[9] the band came up with individual song segments, then decided to write short pieces of music to link them together. If you choose to believe that God exists then it becomes your responsibility to prove that God exists. I get a strong mental image from this one line. The year 1971 was a momentous one for prog rock. The 1997 EMI100 box Brick25 has a decent sized newspaper (UK version) and OK mastering too. But, when I got the chance to interview Harry for a US TV show, he denied ever hearing Thick As A Brick. By the end of 10 days wed rehearsed to a performance level all the elements of Thick As A Brick. " THICK AS A BRICK " (1972) by JETHRO TULL was my favorite JETHRO TULL album that I bought back in 1972 . With the launch ofClassic Rockmagazine in 1998 he became involved with that title, sister magazineMetal Hammer, and was a contributor toProgmagazine since its inception in 2009. In Chateau DIsaster, the lost album just after TAAB, Ian attacks the Rat Race the business people whom he charicatures as various types of animals. The album was recorded in late 1971 and features music composed by Ian Anderson and arranged with the contribution of all band members. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 index click on the st. cleve chronicle for a readable popup enlargement Beautiful metaphor. [53] Rolling Stone listed the album at number 7 in their "Top 50 Prog Albums of All Time". David Palmer plays an important role, adding a symphonic dimension to JT's music. An 8-year-old boy by the name of Gerald Bostock enters the contest with a poem called 'Thick as a Brick'. and shut out the whole truth. They cant think about this topic, they cant respond. , , 7 , , , a , , , - , 9 , , aa .., - , 6 , 6 2008 , a a, a a 11 a a, 7 ., , 8 . Going further, the reviewer stated: "Martin Barre's guitar and John Evan's keyboards especially shine, and Ian's singing is no longer abrasive. Youre unaware that your doings arent done. JUDGES DISQUALIFY "LITTLE MILTON" IN LAST MINUTE RUMPUS THE SOCIETY FOR LITERARY ADVANCEMANT AND GESTATION, (SLAG), announced their decision late last night to disqualify eight year old prizewinner Gerald (Little Milton) Bostock following the hundreds of protests and threats received after the reading of his epic poem "Thick as a Brick" on B.B.C. And the sand-castle virtues are all swept away Everybody thinks that theyre the ones who are right well straighten out our parents, and then well straighten out our kids. Do you believe in the day? All rights reserved. A man born and we pronounce him fit for peace. THICK AS A BRICK. So come all ye young men who are building castles! The original LP sleevewas a mock-up of a town newspaper. It just denounces the abuse of these concepts). The subject of this piece is no longer Ian it is someone else, Jack, lets say, who has succumbed to integration into society. If so, youll become brainwashed with the rest of the masses (the whirlpool which sucks you down to the lowest moral level) and youll fall off of the beam. Peter Cushing OBE, who starred in countless horror films including Dracula . Seagulls tend to feed on the detritus at the edge of the shore. We also got the road crew, label people and girlfriends to pose for photos., One of those names used was Derek Smalls, who emerged over a decade later as the bassist with the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap. Kindly state the time of the year and join your voices in a hellish chorus. Regular contributor to Uncut magazine for over 20 years. Sign up below to get the latest from Prog, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Remember dont let your wise men do the thinking for you, they cant know everything. after the lyrics and music were written and, hence, Bostock did not affect the perspective of the original lyrics themselves. Johns father is an upper-class citizen (likely a Businessman from the Rat Race) who has learned everything about how Society should be from his father. Critics and fans generally adored it, but Anderson had all eventualities covered in any case. As John becomes older, his intellect gains him respect, he becomes a wise man who other people look up to. It received mixed reviews upon its release, but was a commercial success and topped various charts in 1972. Should we dogmatically carry these concepts on into our adulthood? for a paper-back edition of the Boy Scout Manual. Light the sun. The live show for the album included playing of the full record and various comic interludes. What he did do, though (and maybe he didnt even notice) was that he kept focus on the main point of the piece. in the tidal destruction Your bread and waters going cold. My father was a man-of-power whom everyone obeyed. He drops his guard and gets sucked into becoming a part of the Establishment. I got it back a few days later, though. He called Thick as a Brick "Jethro Tull's own stand-or-fall epic after the lines of Tommy" and "an assault on the mediocrity and harshness of lower-middle-class existence in '70s Britain". As each wave recedes (in elastic-band fashion) nothing of the old fad is left in its wake (the close of the play) and a completely new moral fad is rebuilt. It was exciting and dynamic. [31] During some shows, the entire band stopped mid-performance when a telephone rang on stage, which Anderson would answer, before carrying on performing. The album cover actually took us longer than the music itself.. This structure allows the opportunists to assume power by feigning to have connections which mere mortals dont have and by absolving the sins of the lower classes, thereby gaining their gratitude and loyalty. They thought that they were different from their elders, yet they quickly conformed to each other and formed a new wave. John is born into adulthood. Above is the list of all things which Jack, a Good Citizen, must know. The centrepiece of the album was a poem, ostensibly written by 12-year-old Gerald Bostock. upgrade? Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Still, singer/flutist Ian Anderson keeps it all together with his vocals. The music themes change very quickly, at around 5 minutes the song changes into a dramatic sounding tune. Job done, Id say. has formed the plan to change the man he seems. Theyre all perfect (blue-eyed), a bit worse-for-wear after an evening of stereotypical partying (slightly discoloured) and theyre all Hippies wearing the Hippy uniform of blue-jean canvas jackets with Born-to-be-Wild blue-jean frills. and he pees himself in the night. Maybe this is a reference to babies being born straight into societal conformity. I dunno. The poet, now ruler, says Believe in my belief and a new day will dawn. Dont think outside the box. [25] The inside of the paper features a mock review by "Julian Stone-Mason BA", a pseudonym of Anderson. It is a parody of theconcept albumgenre. Like other sequels, it includes the stars of the original Ian Anderson and the story's "precocious schoolboy" Gerald Bostock, aged 50. [23] Most of the characters in the newspaper were members of the band, their management, road crew, or colleagues; for instance, recording engineer Robin Black played a local roller-skating champion. Most of my peers aspired to going to grammar school, getting eight O Levels and three A Levels, then becoming part of conventional society. Its lyrics are built around a poem written by a fictitious boy, "Gerald Bostock" a.k.a. The main themes are an elaboration of the themes in Aqualung and are repeated in Roots to Branches. at its launch in 1981. The young men of the household have Thick as a Brick Jethro Tull Format: Audio CD 1,206 ratings Amazon's Choice for "jethro tull thick as a brick cd" -6% $1407 List Price: $14.98 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns See all formats and editions Kindle $4.99 1 New from $4.99 Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. The humour was subtle enough that some fans believed that Bostock was real. JUDGES DISQUALIFY "LITTLE MILTON" IN LAST MINUTE RUMPUS Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Barrie Barriemore Barlow replaced the bands previous drummerClive Bunker on this album. The poet and the wise man stand behind the gun, And the love that I feel is so far away: The poem is actually published on page 7 of the album cover, as are all of the lyrics, in the form of mock editorial content, throughout the ingenious cover. He is the god of nothing, if thats all that you can see, You are the god of everything, hes inside you and me. It remains Jethro Tulls second-biggest seller in America. He used to feel love, but thankfully, hes rid himself of any sense of conscience. UK released 29 June 2015 - "Thick As A Brick: The Steven Wilson 2012 Stereo Remix" by JETHRO TULL on Chrysalis 0825646146468 (Barcode 0825646146468) is a straightforward 2-Track Single CD Reissue of the 1973 album that plays out as follows (43:44 minutes): 1. The innocent young master thoughts moving ever faster So, they take power in the hope that they can better the world. They do so thinking that they can bring a better moral standard to the world. Having written the crucial poem that became the fulcrum for the concept, Anderson and his band guitarist Martin Barre, bassist Jeffrey Hammond, keyboard player John Evan, string/brass arranger Dee Palmer and new drummer Barriemore Barlow now had the challenge of making the musical form work. So! The Dawn Creation of the Kings has begun. Bostock then created lyrics based on Parritt's writings, while Anderson set them to music. Repeated for emphasis. The responsibility (load) of being ever-vigilant against the Establishment is lifted from his shoulders. Well have Superman for president The mock newspaper, was dated 7 January 1972 and includes the entire lyrics to Thick as a Brick (printed on page 7), It is presented as a poem written by Bostock,whose disqualification from a poetry contest is the focus of the front-page story. Those who lose their lifes balance, miss out on the beauty of life. Ian, consciously decides to write with the detail Ive expressed above. Essentially its setting out future scenarios of what might happen., Some of the elements in the lyrics are quite serious, offers Anderson, where I drew upon my own childhood and my own early experiences for ideas for sections within the overall work. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, In 1971, Jethro Tulls Ian Anderson set out with tongue-in-cheek to make the mother of all concept albums. Do you believe in the day? cats are on the upgrade Thick as a brick cover photo Home Interior Design Apartment Attic Bathroom Bedroom Cabinet Corridor Flat Hallway House Kitchen Lounge Penthouse Room Veranda Type Element Style Material External Color Thick as a brick cover photo You are interested in: Thick as a brick cover photo. AllMusic wrote that "Jethro Tull's first LP-length epic is a masterpiece in the annals of progressive rock, and one of the few works of its kind that still holds up decades later. It sold by the bucketload, sealed their reputation at home in the UK and made them big stars in America. The child is trying out and thinking through a number of moral/religious issues. John, talking back to his father (John is probably one of those long-haired, anti-social criminals, alluded to above): Cant you see that youre so full of yourself, you are so self-confident that you have stopped accomplishing things with your life?. And was it intended as more than mere prog foolery? Designed Aston Villas kit during a previous life as a sportswear designer. Thick as a Brick is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Jethro Tull, released on 3 March 1972. The elastic retreat rings the close of play as the last wave uncovers The newfangled way. As Johns generation slowly becomes the Establishment, John becomes part of the Establishment. And the poet sheaths his pen while the soldier lifts his sword. LATER Look at History. God I miss covers like this. Yes, the songs were connected by a common theme of penury but that was all the concept that existed. For more classic Tull, then click on the link below. Thick as a brick is a concept album that builds with very good vocal performance by Ian Anderson, very strong acoustic parts and excellent drumming by Barriemore Barlow, replacing Clive Bunker. A true artist feels certain emotions and convictions, then writes/paints/composes items which go with that flow. You have to preserve the fiction to some extent, because thats your starting point the absurdity of precocious youth and complex ideas; that somehow Thick As A Brick is an album about what this youth might become and the distortion of his ideas as a prepubescent child. The musical style shifted in the direction of progressive rock with the albums Aqualung (1971), Thick as a Brick (1972), and A Passion Play (1973), and shifted again to contemporary folk rock with Songs from the Wood (1977), Heavy Horses (1978), and Stormwatch (1979). If my snapshot leads you to new interpretations of this piece or parts of it, Ill be ecstatic. Come all ye young men who are building castles! So! Think. [20], The album prominently features flute, acoustic and electric guitars and Hammond organ, which had been used previously,[14] but the instrumentation includes harpsichord, glockenspiel, timpani, violin, lute, trumpet, saxophone, and a string sectionall uncommon in the band's earlier blues-inspired rock. Theyve managed to brain-wash Jack. Believe in the day! and we pronounce him fit to fight. the newfangled way. So, gradually wed build up the piece.. Following production problems relating to the 1972 miners' strike, it was held back a week to 3 March. Cecil the Sealion has entered the building. good old Ernie: he coughed up a tenner on a premium bond win. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Believe in the day! [2] Taking the surreal British humour of Monty Python as an influence, he began to write a piece that would combine complex music with a sense of humour, with the idea it would poke light-hearted fun at the band, the audience, and the music critics. [29], Following the album's release, the band set out on tour, playing the entire piece with some extra musical additions that extended performances to over an hour. And we went in and recorded it, literally in a few days. I will have a different snapshot a few weeks from now. Join your local government. And the blue-eyed soldiers stand slightly discoloured (in neat little rows) P.S. Earlier, he was describing the ebb and flow of morals as waves on a beach. This insult is intended for a much wider audience for all of societys leaders and elders. Its only in recent times that Ive appreciated how complex the music is, admits Anderson. But, by the time the 1970s had begun, bands like ELP were a little up their own arses. The very reason why I hate Cds. Television last Monday night. Simplified info_outline. You must start inventing Miracles and other mechanisms that indicate the existence of an all-powerful, personified being. A fourteen year old schoolgirl this week blamed her pregnancy on Gerald Bostock, the eight year old poet at the center of this week's major St. Cleve controversy. Freelance writer for Classic Rock since 2008, and sister title Prog since its inception in 2009. RM DY9CAB - Thick As A Brick Album by Jethro Tull, 1970s prog rock RM 2FM6TH2 - Jethro Tull album - Thick as a Brick - concept album with fold out newspaper sleeve RM D2XDRA - Ryan O'Donnell and Florian Ophale from the Ian Anderson touring band, Performing 'Thick as a Brick' on stage. "There's a definite strain of English tomfoolery running throughout" Released on 10 March 1972, Thick As A Brick landed with an album cover that spoofed the inanity of local-newspaper reportage. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. To follow the style of the mock newspaper on the original Thick as a Brick, a mock online newspaper was set up. Where the hell was Biggles when you needed him last Saturday? Aqualung sold steadily, so either Thick As A Brick was going to take off, or wed just sink. But, for whatever reason they went along with it, and actually warmed to the task once we got stuck into the music.. Ian claims that a personified God doesnt exist. [26], The contents of the newspaper were written mostly by Anderson, bassist Jeffrey Hammond and keyboardist John Evan. For the purpose of the album, the focus centred around a poetry contest. Thick as a Brick Review. [1] The album reached the top 5 in the UK charts, and number one in Australia, Canada and the United States,[43][44][45] where it was certified Gold. The other kids have all backed down and they put you first in line. Unfortunately, all of them wore the same hair (long), the same uniform (jeans) and they all refused to fall into the Establishment line. [3] His wife Jennie was also an inspiration, whom he credited to have devised the character and lyrics to "Aqualung". Worse, if you convince anyone else to go along with your belief in the existence of God, without proof, then you must perpetuate that white-lie. Thick As A Brick came about following the release of Tull's immensely successful previous album, Aqualung.Upon its release, the latter was regarded as a concept album in the music press . Jul 15, 2013 - A concept album with the lyrics written on the in the form of a news paper Thick as a Brick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [19] Parts of the suite blend classical and folk music into the typical rock music framework. Why dont you just let your 2-dimensional comic book super heroes lead you through life? England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Not only does the character of Martin Prince sing part of the song in the episode Girls Just Want To Have Sums, but the original is used over the end credits. Ive become a part of the Establishment, a Wise Man.. [7], The group ran through two weeks of rehearsals using the Rolling Stones' basement studio in Bermondsey. The newest recruits to Society have all been shipped off to do Societys bidding. I promise. Really don't mind if you sit this one out. [35], Thick as a Brick was originally scheduled for release on 25 February 1972. I was the sort of child who loved spending time collecting pond life and then analysing it. The live show promoting the album included the playing of the full suite, with various comic interludes. The military (returning heroes) are now loyal to me a new day will dawn. $4.35 shipping. Coming from across the sea, he challenges the son who puts him to the run. It is regarded as a classic of progressive rock. The rest of the band got the chance to step outside of their dapper personae. But I was also drawing very much on the world of the eight-year-old Gerald Bostock. Monty Python. Stream songs including "Thick As A Brick, Pt. A must for any record collection, the album is a half-speed master of Steven Wilson's 2012 remix, providing the ultimate audio experience of the progressive rock classic. the tireless oppression theme which Ian develops in later albums. show us all the way. So! While the conversation is civil, it is possible to see John arguing with his father, but when the intensity rises, I see Ians opinions poking through and taking over Johns character Ian drops his guard and drops the pretense of telling a story. I find that somewhat hard to believe.. The cattle quietly grazing at the grass down by the river [6] Some parts were recorded in a single take with every member having an input, including significant contributions from keyboardist John Evan. Jethro Tull's frontman and songwriter Ian Anderson was surprised when critics called the band's previous album, Aqualung (1971), a "concept album". Privately, we all saw the silly side, we were like John Cleese in a bowler hat lampooning the bureaucrats, while revelling in it.. Ian Anderson recorded a new version specifically for the commercial to avoid having another artist do it. The layout was designed by Chrysalis Roy Eldridge, who had previously worked as a journalist. Theres every scope to say that this is noodly, extreme, anal, pompous, bombastic, arrogant all of those words are applicable to prog rock and definitely applicable to Thick As A Brick but theyre there on purpose. Even the good people (the artists, the intelligencia) end up taking sides and resorting to physical violence, in the end. You judge us, tell us how not to act, but you dont give us an example to live by. Here, Ian picks up where John left off and continues the tirade. There are black-heads on his shoulders, Jethro Tull's first LP-length epic is a masterpiece in the annals of progressive rock, and one of the few works of its kind that still holds up decades later. your love and the cut of the knife Jack digs down to see how hes managed to lose his conscience. I also loved science fiction stories of the era (the 1950s), because they told of a different, exciting future. He re-appears later. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Never mind that much of it actually sounded thrillingly original, the battle lines between new and old between knotty-browed experimentation and straight-up rocknpop were well and truly drawn. the moral melee. Ironically, with respect to their peers, the Hippies were conformists. Of course when the CD remaster was released I assumed the whole thing was reprinted. Mark the precise nature of your fear. Despair why cant society make allowance for, both, do-ers and thinkers? What are you going to do now?! You have to make up excuses for why theyre not here, instead of just admitting that they dont exist. Why is it that our ancestors insist that their dogma is Truth? The original packaging, designed as a 12-page newspaper, claims the album to be a musical adaptation of an epic poem by fictional eight-year-old genius Gerald Bostock, though the lyrics were actually written by the band's frontman, Ian Anderson. Theyre all resting down in Cornwall [60] The CD/DVD bookset was also reissued, still titled 40th Anniversary Edition, but with the mastering on all versions of the remix as originally intended by Wilson. I wonder if Ian regrets writing this line, now that hes 50? "[51] Paul Stump's History of Progressive Rock commented of the album, "The 'concept', a somewhat self-conscious and mannered lionization of individual genius against caricatured bourgeois Philistinism, scarcely sees the light of day through the thickets of Anderson's imagery, but this doesn't detract from what, in hindsight, is quite a respectable, if periodically water-treading, stab at advanced extensional technique. to be thick as a brick. the fool stood in his suit of armour or [55] Rush's Geddy Lee has said Thick as a Brick is one of his favourite albums,[56] as has Iron Maiden's Steve Harris.[57]. In the clear white circles of morning wonder, Thick as a Brick is the fifth studio album by the rock band Jethro Tull. It's the sequel to Thick As A Brick, the 1972 Jethro Tull concept album. Born to Run Made Bruce Springsteen a Rock Icon. Thick as a Brick 2: Whatever Happened to Gerald Bostock? I must admit to being a little surprised that we got to the top of the charts over there, says Anderson. Was he trying to make it all ultimately bomb-proof? So, I stood apart from others of my age, and drew on this for the character of Gerald Bostock. When one of these opportunists goes bad, they can take a large army of believers with them to do their bidding. Thick As a Brick. This article claims that although Bostock initially won the contest, the judges decision was repealed after protests and threats concerning the offensive nature of the poem, along with the boys suspected psychological instability. Thick As a Brick (Cover) - Carolyn Oates Carolyn Oates 1.4K subscribers Subscribe 4.9K 265K views 6 years ago Carolyn Oates Covers "Thick as a Brick" by Jethro Tull. The album was also re-released on vinyl at the same time. [28] Anderson recalls that the cover took longer to produce than the music. With Thick As A Brick, he ended up fulfilling his ambition and then some. Thick as a Brick - Those who hold onto their individualism. Or, do you rely on others to help you think? He also comments on Free Will vs. God-driven pre-destiny by likening Life to a stage upon which the sole actor (you, me, us) goes out onto without a script and has to improvise. while the childish repetition of life, as normally played out, continues. what states require consummation of marriage; new milford ct police scanner; reply to opposition to motion to compel california; environmental opportunities and threats in business Not angry, no, explains the man nearly four decades on. we walked through the maternity ward and saw 218 babies wearing nylons Thick as a Brickis the fifth studio album by the rockbandJethro Tull. Also appears twice a week on Rileys BBC6 radio show, rifling through old copies of the NME and Melody Maker in the Parallel Universe slot. The album on LP vinyl runs as one seamless track on both sides of the record. 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