The Broadsword and the Beast Vinyl

Jethro Tulls 1982 album The Broadsword and the Beast was recently celebrated in brandnew 40th anniversary packages The Vinyl Edition and The Monster Edition. This 1LP features Steven Wilson remixes of original album track listing with a 28page booklet. The Broadsword and the Beast is the 14th studio album by Jethro Tull, released on 10 April 1982 and according to Ian Anderson in the liner notes of the remastered CD, contains some of Jethro Tulls best music. This album039s masterful storytelling, accompanied by Ian Anderson039s unmistakable flute melodies, garnered critical acclaim and has become a fan favourite over the years. The album mixes electronic sound, provided by PeterJohn Vettese a characteristic that would be explored further on the next album Under Wraps with acoustic instruments. The Broadsword and the Beast is a cross between the synthesiser sound of the 1980s and the folk influenced style that Tull had in the previous decade.