Pros: Great early classic Jethro Tull, original songs, cool feel to it. Cons: Nothing to say.
Jethro Tulls Benefit: Classic Tull Formation.
Jethro Tull is one of my favorite musical groups of all time. I have set about to write a review on each and every Tull record that has been released, in chronological order. Jethro...
Pros: Wonderful production and a number of excellent songs; great bonus tracks. Cons: The emphasis on experimentation sees hooks taking a back-seat.
Often regarded as a tricky transitional album, Jethro Tulls third studio release Benefit has suffered the indignity of being sandwiched between three of the bands most enduring and successful records; frequently getting ignored or ...
Pros: Ian at the almost perfect mid-point between infectious hard rock and strummy artiness. Cons: Lacks the conceptual junk that'd increasingly weigh Tull albums down. Wait, is that a con?
Next to Aqualung, Id have to say that Benefit is the best Jethro Tull album. Its got great legs, a sense of humor, and really knows how to blow on a flute. Oh wait, I was describing my bosss secretary- what I meant to say is ...
Pros: The album has a good "feel" about it. The production makes every note sound clear as a bell. Cons: Most individual songs are good, but not among Jethro Tull's all-time best.
Before I begin my review, I'd like to offer a brief thanks to whoever engineered and mixed down the recordings for the Benefit sessions. The album sounds so much better than Stand Up, it isn't funny. It doesn't take an audiophile's ears to...
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