Jethro Tull - Stand Up
	Released: 1969/2001 Label: Chrysalis - Capitol Cat. No.: 35458 Total Time: 49:34
	Reviewed by: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck, July 2002 Stand Up was Jethro Tull's second release. Things were a bit toned down compared to the previous release, This Was. Martin Barre was introduced as the new lead guitarist. Barre's style was totally different than Mick Abrahams, and he wasn't allowed to really cut loose until the next album. Because of this radical change the sound of the group took an entirely different direction. This would be the most important transformation that they would make and it would subsequently change their fortunes forever. The folk aspects of their sound took precedence this time out, and although Martin Barre's guitar playing was often restrained, with the exception of "Nothing Is Easy," he was firmly establishing himself in the group. Gone was the prevailing blues authority and ushered in was the folk, classical, and ethnic influences with jazz and blues around the periphery of the core that was to reach its peak on the next album. They were exploring every aspect of their framework more distinctly on this recording session. Ian Anderson was in full bloom exploring all of his interest. "Fat Man," one the best songs they ever made, had strong Middle-Eastern influences, and that was to be explored further down the road as well. "Bourče" was a lovely instrumental piece, it featured Ian Anderson's flute in a decidedly classical light. The song conjured images of a ride in a horse drawn carriage along an old country road in the English countryside. The four bonus tracks are a hint of what the third release would sound like and provided an enlightening look into the tremendously successful future of Jethro Tull. More about Stand Up: Track Listing: A New Day Yesterday (4:11) / Jeffrey Goes To Leicester Square (2:12) / Boureé (3:47) / Back To The Family (3:53) / Look Into The Sun (4:23) / Nothing Is Easy (4:26) / Fat Man (2:52) / We Used To Know (4:03) / Reasons For Waiting (4:07) / For A Thousand Mothers (4:21) / Bonus Tracks: Living In The Past (3:23) / Driving Song (2:44) / Sweet Dream (4:05) / 17 (3:07) Musicians: Ian Anderson - glute, guitar, harmonica, piano, horn, vocals, mouth organ Martin Barre - flute, electric guitar Clive Bunker - drums, hooter Glen Cornick - bass Contact: Website: www.jethrotull.com Note: will open new browser window Discography This Was (1968) Stand Up (1969) Benefit (1970) Aqualung (1971) Thick As A Brick (1972) Living In The Past (1972) A Passion Play (1973) War Child (1974) Minstrel In The Gallery (1975) M.U. The Best Of (1976) Too Old To Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young To Die (1976) Songs From The Wood (1977) Repeat - The Best Of Jethro Tull Vol 2 (1977) Heavy Horses (1978) Bursting Out - Live (1978) Stormwatch (1979/2004) 'A’ (1980) The Broadsword And The Beast (1982/2005) Under Wraps (1984) Original Masters (1985) Crest Of A Knave (1987/2005) 20 Years Of Jethro Tull (1988) Rock Island (1988) Catfish Rising (1991) A Little Light Music (1992) The Anniversary Collection (1993) 25th Anniversary Box Set (1993) Nightcap (1995) Roots To Branches (1995) J-Tull Dot Com (1999) The Very Best Of (2001) Living With The Past (2002) (cd) The Jethro Tull Christmas Album (2003) Nothing Is Easy: Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970 (2004) Living With The Past (dvd) (2002) Live Review: Jethro Tull In Concert At The North Shore Theater, Beverly, Massachusetts, August 25, 2001 Live Review: Jethro Tull In Philadelphia, Academy Of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 23, 2002 Live Review: Jethro Tull: An Evening With Jethro Tull & The Boston Symphony Orchestra Live Review: This Locomotive Keeps Rolling Along - Jethro Tull Live 2004 Interview: Ian Anderson and Martin Barre (January 2000)
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