The Broadsword & The Beast

Jethro Tull’s 1982 album ‘The Broadsword and the Beast’ was recently celebrated in brand-new 40th anniversary packages (‘The Vinyl Edition’ and ‘The Monster Edition’). This 1LP features Steven Wilson remixes of original album track listing with a 28-page 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 Tull’s best music. This album's masterful storytelling, accompanied by Ian Anderson's unmistakable flute melodies, garnered critical acclaim and has become a fan favourite over the years. The album mixes electronic sound, provided by Peter-John 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.

The CD features 17 tracks which includes Steven Wilson remixes of original album, associated recordings and a 28-page booklet.

Tracklist

LP

The Broadsword And The Beast 
(Steven Wilson remix of original LP) 

Side 1 
1) Beastie 
2) Clasp 
3) Fallen On Hard Times 
4) Flying Colours 
5) Slow Marching Band 

Side 2 
 1) Broadsword 
2) Pussy Willow 
3) Watching Me, Watching You 
4) Seal Driver 
5) Cheerio

CD

THE BROADSWORD AND THE BEAST   
A Steven Wilson stereo remix 

1. Beastie
2. Clasp
3. Fallen On Hard Times  
4. Flying Colours  
5. Slow Marching Band  
6. Broadsword  
7. Pussy Willow  
8. Watching Me, Watching You  
9. Seal Driver  
10. Cheerio

ASSOCIATED RECORDINGS     

A Steven Wilson stereo remix

Recorded on 24 track at Maison Rouge Studios,

December 1981 – January 1982 (unless otherwise noted)

11. Fallen On Hard Times (1st master, Dec ’81 sessions)
12. Beastie (2nd master, Dec ’81 sessions)
13. Fallen On Hard Times [2nd master, Dec ’81 sessions)
14. Seal Driver (1st master, Dec ’81 sessions)  
15. Cheerio (ensemble vocal version)  
16. Jack-A-Lynn (acoustic version)  
17. Beastie Shouts!