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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 05:50:53 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 11/03/2026 10:50

Just completed the listening session. Mixed response to this album, which I was expecting TBH. Quite a lot of love but quite a bit of so, so comments. A little marmite!

Overall., I think more people were positive about it than not

Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 04:57:17 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 11/01/2026 09:57

So that's it for Stand Up. My group meet on Tuesday to discuss the album

Any thoughts you want to share on the album continue to do so

Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 04:56:29 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 11/01/2026 09:56

A final thought on the album as a whole

Stand Up, was the first Jethro Tull album to feature guitarist Martin Barre, and it shows. The band moved away from the blues rock of the first album, This Was, and into the more recognisable folk rock that we associate with the band. This is where they solidified their trademark sound. Having said that, the album still retains some blues rock influences on tracks such as "A New Day Yesterday" and "Nothing Is Easy".

I like both incarnations of Tull but I’m more of a blues guy TBH. There are blues influences here but not a pronounced as on their debut album

It’s not a great album but it is a well put together one. The production and musicianship are top draw here and is a well-crafted album. There is a cohesion to the album, pointing the band in the direction of prog before prog existed.

Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 04:45:41 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 11/01/2026 09:45

For a Thousand Mothers

A rather good track to conclude Stand Up. Sort of encapsulates the album which is great for a final track. Really like it. A little messed up and also a little all over the place. I like that

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:42:22 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/31/2026 14:42

Reasons for Waiting

More folky and mellow than some of the other tracks on this album but I don’t mind that, it’s a rather decent track. Nice acoustic guitar playing and Andersons voice and flute are spot on.

The track fits into the overall approach of Stand Up very well. I like it

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:19:26 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/29/2026 10:19

We Used to Know

I really like this track. One of the best rockier tracks on the album with a Great, slow build up, to those souring flute and guitar solos. It’s pretty majestic.

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:20:24 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/28/2026 08:20

Fat Man

Great opening with an eastern influence combined with Tull’s folk leanings. Love the percussion and mandolin / flute etc. and the flow of the track.
A bit of a gem to be honest

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:24:50 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/24/2026 10:24

Nothing Is Easy

I really like this track. More rocky, less folky, in fact, it’s more blues rock than anything else with great musicianship including heavy guitars and of course, great flute solos.

On the attached youtube, I went one, for a live version of the track to mix things up a bit and two, because it’s a great live version of the song

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:43:08 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/21/2026 09:43

Look into the Sun

Again, as you might expect, it’s got a slight folk prog / folk roots feel. Despite this, (not my favourite genre) I enjoyed the track. Lovely acoustic start to the track. Also, some nice electric guitar interludes by, I’m assuming, Martin Barre. Excellent vocals as well.

Very nice track and on the surface a far simpler track than others on the album. I rather enjoyed this

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:08:35 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/18/2026 09:08

Back to the Family

Rather too folky for me however, I like "the dynamic tempo shifts, blending bluesy folk rock with heavier electric guitar riffs by Martin", as I saw it described which is pretty accurate.

Overall, a decent track but not outstanding

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:40:43 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/13/2026 08:40

Bourée" (Instrumental)

Exceptional musicianship on this jazz / rock / prog track and it must be one of the most famous instrumental tracks by Jethro Tull. I love the classical / prog crossover. Not the only time that prog bands did this, ELP’s Fanfare for the Common Man, is another obvious example.

This feels to me the start of the iconic flute driven Tull sound. You also can’t ignore the bass solo from Glenn Cornick. One of the great classic rock bass sections ever
I really like it especially once it moves into rockier realms. It’s great.

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:18:09 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/11/2026 08:18

Jeffrey Goes to Leicester Square

More folk rock than heavy or progressive rock with Ian moving to the front on this one.

I’m not a great fan of folk rock to be honest but this is OK. Great musicianship.

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Re: Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 05:48:49 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/09/2026 09:48

A New Day Yesterday

Nice Creamesque intro which is really great. This track would not have been out of place on Disraeli Gears with its heavy blues feel.

Martin Barre was such a great blues rock guitarist but failed to get the recognition that I think he deserved although amongst guitarists themselves, he is highly regarded.
Great way to start the album.

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Early JB cover which is seriously good

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Stand Up by Jethro Tull

Johnnyo — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 03:47:26 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 10/07/2026 07:47

The album that we will be listening to in my 60's listening group for November is

Stand Up (1969) by Jethro Tull

If you have any thoughts on the album please let me know. I'll be posting my own thoughts over the next month

Previous albums discussed are

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe And The Fish (August)
Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel (September)
Revolver by The Beatles (October)
In The Court Of The Crimson King by King Crimson (November)
Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield (December)
Disraeli Gears by Cream (February)
in Search Of The Lost Chord by The Moody Blues (April)
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly (May)
Blues Breakers by John Mayall & Eric Clapton (June)
Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys (July)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (August)
The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground & Nico (September)
Cheap Thrills by Big Brother And The Holding Company (October)