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Format Details: 7 CD Deluxe Boxset
Release Date: 23 August 2024
Label: Madfish
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 10
Barcode: 636551826150
Description
'8314 BOXED' - 10LP LIMITED EDITION VINYL BOX SET FROM JETHRO TULL FRONTMAN IAN ANDERSON.
Madfish are proud to present '8314 Boxed', an exclusive 10LP collection showcasing the diverse & innovative solo work of Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson. *
Includes exclusive first-time vinyl releases of 'Divinities: Twelve Dances with God', 'The Secret Language Of Birds' (2LP) & 'Rupi's Dance' (2LP) *
'Walk Into Light', 'Divinities: Twelve Dances with God' & 'Homo Erraticus' remastered at half speed by Air Studios *
'Roaming In The Gloaming' LP offers previously unreleased live recordings from 1995-2007 *
Beautiful side D etchings on 3 of the 10 records *
96-page book with foreword by Ian Anderson, extensive liner notes by Paul Sexton & exclusive pictures.
Ian Anderson's solo albums explore different sonic landscapes & instrumental line-ups, each record in this boxset standing as a testament to his versatility. From the electronic experimentation on 1983's 'Walk Into Light' & the profound narratives of 2014's 'Homo Erraticus', to the acoustic serenity of 'The Secret Language Of Birds', these albums are a reflection of Anderson's unending creativity & his ability to seamlessly blend diverse musical styles into cohesive, captivating works.
- 'Walk Into Light' (1983) - Half-Speed Remaster
- 'Divinities: Twelve Dances With God' (1995) - First Time On Vinyl, Half-Speed Remaster
- 'The Secret Language Of Birds' (2LP) (2000), Etching On Side D - First Time On Vinyl
- 'Rupi's Dance' (2LP) (2003), Etching On Side D - First Time On Vinyl
- 'Thick As A Brick 2' (2LP) (2012), Etching On Side D
- 'Homo Erraticus' (2014) - Half-Speed Remaster
- 'Roaming In The Gloaming' (Previously Unreleased Live Shows From 1995-2007)
A word from Ian Anderson on '8314 Boxed':
"Since 1983, I have made a few solo albums, not as dissatisfaction with fellow musicians or the group identity but usually just to try something a bit different, whether sonically, stylistically or in terms of instrumental line-up. These records all stand out for me as being quite different from each other & in some ways demonstrate a broader depth of my songwriting. The flute instrumental Divinities record is one of my favourites to this day"
Jethro Tull continue to enjoy success in the studio & live, with their most recent 2023 release 'Rokflote' charting worldwide.
Description
SEVEN ALBUMS EXPLORING THE SOLO WORK OF THE JETHRO TULL FRONTMAN, IAN ANDERSON - 7CD 96-PAGE HARDBACK BOOK EDITION * INCLUDES LIVE COLLECTION 'ROAMING IN THE GLOAMING'.
Across more than five decades at the helm of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson has cultivated one of British music's most distinctive voices, bringing together progressive rock, folk & classical influences with an unmistakable lyrical wit. His solo recordings offer a parallel journey: a space to explore different musical settings, instrumental combinations & approaches to songwriting.
Originally released as a 10LP collection in 2024, '8314 Boxed' now arrives on Madfish as a 7CD 96-page hardback book edition. Bringing together six studio albums spanning 1983-2014 alongside the live collection 'Roaming In The Gloaming', the set traces three decades of Anderson's restless musical curiosity.
The electronic textures of 'Walk Into Light' introduce a catalogue that moves readily between intimate songwriting & expansive composition. 'Divinities: Twelve Dances With God' places Anderson's flute at the centre of an instrumental suite, while 'The Secret Language Of Birds' & 'Rupi's Dance' reveal the finely observed characters, acoustic detail & melodic warmth of his smaller-scale work.
With 'Thick As a Brick 2', Anderson returns to the story of Gerald Bostock, extending one of his most celebrated creations into a new century. 'Homo Erraticus' follows with an ambitious exploration of history, myth & identity, its interwoven narratives reflecting his enduring appetite for the concept album.
Completing the collection, 'Roaming In The Gloaming' gathers live recordings from 1995-2007, first released in the original vinyl box. These performances offer a complementary perspective on the studio albums, bringing Anderson's solo repertoire into the shared space of the stage.
The accompanying 96-page hardback book features a foreword by Ian Anderson, extensive liner notes by Paul Sexton & exclusive photographs, providing context & insight into this richly varied body of work.
As Anderson reflects:
"These records all stand out for me as being quite different from each other & in some ways demonstrate a broader depth of my songwriting. The flute instrumental Divinities record is one of my favourites to this day."
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Rick Wakeman
Fairport Convention
Martin Carthy
Vivian Stanshall
Vivian Stanshall
Rick Wakeman
Caravan
Wishbone Ash
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
