Jethro Tull Preps ‘The Broadsword and the Beast’ Deluxe Reissue

Jethro Tull has introduced a Fortieth-anniversary deluxe version of their 14th album The Broadsword and the Beast, that includes demos, tough mixes, stay recordings, studio classes and new mixes from Porcupine Tree founder Steven Wilson.

The gathering arrives on Sept. 1 and will likely be obtainable as a five-CD, three-DVD “Monster Version,” a three-LP “Vinyl Version” and digitally.

You may preorder it on Jethro Tull’s web site now and see the total observe itemizing beneath.

Initially launched in 1982, The Broadsword and the Beast blended Jethro Tull’s signature folk-influenced prog with the dominant synth-heavy rock of the day. The band could not determine whether or not to call the album Beastie or Broadsword, based mostly on the songs that kicked off every respective facet of the LP. They finally settled on giving both sides a title and id, ensuing within the joint album title.

Jethro Tull remains to be arduous at work making new music. The Ian Anderson-fronted outfit launched its twenty third album, RokFlote, in April.

Jethro Tull, ‘Broadsword and the Beast’ (Fortieth-Anniversary Version) Monitor Itemizing
The Monster Version (5CD + 3DVD)
Disc 1 – The Broadsword and The Beast – Steven Wilson remix
Disc 2 – Early 1981 Periods – Steven Wilson remix
Disc 3 – Demo recordings
Disc 4 – Reside in Germany 1982
Disc 5 – Reside in Germany – 1982
DVD 1 – Album remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo, DTS and 5.1 encompass sound
DVD 2 – Related recordings remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo, DTS and 5.1 encompass sound
DVD 3 – Reside in Germany remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo, DTS and 4.1 encompass sound

The Vinyl Version (4LP)
LP 1 – The Broadsword and The Beast – Steven Wilson Remix
LP 2 (2-LP) – Double-Edged Sword – Steven Wilson remixes of extra Broadsword recordings
LP 3 – The Maison Rouge Demos

Digital
Beastie (Steven Wilson Remix)
Clasp (Steven Wilson Remix)
Fallen on Onerous Instances (Steven Wilson Remix)
Flying Colors (Steven Wilson Remix)
Gradual Marching Band (Steven Wilson Remix)
Broadsword (Steven Wilson Remix)
Pussy Willow (Steven Wilson Remix)
Watching Me, Watching You (Steven Wilson Remix)
Seal Driver (Steven Wilson Remix)
Cheerio (Steven Wilson Remix)
Fallen on Onerous Instances (1st Grasp, Dec ’81 Periods) (Steven Wilson Remix)
Beastie (2nd Grasp Dec ’81 Periods) (Steven Wilson Remix)
Fallen on Onerous Instances (2nd Grasp, Dec ’81 Periods) (Steven Wilson Remix)
Seal Driver (1st Grasp, Dec ’81 Periods) (Steven Wilson Remix)
Cheerio (Ensemble Vocal Model) (Steven Wilson Remix)
Jack-A-Lynn (Acoustic Model) (Steven Wilson Remix)
Beastie Band Shouts! (Steven Wilson Remix)