The Broadsword And The Beast (The 40th Anniversary Edition)
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Jethro Tull’s 1982 album ‘The Broadsword and the Beast’ will be celebrated in a brand-new 4LP set, The Vinyl Edition. Out 1st September 2023 alongside the release of ‘The Monster Edition’, 5CD+3DVD. The 40th Anniversary packages includes new mixes from Steven Wilson, demos, rough mixes, live recordings and sessions from 1981.
The 4 LP set (one a double LP) in a card slipcase will feature a 28-page 12×12 booklet and include The Broadsword And The Beast (Steven Wilson remix of original LP), Double-Edged Sword (Steven Wilson mixes of additional Broadsword recordings March 1981 to January 1982) plus The Maison Rouge Demos.
The 5CD+3DVD ‘Monster Edition’ includes a 164-page book with interviews with band members, a track-by-track annotation by Ian Anderson, an interview with sleeve illustrator Iain McCaig, an extensive interview with studio and live sound engineer Leigh Mantle, a recreation of the 1982 tour programme and touring schedule, and rare photos and memorabilia. The set will include ‘The Broadsword and The Beast’, A Steven Wilson stereo remix, associated recordings, demo recordings, the original 1981 master mixes and live In Germany 1982.
‘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.
4LP
LP 1 – The Broadsword And The Beast (Steven Wilson remix of original LP)
Side 1
- Beastie
- Clasp
- Fallen On Hard Times
- Flying Colours
- Slow Marching Band
Side 2
- Broadsword
- Pussy Willow
- Watching Me, Watching You
- Seal Driver
- Cheerio
LP 2 – Double-Edged Sword (Steven Wilson mixes of additional Broadsword recordings March 1981 to January 1982)
Side 1
- Rolands Entry (2.00)
- Lights Out (5.18
- The Curse (Version 1) (3.40)
- The Curse (Version 2) (3.34)
- Too Many Too (3.44)
Side 2
- Calafel (3.01)
- I’m Your Gun (4.24)
- No Step (3.40)
- Down At The End Of Your Road (3.32)
- Mayhem, Maybe (3.06)
- Commons Brawl (3.23)
Side 3
- Return To Calafel (0.41)
- Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow (3.23)
- The Swirling Pit (3.53)
- Inverness Sleeper (3.17)
- Motoreyes (3.40)
- Rhythm In Gold (3.05)
Side 4
- Overhang (4.27)
- Jack-A-Lynn (Band Version) (4.41)
- Crew Nights (4.26)
- Drive On The Young Side Of Life (4.03)
- Jack-A-Lynn (acoustic version) (4.12)
LP 3 – The Broadsword And The Beast – The Maison Rouge Demos
Side 1
- Flying Colours (5.00)
- Me, Dinosaur (5.16)
- Crew Nights (4.48)
- Drive On The Young Side Of Life (4.35)
- Seal Driver (5.08)
Side 2
- DJ Dream (4.53)
- Rhythm In Gold (3.25)
- Honest Girl (6.29)
- Jack-A-Lynn (5.40)
- Fallen On Hard Times (4.14)
5CD + 3DVD
Disc One
‘THE BROADSWORD AND THE BEAST’ – A Steven Wilson stereo remix
- Beastie
- Clasp
- Fallen On Hard Times
- Flying Colours
- Slow Marching Band
- Broadsword
- Pussy Willow
- Watching Me, Watching You
- Seal Driver
- Cheerio
ASSOCIATED RECORDINGS – A Steven Wilson stereo remix
Recorded on 24 track at Maison Rouge Studios, December 1981 – January 1982 (unless otherwise noted)
- Fallen On Hard Times (1st master, Dec ’81 sessions)
- Beastie (2nd master, Dec ’81 sessions)
- Fallen On Hard Times [2nd master, Dec ’81 sessions)
- Seal Driver (1st master, Dec ’81 sessions)
- Cheerio (ensemble vocal version)
- Jack-A-Lynn (acoustic version)
- Beastie Shouts!
Disc Two
- Roland’s Entry [Instrumental]
- Lights Out
- The Curse (version 1)
- The Curse (version 2)
- Too Many Too
- Calafel [Instrumental]
- I’m Your Gun
- No Step
- Down At The End Of Your Road
- Mayhem Maybe [with 1988 overdubs]
- Commons Brawl [with 1993 overdubs]
- Return To Calafel [Instrumental]
- Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow
- The Swirling Pit [Instrumental]
- Inverness SleeperFURTHER ASSOCIATED RECORDINGS A Steven Wilson stereo remix
Recorded on 24 track at Maison Rouge Studios, December 1981 – January 1982 - Crew Nights (combined version) [with some 1993 overdubs]
- Rhythm In Gold
- Overhang [with 1988 overdubs]
- Jack-A-Lynn (band version)
- Motoreyes
- Drive On The Young Side Of Life [with 1993 overdubs]
Disc Three
DEMO RECORDINGS
Recorded directly to stereo in Maison Rouge Studio 1 on 15th December 1981
- Flying Colours
- Me, Dinosaur
- Crew Nights
- Rhythm In Gold
- Honest Girl
- DJ Dream
- Seal Driver
- Jack-A-Lynn
- Fallen On Hard Times
- Drive On The Young Side Of Life
ORIGINAL 1981 MASTER MIXES
Early master mixes prepared in July 1981. The master mix of ‘Watching Me, Watching You’ used on the album was also prepared during these mixing sessions.
- Beastie
- Too Many Too
- I’m Your Gun
- Down At The End Of Your Road
- Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow
EARLY 1982 ROUGH MIXES
Rough mixes of work-in-progress album tracks prepared in January 1982
- Slow Marching Band
- Pussy Willow
- Fallen On Hard Times
ORIGINAL 1982 RADIO ADVERT
UK local radio advert promoting the band’s headlining appearance at the Theakston Music Festival, Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire, England on Saturday 28th August 1982
- Theakston Music Festival Advert
Disc Four
LIVE IN GERMANY 1982
- Clasp
- Hunting Girl
- Fallen On Hard Times
- Pussy Willow
- Broadsword
- Jack-In-The-Green
- One Brown Mouse
- Seal Driver
- Heavy Horses
- Weathercock/Fire At Midnight
- Keyboard Instrumental
- Sweet Dream
Disc Five
LIVE IN GERMANY 1982
- Flying Colours1
- Songs From The Wood3
- Watching Me, Watching You2
- Band Introductions3
- The Swirling Pit4
- Pibroch/Black Satin Dancer2
- Beastie2
- Too Old To Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young To Die!3
- Aqualung3
- Minstrel In The Gallery3
- Locomotive Breath/Black Sunday3
- Cheerio3
DVD 1 (unit 6)
Audio only
The Broadsword And The Beast album remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo and DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound + flat transfer of the 1982 original mix and other associated tracks in 96/24 LPCM stereo
DVD 2 (unit 7)
Associated Recordings remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo and DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound
DVD 3 (unit 8)
Live in Germany (as per DISCS 4 & 5) remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo and DTS and Dolby Digital 4.1 surround sound
