The gerald bostock character, heroantihero of the seminal jethro tull album thick as a brick and its recent sequel thick as a brick 2, is back again, having now discovered a manuscript left behind in the 1920s by a malariaridden old british soldier delightfully. Ian anderson had gerald over for tea and a biscuit, which in the usa would be beer and a cookie, and the two men created a musical masterpiece titled homo erraticus. Released on 14 april 2014, homo erraticus is a concept album, loosely connected to jethro tulls thick as a brick and anderson s thick as a brick 2, since it again credits the lyrics to the fictional character gerald bostock. Anderson is a multiinstrumentalist who, in addition to flute, plays keyboards, bass guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, saxophone, harmonica, and a variety of whistles. Homo erraticus by ian anderson 636551812016 vinyl lp. Listen free to ian anderson homo erraticus doggerland, heavy metals and more. Ian anderson, of jethro tull, uses this album to carry forward the story began in thick as a brick and thick as a brick 2. Parritt 18731928, homo erraticus is an oldfashioned prog record. It could be said that homo erraticus is ultimately about averting worldwide disaster and maybe even finding our way to a new eden. Sep 06, 2016 ian anderson homo erraticus album 2014 tracks. The 14 tracks on homo erraticus are said to examine key events from throughout british history before going on to offer a number of. Former jethro tull lead man ian anderson is not living in the past.
Ian anderson homo erraticus fourdisc deluxe book edition. Homo erraticus for that is the title of the next epic voyage into the progressive rock pantheon of strangeness will begin rehearsals and recording next week. Indeed, he keeps on touring and churning out albums. Homo erraticus, an album by ian anderson on spotify. Ian anderson biography ian scott anderson born august 10, 1947 dunfermline, scotland leaderfounder of jethro tull and veteran of the 60s bluesrock scene, this eccentric and highly charismatic minstrel who used to get the most incredible sounds from his golden flute is now in his late 50s, yet shows no signs of slowing down. Wrapped together by a solid if unremarkable rhythm section, homo erraticus makes for one of ian andersons best composed albums in a long time. Multichannel listeners will certainly consider this a worthy inclusion for their surround collection. Apr 14, 2014 homo erraticus is the sixth studio album by british progressive rock musician ian anderson, who is also the frontman of jethro tull. Today, tomorrow, whenever it is, this is a must have album. For homo erraticus, anderson is reunited with gerald bostock, the disgraced child prodigy for which thick as a brick was structured around, using lyrics written by gerald, and based on an old historical manuscript, it examines key events from throughout british history before going on to offer a number of prophecies for the. Ian anderson returns with his new studio album, homo erraticus. On april 15 us, april 14 uk, ian anderson will revisit gerald bostock yet again with a new album.
Jethro tulls ian anderson returns with homo erraticus. Ian anderson, the mastermind flautist and front man behind the classic british prog rock band, jethro tull returns with his brand new album homo erraticus. The album will be released on andersons own calliandra records label in conjunction with kscope on april 14th. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Kscope will release a new studio album by jethro tulls ian anderson called homo erraticus on april 14th. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The eruption comes toward the end of a discussion about his april 14 release homo erraticus, eagerly awaited by the fans of the. After, that is, mondays rush or three to the lavvyloo following the ingestion of that foul liquid feast which is the prep for the colonoscopy i must endure every couple of years. This 2 disc cd dvd package features the exclusive videos to each album track, as seen at the shows, set to hi resolution 24 bit stereo audio. Following a 40 years political career, bostock reunited with anderson taking the role of tour manager on a string of shows. Homo erraticus samples by jtiananderson published on 20140319t14. A loose very loose album based on a dusty, unpublished manuscript, written by local amateur historian ernest t.
I have had a chance to listen to it a couple of times over the past few days, and i am thoroughly impressed. Released on 14 april 2014, homo erraticus is a concept album, loosely connected to jethro tulls thick as a brick and andersons thick as a brick 2, since it again credits the lyrics to the fictional character gerald bostock. Even some of the weaker tracks on the album are still supported by strong melodies that make the album an entertaining listen from beginning to end. Homo erraticus cddvd tour edition out september 30th. It is billed as being performed by jethro tulls ian anderson instead of being a jethro tull album proper. Homo erraticus marks his return to songwriting, and its based on an unpublished manuscript by amateur historian ernest t.
Apr 11, 2014 ian andersons snort resonates through the telephone receiver. Featuring the exclusive videos to each album track, as seen at the shows and set to hiresolution 24 bit stereo audio, the dvd also includes a live performance of enter the uninvited and interview footage with ian discussing the live visuals. Strongly recommended for fans of jethro tull and ian anderson. Anderson toured performing both albums in their entirety. If all those literary conceits sound a little daunting, the musical accompaniment of homo erraticus is easier to digest. Frontman and guiding spirit for jethro tull whose fluteplaying on one leg is literally an emblem for the band. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Opening chronicles, the first part of three, doggerland instantly sets up the tull template of coruscating rock guitar, keyboard flourishes and anderson s freewheeling flute, as winningly malevolent hooks draw you in. Ian anderson homo erraticus lyrics and tracklist genius. Homo erraticus is a music studio album recording by ian anderson prog folkprogressive rock released in 2014 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette.
Stylistically homo erraticus features all the aspects one would expect to find on an ian anderson album although at times with an almost metallic edge, mixing folk and rock in a way that is progressive in nature but for the most part bears little resemblance in sound and style to the kind of music that is commonly associated with prog rock as. Ian anderson releases new solo album, talks end of. Mar 04, 2014 rock legend ian anderson returns in april with a new album homo erraticus for this new longplayer the jethro tull frontman has returned to the writings of fictional character gerald bostock, from which the classic tull album thick as a brick was derived. In april 2014 he returned with the uk top 20 album homo erraticus. Anderson released a new album, homo erraticus, in may 2014. The original thick as a brick album, released in 1972. With homo erraticus enfant prodigy gerald is back for real. The 15 songs of homo erraticus inhabit not one but two metafictional layers. New ian anderson album, homo erraticus, planned for april. Homo erraticus samples by jtiananderson jt ian anderson. Anderson was born on 10th august 1947, the youngest of three children. This 2 disc cd dvd package features the exclusive videos to each.
Ian andersons snort resonates through the telephone receiver. A second consecutive ian anderson solo album homo erraticus, due out april 15 is affirming to jethro tull fans what they mostly already suspected, that the longlived group is effectively. Homo erraticus is the sixth studio album by british progressive rock musician ian anderson, who is also the frontman of jethro tull. Ian scott anderson mbe born 10 august 1947 is a scottishborn british musician, singer and songwriter best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of british rock band jethro tull. Ian andersons homo erraticus to be available as a special cddvd tour edition on 30th september. The album was a critical and commercial success, charting around the world. Order from itunes and download this track instantly. In 2012 ian anderson released thick as a brick 2, the followup to jethro tulls legendary concept album. Frontman and guiding spirit for jethro tull, whose fluteplaying on one leg is literally an emblem for the band, ian anderson occasionally records solo albums that depart significantly from the output of his group although it can be argued that every tull album since the mid70s has, in effect, been an anderson solo project, supported by whichever musicians he chooses to call jethro tull. The only thing in the above two paragraphs that is true is that the new ian anderson album is a musical masterpiece. Homo erraticus the new studio album from jethro tulls ian. To coincide with ian anderson s homo erraticus north american tour commencing september 12th, kscope are pleased to announce a new tour edition of the acclaimed new studio album. On april 15th, he returns with homo erraticus, his new studio album.
Released on 14 april 2014, homo erraticus is a concept album, loosely connected to jethro tulls thick as a brick. For his new album homo erraticus, hes fully embracing highresolution digital audio. The eruption comes toward the end of a discussion about his april 14 release. Cd album mini lp hqdvd multichannel, dvdvideo country. Apr 14, 2014 vocals, flute, acoustic guitar ian anderson notes released on andersons own calliandra imprint via kscope, 2014s homo erraticus finds anderson once again using lyrics written by gerald based on an old historical manuscript, which examine key events from throughout british history, and offer a number of predictions for the future. Ian anderson vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, music, producer, gerald bostock lyrics, david goodier bass guitar, scott hammond drums, florian opahle electric guitar, john ohara piano, organ, keyboards. To coincide with ian andersons homo erraticus north american tour commencing september 12th, kscope are pleased to announce a new tour edition of the acclaimed new studio album. The original thick as a brick album, released in 1972, was based around the poem of disgraced child prodigy gerald bostock. Special cddvdv tour edition of the acclaimed hit album from jethro tull frontman ian anderson. Homo erraticus the new studio album from ian anderson. Buy ian andersons album titled homo erraticus to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Released on 14 april 2014, homo erraticus is a concept album, loosely connected to jethro tulls thick as a brick 1972 and andersons thick as a brick 2 2012, since it again credits the lyrics to the fictional character gerald bostock. In april he returns with homo erraticus, his new studio album. Ian andersons new album, homo erraticus, is out today, according to his website. Ian andersons homo erraticus available as special cddvd. Ian anderson homo erraticus 2014, mini lp hq, cd discogs. He spent the first part of his childhood in edinburgh, scotland. Sep 01, 2016 ian anderson homo erraticus album 2014 tracks. Apr 21, 2020 ian anderson, the mastermind flautist and front man behind the classic british prog rock band, jethro tull returns with his brand new album homo erraticus. The fans had not forgotten the quality of thick as a brick, and were pleased to find that ian anderson had ably continued the storyline with a fresh set of music. Released on 14 april 2014, homo erraticus is a concept album, loosely connected to jethro tulls thick as a brick 1972 and anderson s thick as a brick 2 2012, since it again credits the lyrics to the fictional character gerald bostock. The album, homo erraticus is the written translation from the latin which means the wandering man.
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