The Secret Language Of Birds - Ian Anderson

Fans of Jethro Tull's stripped-down folk works such as 'Songs from the Wood' should enjoy the similar style of this third solo release from the one-legged tramp, who in reality has two legs and a nice country mansion in Wiltshire. Perhaps originally starting the whole solo career thing as an outlet to let off folk steam during his primary band's questionable electronic era, this is unapologetic folk rock without the rock that could easily be a throwback to the early sixties if not for Anderson's customarily satirical lyrics. Without prominent electric guitars, this is mostly a back-to-basics album aided by a few touches from keyboards and background ...  Read the complete review