![]() ![]() ![]() The tracks are not compiled in chronological order, but there is a certain logic to the running order which works fine for me, and the tracks are taken from existing remasters rather than being enhanced for this new collection. The booklet features an introduction written by Ian Anderson himself, a Tull Story by Martin Webb - which is adapted and updated from the one in the 40th Anniversary tour programme, the sleeve artwork from each Tull album with it's release date, plus full release details for each track featured including who played on them. The three CDs are packaged in an old-style double jewel case, rather than a fancy fold-out flashy card cover, and included in the box is an informative 24 page booklet. Some tracks are obviously included, some tracks are very well-known, some tracks are worth discovering and some tracks aren't – it's all rather Heavy Horses for courses! “50 for 50” by Jethro Tull is not a “Best of” or a “Greatest Hits” from the band, but rather “A Career-Spanning Collection Celebrating Jethro Tull's 50th Anniversary” - or so it says on the cover, and that is just about right. Compiled by Ian Anderson himself – with a certain amount of help from a couple of other Tull experts – this project was co-ordinated by Tim Chacksfield, a man who's name has appeared on many fine CD reissues and compilations over the years. With a potential 250 songs to choose from selecting just 50 was never going to be easy (nothing is) and bound to leave some fans disappointed by what was included here and what was left off – so says Ian Anderson in his introduction to this new three CD set. ![]()
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