Little Light Music [Import]

Jethro Tull | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 22, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B00000DQNM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,753 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered edition of this 1992 live album. Following three harder-rocking albums (Crest Of Knave, Rock Island and Catfish Rising), A Little Light Music takes a step back into a relaxing semi-acoustic setting, documenting that year's summer European shows. Joining leader Ian Anderson, guitarist Martin Barre and bassist Dave Pegg is temporary drummer Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention). Features 17 tracks, including classics like ''Locomotive Breath'', ''Living In The Past'', ''John Barleycorn'', ''Bouree'' and more. EMI. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Lighted Stage and A Load of Great Songs, December 20, 2006

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Eugenius Dobson (from a global perspective I'm right here.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Light Music (Audio CD)

A Little Light Music is a cool Jethro Tull concert experience that mostly redefines the songs rather than attempts to replicate them verbatim. I don't view the songs as truly 'unplugged ' versions, but rather slightly more toned down performances that come off sounding a little more intimate than your usual big hall concert presentations. Then again some do rock out, like This is Not Love and A New Day Yesterday for example, but then it's always good to have some variation of mood and tempo or it could all come off sounding like one long Kraftwerk song. In fact the rocking middle section that explodes from out of the otherwise quiet performance of From a Dead Beat to An Old Greaser is one of the many highlights for me on this record. Some songs are taken through an instrumental variation, either completely or partially, like the new acoustic instrumental introduction to Too Old to Rock and Roll, but the band always manage to carry off these changes with their usual professional charm, finesse, and playfulness. Even though the songs have been slightly altered they still feel just as warm and comfortable as a sweater pulled fresh from the dryer. The one new track, a Jethro Tulled version of John Barleycorn, is of course excellent. What a surprise, eh?

I have to admit that I prefer this live recording to the Bursting Out record, due to the playful variations presented here, and also for the inspired song selections. One White Duck has always been a favorite, and although that song doesn't sound too different from the studio version, as presented here the mood of the song is slightly more eloquent (at least it is to my delicately old and worn down ears.)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Lightish, Live and Tull. The Best Live Album Ever., October 9, 2005

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Mark Lee (Woodruff, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Light Music (Audio CD)

I've been listening to Tull since the early '70s, in concert since the mid '80s, own about 30 Tull albums and CDs, and this is the coolest CD around. It's about as close to "Tull Unplugged" as you'll get. Not all of the pieces are acoustic, but many of them are.

Some groups are studio groups, and Ian Anderson & Co. do okay there, but these guys are performers first and foremost, and excellent anywhere. I love the bits in between songs where Anderson talks to the audience. "Rocks in the Road"s flute solo at the end is rock anthem quality. Most of us expect that from Ian. And Martin Barre offers his usual solid guitar presence, both electric and acoustic. David Pegg on bass is groovy throughout and seems to have the audiences by the heart. And this CD has the best version of "Bouree" out there.

I notice that XM Radio "Eclectic Rock" runs these cuts (along with Anderson's "Divinities" solo work) quite a bit. Sure, the songs individually are great but this album really shines when you have time to enjoy the whole experience.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tull Unplugged, November 14, 2002

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keeweety (Wellington, Aotearoa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Light Music (Audio CD)

Jethro Tull showcase their folksy side on this live CD, in which the majority of the tracks are played acoustic or semi-acoustic. For those of you who get tired of mid-70s Tull's long and cheesy keyboard solos this CD is a must-buy: the numbers are short, musicianship superb and pared-down sound truly kind on the ears. Dave Pegg plays outstanding bass and mandolin while the drummer cum glockenspeil player (whose name I forget) also makes the most of a very basic kit (a bass drum, a snare and a cymbol by the sound of it). To my ears, this CD is one of the few that truly doesn't have a bad song on it. Highlights include instrumentals Under Wraps & Bouree, and Ian in fine voice on Rocks on the Road & John Barleycorn. Still I shouldn't overplay the 'easy listening' side of the album - Martin Barre rocks out on several numbers (Locomotive Breath, Pussy Willow), and Ian's flute takes off like a rocket throughout. This disc is a must buy for all Tull fans, and a great introduction for those who want to insert themselves at the shallow end.