Jethro Tull - Lap Of Luxury (1984) video free download

ezioupyourass

Synth-pop from someone who doesn't get and has nothing to do with synth-pop. That's the only explanation I can think of for how tuneless, obnoxious, and really painfully horrible this album is. I know it was 1984, but did Ian really have to do this? Not a single song can even sustain a hook for its entire runtime, I swear. If someone actually wants to sit through this and try to prove me wrong, be my guest. Whatever shitty melody there is disappears halfway through. 

Antonio carlos andre

Esse disco de 1984 do Jethro Tull e uma lastimaNunca vi eles fazerem nada igual a issoEssa bateria eletrônica irrita os tímpanos de qualquer um

David Gaines

Believe it or not, this is Martin Barre's favorite Tull album. I know that because he told me so when I interviewed him back in 1988 on their 20th anniversary tour. He has confirmed it in numerous interviews since then. He thought it was a very easy, problem-free album to record and it was the most enjoyable experience he had doing a Jethro Tull album. I was as surprised as anybody to hear it but he didn't even hesitate when I asked him the question. In any event, Ian himself is aware of the mechanical feel the drum machine lends to this whole album and he has mused (semi-seriously) in the past about having Doane Perry re-record the drum parts. Not going to happen. :-) For what it's worth, the musicians among you who've worked with drum machines (as I have) know how difficult it is to program them to produce anything even approaching realism, and imagine how much more so when they were brand new in the early 1980s. Doane Perry has said in interviews that he thinks Ian Anderson is the finest drum machine programmer he has encountered.Re: "Under Wraps" - your mileage may vary. It's certainly not the strongest songwriting of the band's career but "Lap Of Luxury" was a perfectly serviceable 1980s rock single. If they hadn't dipped at least one toe into the pool of 1980s electronics that was dominating pop music at the time then Jethro Tull would have become completely irrelevant instead of mostly irrelevant. Pop music is all about changing fashion trends no less than clothing is. It's a rare band indeed that can stay above the changing sonic fads from year to year and keep cranking out the same style of songs without connecting in any way with the prevailing sounds and technologies. Plus Jethro Tull sounds so different from album to album anyway that it's hardly surprising, looking back, that their production when in the direction that "A," "Under Wraps," and much of "The Broadsword and The Beast" did.I still listen to "European Legacy" and "Under Wraps #2." And maybe someday good old Doane Perry WILL re-record those drum parts. ;-)

kumiko117

The 80s (sigh....) Prog's fire had been doused by punk, and the great, sharp experimenters of the 70s could only play wannabe pop stars. Genesis, Yes, Tull, all these great innovators and imaginative, spiritual creators sank into smarmy pap. It makes one wonder what their real motives were, especially as the avant-prog wing largely managed to stay alive and vibrant, if underground, during this drought of creativity. 

degree7

It's like Jethro Tull as everyone loves and knows it was dropped into a New Wave blender and set to "MOR - Extra strong"

degree7

Was there a single band that the 80s didn't ruin??????

Rock Salt

I love JT but this must be their worst track ever! Sorry.

Thomas Sutherland

Tull has always done things on their own terms. It's a shame they're gone now.

Kori mac Dhomnaill

Great song.

ginantsfan5

Love it!!!! Nice Vid!!!!!!!!

Rob Cosentino

Embarrassing. I'm sure they hate it themselves :/

Frankincensed

Ahhh, the old controversial electronic/synth-pop sound. But after all, it was the 80s and MTV. Why not?

IanAnderson0011001

I don't understand why everybody hates the drum machine so much i personally love it always have & its not like there was drums and they went over it with the machine its just the sound they wanted for the album and if you don't like it shut up and don't listen to it nobody is forcing you to

nonameavailableuser

Reminds me of a great time at 13 that lasted for a bit and faded.

nynevergoingback

@ValorOfSoul, what are these bonus tracks? I can't find them anywhere, remaster or not. The last track of the 15 total tracks is always General Crossing (bang bang, alright). Under Wraps is one of my top 3 Jethro Tull albums (along with Songs From The Wood and Aqualung) (and Secret Language of Birds if you count Ian Anderson solo album), and if there are more tracks recorded at this time I need to hear them! Please respond; I don't know how to send you a direct private message. Thank you!

iD4v1d

I could actually like this song, if there was no drum machine and no synth. Seriously, I hate drum machines. I don't hate synths, but some parts are really horrible to me (like when it goes from intro to verse). Sounds like something you make in Guitar Pro. Ugh. I never thought the same band could release both Aqualung and Under Wraps.

Zen Rider

When Ray Thomas retired from The Moody Blues, Ian actually wanted the job because The Moodies were one of his long time favorite bands. He got there just a little too late and they had filled the spot. But I've always wondered how he would have impacted MB material and new songs. Might have been really cool to have Ian Anderson doing flute for them...

arvoredamontanhaolei

I really like the chorus with the flute, but the rest of the song is really really... blargh i dont know speak in english... ha

organaphus

I saw them about a year ago-Ian's voice wasn't as strong as it once was, but it was still a brilliant concert. Songs such as Aqualung were really strained, but he was fine with gentler acoustic songs, and he can still play the flute whilst hopping around on one leg, and reduced the entire venue to tears of laughter with his sense of humour.

WrathchildNH

if you all want to stop Ian from singing because his voice is shot.....you better stop Ozzy first.....he has absolutely sucked for many many years...... Last time I saw Tull was 2003......Ian's vioice was getting weaker then...but the show was still amazing...don't know about after Giddings and Noyce left

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