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Swiss-American rockers Sweat release Jethro Tull cover »Back To The Family« from tribute compilation »Best Of Jethro Tull Redux«

Swiss-American rockers Sweat have released Jethro Tull cover »Back To The Family« from tribute compilation »Best Of Jethro Tull Redux«, coming out along with »Aqualung (Redux)« on December 6th, 2024 via Magnetic Eye Records.

Tracklist:
01. Mr Bison – Reasons For Waiting
02. Sweat – Back To The Family
03. Hashtronaut – Bungle In The Jungle
04. Elephant Tree – We Used To Know
05. The Golden Grass – The Teacher
06. Sergeant Thunderhoof – Son
07. Oceanlord – Sweet Dream
08. Lowrider & Elephant Tree – Nothing To Say

Courtesy of Magnetic Eye Records:

“This song challenged us in ways that ultimately made us access our own sound from a new angle and understand what makes Sweat Sweat. I had suggested »Back To The Family« because »Stand Up« was in my parents’ record collection and one of the first British prog rock albums I familiarized myself with as a teenager. The song has a wide dynamic range and a lot of breathing space to work with.” — Susan Pedrazzi (vocals, organ)

“Almost instantly, we had the idea to experiment with lots of extra vocal layers. And to make it sound even more like Sweat, we included the organ and had it play the main flute riff from the original version. We also took some liberties with the vocal melodies and added a more aggressive second verse and an extra B part.” — Kayla Schureman (drums, vocals)

Enhance your experience of Magnetic Eye Records and friends, who are respectfully paying homage to British rock legends Jethro Tull and their 1971 milestone album with »Aqualung (Redux)«, by adding even more deep cuts and classics that are offered on the companion album »Best of Jethro Tull Redux«.

Jethro Tull are musical giants with a unique sound – or rather sounds that have remained singular in the canon of rock music. Founded in Blackpool, Lancashire, in 1967 by the Scotsman Ian Anderson, the band has undergone several stylistic shifts and changes of image during their still ongoing career of many decades. Yet largely due to the characteristic voice of their frontman and the inclusion of a flute as an essential instrument, Jethro Tull have always had an inimitable and easily recognisable trademark sonic fingerprint.

Jethro Tull have pushed the limits of what defines rock music from the start. Elements of classical music, jazz, and traditional music such as compound time signatures have led to the band being classified as art rock and later progressive rock – among a host of other terms. The British legend has managed to balance the tightrope between art, wide appeal and commercial success with seeming ease. This was helped by the outstanding showmanship of Ian Anderson, whose stagecraft and performances even rivalled his contemporary, the legendary British singer Arthur Brown.

The Magnetic Eye Redux Series features hand-picked classic albums from across the history of rock and metal re-imagined in their entirety from start to finish. Artists we love from within and outside the heavy rock landscape choose tracks to make their own, bringing these milestone records into the new millennium with crushing heaviness and searing energy. To date, we’ve produced Redux editions of Pink Floyd’s »The Wall«, Helmet’s »Meantime«, Black Sabbath’s »Vol. 4«, Hendrix’s »Electric Ladyland«, Alice In Chains’ »Dirt«, AC/DC’s »Back In Black«, and Soundgarden’s »Superunknown« which have included artists like Red Fang, Matt Pike, Pallbearer, The Melvins, All Them Witches, Khemmis, ASG, Supersuckers, Zakk Wylde, Mark Lanegan, Ruby The Hatchet, and many other amazing artists.

Join us for our eighth foray into Redux territory as we pay proper respect to the singular British rock innovators Jethro Tull!

Pre-order both compilations HERE

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well

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