Ian Anderson: The secret language of birds

(2000, Roadrunner)


    Tracklist:
  1. The secret language of birds
  2. The little flower girl
  3. Montserrat
  4. Postcard day
  5. The water carrier
  6. Set-aside
  7. A better moon
  8. Sanctuary
  9. The jasmine corridor
  10. The habanero reel
  11. Panama freighter
  12. The secret language of birds, pt II
  13. Boris dancing
  14. Circular breathing
  15. The stormont shuffle
Band members:
 Ian Anderson - Vocals, Flute, Acoustic guitar, Bouzouki,
Acoustic bass guitar, Mandolin, Percussion, Piccolo

Andrew Giddings - Accordion, Piano, Organ, Marimba,
Percussion, Electric bass, Keyboards and orchestral sounds

Guest musicians:
Martin Barre - Electric guitar on tracks 5 & 13
Gerry Conway - Drums on tracks 1 & 2
Darren Mooney - Drums on tracks 8 & 12
James Duncan - Drums on track 11

    Rating:
    A sticker on this albums front says "Ian Anderson - the mastermind behind Jethro Tull" and I guess that's correct. Because the man IS a mastermind, a real genius. Writing that much great material for a band by oneself, and also be able to play the songs, that takes talent. This is Mr Andersons second or third solo album, not really sure but anyway it's acoustic progressive rock we're talking here, and as you can see above not many regular instruments are used. Andersons flute is of course dominating as usual and no one can complain on his vocals, if you do show your face so I can smack it. He's managed to create another 15 top quality songs, this is a must-have. Buy!





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