
There are some who will find the structured storytelling of this album presumptuous, but to me it's a welcome change from feeling my way along in the dark. Ray's resemblance to Ian Anderson is the same sort of roleplaying that he's engaged in since "Aqualung", once more adopting the persona of a sympathetic castoff. That the band is able to weave such intelligent music into the tight confines of a story is an achievement, even if it might otherwise limit the band from exploring a wider range of styles. You'd probably have to look forward to "Heavy Horses" to find a TULL album this acoustic and reserved, but there's always been a place for it on my turntable. Like "Minstrel", it's not an album I pick at, instead settling down for the whole dinner. If you've the appetite for it, it's never too late to add "Too Old" to the fold. - Review by daveconn (Dave Connolly)
Track Listings
1. Quizz Kid (5:10)
2. Crazed Institution (4:48)
3. Salamander (2:52)
4. Taxi Grab (3:56)
5. From A Dead Beat To An Old Greaser (4:08)
6. Bad-Eyed and Loveless (2:12)
7. Big Dipper (3:38)
8. Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die (5:42)
9. Pied Piper (4:35)
10. The Chequered Flag (Dead or Alive) (5:24)
Total Time: 42:25
Bonus tracks on remsater (2002):
11. A Small Cigar (3:39)
12. Strip Cartoon (3:17)
Line-up/Musicians
- Ian Anderson / flute, acoustic guitar, harmonica, electric guitar, percussion, vocals
- Martin Barre / electric guitar
- Barriemore Barlow / drums, percussion
- John Glascock / bass, vocals
- John Evans / piano
Guest musicians:
- David Palmer / orchestral arrangements, orchestra conductor
- Vako Orchestron / saxophone solo on "From A Dead Beat To An Old Greaser"
- Maddy Prior / backing vocals on the title track
- Angela Allen / backing vocals on "Crazed Institution" and "Big Dipper"
Releases information
LP Chrysalis 1111 (1976)
CD Chrysalis (2002 remaster)
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