JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch Netherlands 12" LP ALBUM VINYL

This is the twelfth studio album by the rock group Jethro Tull. It is considered the last in the trilogy of folk-rock albums by Jethro Tull (although folk music influenced virtually every Tull album). This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

Collector's will notice that the label top half white and bottom half blue. The right society is STEMRA and at the bottom of the label "ARIOLA BENELUX BV HAARLEM" has been printed.

 

Front Cover Photo Of JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release )

"Stormwatch" Album Description:

Jethro Tull's 1979 album "Stormwatch" stands as a fascinating product of its time. Completing the band's acclaimed folk-rock trilogy that began with "Songs from the Wood" (1977) and "Heavy Horses" (1978), "Stormwatch" retains the earthy musical textures of its predecessors but imbues them with a decidedly darker, more anxious undercurrent.

Historical Backdrop

The late 1970s were turbulent globally. Economic uncertainty, energy crises, and the lingering pessimism following the Vietnam War all cast a long shadow. "Stormwatch" reflects these anxieties. Ian Anderson's lyrics grapple with environmental degradation ("North Sea Oil"), societal instability ("Dark Ages"), and the ever-present threat of conflict ("Flying Dutchman").

Musical Testament to Resilience

Despite the prevailing gloom, "Stormwatch" is far from a surrender to despair. The album balances darkness with flickers of hope. Songs like "Dun Ringill" find solace in historical cycles, while tracks like "Warm Sporran" showcase the band's instrumental dexterity and enduring creative spark. "Stormwatch" is a testament to resilience amidst uncertainty.

The Netherlands 12" LP Edition

The Netherlands 12" vinyl release of "Stormwatch" by Chrysalis Records offers a special avenue for experiencing this historically significant album. The high-fidelity analog format and the potential for unique sleeve and inner sleeve designs in Netherlands pressings further immerse the listener in the era of the album's creation.

Album Fact Sheet: JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch

Music Genre:

 Prog Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: " JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch" was produced by: Ian Anderson and Robin Black

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Robin Black

This album was recorded at: Maison Rouge, Fulham.

Album cover painting: David Jackson

Record Label Information:

 Chrysalis 51 1238

Record Format:

 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  1979 Made in Netherlands
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Ian Anderson - Vocals, Flute, Guitar, Bass
  • Martin Barre - Guitars, Mandolin
  • Barriemore Barlow - Drums, Percussion
  • John Evan - Piano, Organ
  • David Palmer - Synthesizers
  • John Glascock - Bass
Complete Track-listing of the album " JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch"

The detailed tracklist of this record " JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. North Sea Oil
  2. Orion
  3. Home
  4. Dark Ages
  5. Warm Sporran
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Something's on the move
  2. Old Ghosts
  3. Dun Ringill
  4. Flying Dutchman
  5. Elegy

JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release ) High Resolution & Quality Photos

Front Cover Photo Of JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release )
Front Cover Photo Of JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release )

 

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Photo Of The Back Cover JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release )
Photo of album back cover JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release )

 

Close up of record's label JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release ) Side One:
Close up of record's label JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release ) Side One

 

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Close up of record's label JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch ( Netherlands Release ) Side Two

 

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JETHRO TULL - "A" album front cover vinyl record

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JETHRO TULL - Storm Watch (Three European Releases)  album front cover vinyl record

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