{"product_id":"ian-anderson-8314-boxed","title":"Ian Anderson - 8314 Boxed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven albums exploring the solo work of the Jethro Tull frontman, Ian Anderson - 7CD 96-page Hardback Book Edition * Includes Live Collection 'Roaming In The Gloaming'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross more than five decades at the helm of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson has cultivated one of British music's most distinctive voices, bringing together progressive rock, folk \u0026amp; classical influences with an unmistakable lyrical wit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis solo recordings offer a parallel journey: a space to explore different musical settings, instrumental combinations \u0026amp; approaches to songwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released as a 10LP collection in 2024, '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8314 Boxed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' now arrives on Madfish as a 7CD 96- page hardback book edition. Bringing together six studio albums spanning 1983-2014 alongside the live collection '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoaming In The Gloaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e', the set traces three decades of Anderson's restless musical curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe electronic textures of '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalk Into Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' introduce a catalogue that moves readily between intimate songwriting \u0026amp; expansive composition. '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivinities: Twelve Dances With God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' places Anderson's flute at the centre of an instrumental suite, while '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Secret Language Of Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' \u0026amp; '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRupi's Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' reveal the finely observed characters, acoustic detail \u0026amp; melodic warmth of his smaller-scale work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick As a Brick 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e', Anderson returns to the story of Gerald Bostock, extending one of his most celebrated creations into a new century. '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomo Erraticus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' follows with an ambitious exploration of history, myth \u0026amp; identity, its interwoven narratives reflecting his enduring appetite for the concept album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting the collection, '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoaming In The Gloaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' gathers live recordings from 1995-2007, first released in the original vinyl box. These performances offer a complementary perspective on the studio albums, bringing Anderson's solo repertoire into the shared space of the stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying 96-page hardback book features a foreword by Ian Anderson, extensive liner notes by Paul Sexton \u0026amp; exclusive photographs, providing context \u0026amp; insight into this richly varied body of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Anderson reflects: \"These records all stand out for me as being quite different from each other \u0026amp; in some ways demonstrate a broader depth of my songwriting. The flute instrumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivinities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e record is one of my favourites to this day.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MADFISH","offers":[{"title":"7CD Deluxe Boxset + Hardback Book","offer_id":60109987021145,"sku":"SDZ-55366","price":152.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/PID-12673-96-001.png?v=1792752223","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/ian-anderson-8314-boxed","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}