NEW ALBUM: Jethro Tull - "the zealot gene"

[CRAZY-HORSE]

Deezer listen:

their 22nd studio album,
first in 19 years since the Christmas album,
Anderson's first in almost a decade..
recorded over three years, delayed release due to covid restrictions...
a concept album referencing various parts of The Bible to modern situations:
examples: 
comparing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction of Hiroshima.
the Disciples denying knowing Jesus to 'fall guys' taking the blame for mistakes by those in higher places.
Ezekiel's two harlot sisters to the actions of todays youth when they get drunk on weekends. etc etc.....
music has that cliched, stereotypical 70s Tull sound.
some acoustic material, some cool guitar solos and the ever present flute sounds you expect and love.
nothing experimental or overly clever on here in fact you as fans have heard it all before...
i know Anderson never really had a great voice but it has held up better than i thought considering his age as it still sounds 'playful' in place...
all up i enjoyed the album and it is on the 'to purchase list':

Mrs.Tibbets:   Mrs Tibbets - YouTube  (audio)

Shoshana Sleeping:  Jethro Tull - Shoshana Sleeping (Official Video) - YouTube  (video)


and my favourite, the title track: