Homo erraticus

by Ian Anderson

Homo erraticus cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 April 2014
  • Label: Calliandra
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 25:05
  • Community rating: 3.49/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary Jethro Tull frontman delivers an incredibly ambitious, highly conceptual solo album that revisits the fictional character Gerald Bostock (from 'Thick as a Brick'). 'Homo erraticus' functions as a sprawling, deeply progressive folk-rock narrative exploring the entire scope of British history and migration. The album showcases Anderson's enduring mastery of complex, highly theatrical composition and virtuosic flute playing.

Genres

Descriptors: conceptual, progressive, history

Tracklist

  1. The Tuneful Trolley Theme (2:28)
  2. Hello Love (2:50)
  3. Sunny Days (2:05)
  4. Georgianna Peach Pie (2:00)
  5. Lady (With The Tangerine Blouse) (2:28)
  6. M.A.C.K. (Mothers Authoritative Collection Of Knowledge) (1:43)
  7. Lovely Day (1:52)
  8. Written Charter (2:24)
  9. I Got You Around (2:36)
  10. My Apple Pie (2:25)
  11. Uncle Joe's Armada (2:14)

Credits

  • The Tuneful Trolley - primary artist
  • Brian Parks - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals
  • Jack Riolo - drums, backing vocals, lead vocals, written-by
  • Myron Yules - horns [uncredited]
  • Stan Bronstein - horns [uncredited]
  • Santo Ciccarello - lead guitar, backing vocals, written-by
  • Joey DeSane - lead vocals, percussion, written-by
  • Jerry Vance - music director

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