Order of Play Collector's Edition by Martin Barre

I've always loved Tull and Martin Barre is a huge part of that band's success .This is a different take on mainly Ian Anderson songs and they are done extremely well although the vocals aren't to my taste on some of the songs ..I particularly like A new day yesterday , with Martin's guitar giving it a heavier stance . I really like the guitar on this version of Thick as a Brick and Teacher .Well worth a listen if you are a Tull fan , with a different style than Ian Anderson's originals . Martin Barre shows us why he was an integral part of that band .

Really good work. As others have stated these songs have a harder edge to them than the JT originals, but that is fine to my ear. Not much needs to be said about the songs themselves. If you are reading this I am confident you know all about them already. Another reviewer is far from effusive about the vocals but I have no problem with them. Martin is in fine form and this is altogether a pretty strong release and certainly recommended. Word of warning: It comes unannounced in one of those hideous digipak covers!!

This was such a joy to stumble across and good old Amazon I say for putting it in my recommendations. I've always admired Martin Barre as a guitarist and felt it a shame that he was rather overshadowed by someone else in Jethro Tull. Here we hear him play a great range of songs with him adopting a variety of sounds, reminding you of Joe Bonamassa one minute and Peter Frampton the next. Not bad company there! A great album all round: simple as that.

Sublime guitar work. Subjectively, the vocals disappoint.With regards to sleeve art, I'm intrigued to know whether the white numbering/lettering on the wall is 1A or IA (Ian Anderson)

Martin has always been a driving force in Jethro Tull. Anyone who has been to a Tull concert has heard his creativity when he performs one of his guitar solos while Ian takes a short break. On this album, it is nice to hear Martin's interpretation of some of the most iconic and not so iconic Tull tunes. His band is excellent and choice of tunes is great. My favorites are TAAB and To Cry You a Song. Certainly worth buying if you're a Tull fan or a fan of a truly great guitar player.

Absolutely stunning. It's like discovering a new talent - except, of course, he's been around for years!

What a guitar player, I have always been a big Jethro Tull fan but hearing Barres versions of old Tull songs and his own songs as well is just great, brillant album and a great bonus as well

Brilliant album from one of the most underrated guitarists in the world