After the success of 1977's Song from the Wood Ian Anderson decided to do another song based on English country traditions.  However, with Heavy Horses, he left the fantasy and nostalgia behind for a look at the more realistic side of rural England.  It doesn't have as many great songs as its predecessor but it is a worthwhile companion.

After the success of 1977's Song from the Wood Ian Anderson decided to do another song based on English country traditions. However, with Heavy Horses, he left the fantasy and nostalgia behind for a look at the more realistic side of rural England. It doesn't have as many great songs as its predecessor but it is a worthwhile companion.

After the success of 1977's&nbsp;Song from the Wood&nbsp;Ian Anderson decided to do another song based on English country traditions.&nbsp; However, with&nbsp;Heavy Horses, he left the fantasy and nostalgia behind for a look at the more realistic side of rural England.&nbsp; It doesn't have as many great songs as its predecessor but it is a worthwhile companion.&nbsp;

Episode 43: Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses

There are those albums that are artistic, critical and commercial milestones.  They are generally agreed to be the pinnacles of an artist’s career.  This is not about those albums.  This is about what came next.

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There are those albums that are artistic, critical and commercial milestones. They are generally agreed to be the pinnacles of an artist’s career. This is not about those albums. This is about what came next.

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