Ian Anderson - The Secret Language Of Birds (2000) [Fuel 2000]

"The Secret Language of Birds" is the third studio album by Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson. It is named after the dawn chorus, the natural sound of birds heard at dawn, most noticeably in the spring. The album is extremely impressive and great for anyone who likes soft but not slow and boring folk music. "The Secret Language of Birds" can be easily ranked among Anderson's best work, Tull or otherwise, and in many ways is the most impressive release of his career.

Track Listing

01. The Secret Language Of Birds (04:17)
02. The Little Flower Girl (03:37)
03. Montserrat (03:20)
04. Postcard Day (05:03)
05. The Water Carrier (02:54)
06. Set-Aside (01:26)
07. A Better Moon (03:45)
08. Sanctuary (04:38)
09. The Jasmine Corridor (03:53)
10. The Habanero Reel (03:59)
11. Panama Freighter (03:20)
12. The Secret Language Of Birds, Part II (03:04)
13. Boris Dancing (03:07)
14. Circular Breathing (03:43)
15. The Stormont Shuffle (04:11)

hidden tracks
16. Extra Track Intro (00:08)
17. In The Grip Of Stronger Stuff (unlisted bonus track on US release. Recorded by Dutch TV for '2 Meter Sessies', October 19 1999. Broadcast December 23rd) (02:50)
18. Thick As A Brick (unlisted bonus track on US release. Recorded by Dutch TV for '2 Meter Sessies', October 19 1999. Broadcast December 23rd) (02:37)

Produced by Ian Anderson

Musicians

• Ian Anderson - vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, acoustic bass guitar, mandolin, percussion, piccolo
• Andrew Giddings - accordion, piano, organ, marimba, percussion, electric bass, keyboards, orchestral sounds
• Gerry Conway - drums on 'The Secret Language of Birds', 'The Little Flower Girl'
• Darrin Mooney - drums on 'Sanctuary', 'The Secret Language of Birds, Pt.II'
• James Duncan Anderson - drums on 'Panama Freighter'
• Martin Barre - electric guitar on 'Boris Dancing', 'The Water Carrier'

Notes

Tracks 16 to 18 are bonus tracks. Track 16 is short spoken intro to bonus track 17. Bonus tracks are not listed in the track index of the cover.

Many thanks to the original uploader: squirr