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The Unwrapped Edition explores both Tull’s Under Wraps (1984) and Anderson’s debut as a solo artist, Walk Into Light (1983), via the kind of comprehensive presentation that fans of the series have learned to expect. The impetus for bringing the albums together is their shared sound.  Both albums deviated from the folk-rooted “classic rock” sound of the ‘70s to embrace a then-contemporary style with drum machines, synthesizers, and electronics.  At the time, even the band members were split on Under Wraps; bassist Dave Pegg once opined that the outtakes from Tull’s previous album – one which pointed towards Under Wraps with its integration of electronics but still featured more traditional instrumentation, too – might have made for a better album, yet guitarist Martin Barre has called it one of his favorite Tull records.  Ian Anderson collaborated with keyboardist Peter-John Vettese to write most of the album, with Barre also sharing some songwriting credits.  Vettese had also been Anderson’s collaborator on Walk Into Light which anticipated the style of Under Wraps.  Anderson handled all of the drum programming on Under Wraps; no live drummer was employed.

This new 5CD/Blu-ray set has been overseen by Ian Anderson and is built around remixes of both albums by Bruce Soord: a remix with the original 1983-1984 drums, and one with newly-recorded “2026 drums.”  Typical for this series, the remixes are bolstered by various odds and ends from the period.  A 1984 BBC Radio 1 concert from London’s Hammersmith Odeon is also included.  The Blu-ray Disc offers stereo and Dolby Atmos remixes of both albums, as well as promotional videos.  A lavish 100-page hardcover book puts everything into perspective.  Soord’s 2026 Drums remix of Walk Into Light will be simultaneously released on vinyl. “We wanted to do something completely different with Under Wraps,” Anderson reflects as quoted in the press release.  “It was about exploring the technology of the time and seeing how far we could push our sound into new territories. It was an experiment, and not everyone was ready for that kind of change from Jethro Tull.”  The juxtaposition of Anderson’s trademark storytelling with the colder, metallic sound makes the album an outlier, if a fascinating one, in the band’s considerable catalogue.  Walk Into Light had a different set of expectations as an Ian Anderson solo record, leaning into new wave and pop as well as art-rock in its explorations of modern life and loneliness.

DISC 1: Under Wraps (2026 Drums) remixed By Bruce Soord
01.Lap of Luxury (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:36)
02.Under Wraps #1 (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:03)
03.European Legacy (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:23)
04.Later, That Same Evening (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:53)
05.Saboteur (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:32)
06.Radio Free Moscow (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:44)
07.Nobody's Car (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:09)
08.Heat (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(5:38)
09.Under Wraps #2 (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(2:14)
10.Paparazzi (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:48)
11.Apogee (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(5:36)
12.Astronomy (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:39)
13.Tundra (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:42)
14.Automotive Engineering (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:06)
15.General Crossing (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:02)
16.Lap Of Luxury (Demo Version) [The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix](3:53)
17.Bring Back The Waltz (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:31)
18.Her Love Is Strange (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:58)

DISC 2: Under Wraps (Original Drums) remixed By Bruce Soord
01.Lap of Luxury (Original Drums)(3:36)
02.Under Wraps #1 (Original Drums)(4:03)
03.European Legacy (Original Drums)(3:23)
04.Later, That Same Evening (Original Drums)(3:53)
05.Saboteur (Original Drums)(3:32)
06.Radio Free Moscow (Original Drums)(3:44)
07.Nobody's Car (Original Drums)(4:09)
08.Heat (Original Drums)(5:38)
09.Under Wraps #2 (Original Drums)(2:14)
10.Paparazzi (Original Drums)(3:48)
11.Apogee (Original Drums)(5:36)
12.Astronomy (Original Drums)(3:39)
13. Tundra (Original Drums)(3:42)
14.Automotive Engineering (Original Drums)(4:06)
15.General Crossing (Original Drums)(4:02)
16.Lap Of Luxury (Demo Version) [Original Drums](3:53)
17.Bring Back The Waltz (Original Drums)(3:31)
18.Her Love Is Strange (Original Drums)(3:59)
19.Under Wraps Intro Music (Original Drums)(2:34)

DISC 3: Ian Anderson Walk Into Light (2026 Drums) remixed By Bruce Soord
01.Fly by Night (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:56)
02.Made in England (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(5:02)
03.Walk into Light (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:13)
04.Trains (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:22)
05.End Game (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:21)
06.Black and White Television (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:39)
07.Toad in the Hole (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:26)
08.Looking for Eden (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:43)
09.User Friendly (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:02)
10.Different Germany (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(5:31)
11.Raincoat Man (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:22)
12.In Dark Tunnels (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:13)
13.Elizabeth In White (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(4:39)
14.User Friendly (Version 1) [The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix](3:31)
15.Toad In The Hole (Alt. Vocal) [The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix](3:24)
16.Clean Away (The Bruce Soord 2026 Remix)(3:21)

DISC 4: Ian Anderson Walk Into Light (Original Drums) remixed By Bruce Soord
01.Fly by Night (Original Drums)(3:56)
02.Made in England (Original Drums)(5:02)
03.Walk into Light (Original Drums)(3:13)
04.Trains (Original Drums)(3:22)
05.End Game (Original Drums)(3:21)
06.Black and White Television (Original Drums)(3:39)
07.Toad in the Hole (Original Drums)(3:26)
08.Looking for Eden (Original Drums)(3:43)
09.User Friendly (Original Drums)(4:02)
10.Different Germany (Original Drums)(5:31)
11.Raincoat Man (Original Drums)(3:22)
12.In Dark Tunnels Unreleased (Original Drums)(4:13)
13.Elizabeth In White (Original Drums)(4:39)
14.User Friendly (Version 1) [Original Drums](3:31)
15.Toad In The Hole (Alt. Vocal) [Original Drums](3:24)
16.Clean Away (Original Drums)(3:21)

DISC 5: Bbc Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1984 (Remastered)
01.Under Wraps Intro (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(0:35)
02.Locomotive Breath (Instrumental) [Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984](1:38)
03.Hunting Girl (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(5:31)
04.Under Wraps #1 (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(4:28)
05.Later, That Same Evening (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(3:55)
06.Pussy Willow (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(4:46)
07.The Clasp (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(4:14)
08.Living In The Past (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(4:37)
09.Thick As A Brick (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(6:53)
10.Aqualung (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(7:52)
11.Locomotive Breath (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(7:58)
12.Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(5:32)
13.Different Germany / Thick As A Brick (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1984)(3:45)


Line-up
Ian Anderson - lead vocals, flute, acoustic guitars, synthesizers, drum & sample programming
Martin Barre - guitars
Peter-John Vettese - synthesizers
Dave Pegg - bass, vocals