After two concept albums with one song each and a collection of detritus from their failed movie, Jethro Tull convened to release an album of unconnected songs. Even stranger, every song on Minstrel in the Gallery is enjoyable! The title track is another of Ian Anderson's patented amalgams of British Folk and Hard Rock. The original sleeve was indicative of its contents. It featured a picture of Ian sitting alone in the studio with his acoustic guitar, as always, capo'd at the 3rd fret. Cold Wind to Valhalla would be one of his loveliest acoustic songs if the last half weren't ruined by over-production. Black Satin Dancer is the only track on the album not driven by Ian's acoustic guitar. By way of compensation, it's a workout for Mr. Martin Barre and his electric guitar. Subtle strings sweeten Requiem, one of Anderson's few ballads. Its wistful lyrics contain no trace of the usual Jethro Tull swagger. The title of One White Duck/0^10=Nothing at All is no less lucid than any of its lyrics, but perhaps because of its obscurity, this tune is one of Anderson's most fascinating compositions. Baker Street Muse is a concept album in 17 minutes.