--- product_id: 58203106 title: "Heavy Horses (New Shoes Edition)" price: "€ 66.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/58203106-heavy-horses-new-shoes-edition store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Heavy Horses (New Shoes Edition) **Price:** € 66.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Heavy Horses (New Shoes Edition) - **How much does it cost?** € 66.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/58203106-heavy-horses-new-shoes-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Heavy Horses (New Shoes Edition) Review: Superb box set that sounds fantastic and is well presented - This is a real treat for a Jethro Tull fan who already enjoyed the Heavy Horses album. Heavy Horses has never sounded as good as this before. Steven Wilson has weaved his magic once again, and brought out the separation and clarity of each instrument beautifully. It has become a cliché to say that you will hear things you never heard before, but you will (of course that's also because some of them were not there on the original mix - see later in the review !). Yes it is louder, but there is great clarity there and the dynamics don't seem to suffer from the overall loudness having been increased. And yes he has tinkered with the mixes - this is a remix after all, but it remains very faithful to the originals, and on the whole the changes enhance, rather than detract from, the music, and apparently Ian fully approved all the changes, so they are as Ian always wanted them to sound. Listening to this version reminds me just what a fabulous album HH is - for me it represents the ultimate Jethro Tull line-up, and a time when the line-up was at the height of its abilities. Barry Barlow's drumming is powerful and intricate, Ian's voice, acoustic guitar work, flute playing all immaculate. John Glasscock's bass cuts through, working around Barlow's rythms, with the keyboards and strings courtesy of Dee (formerly David) Palmer and John Evans masterful. Martin Barre's guitar work is powerful when it needs to be and beautifully restrained when appropriate - very sympathetic to the music. This is an altogether heavier album than Songs from the Wood, which preceded it, but it nevertheless has sublime moments of folk-inspired rock (e.g. Moths, One Brown Mouse, Weathercock) to counteract the beautifully crafted progressive rock of tracks like No Lullaby and the epic title track. The extra tracks on the main HH disc are a mixed bag - some lovely, such as the version of Jack a Lynne and the version of Living in these hard times that has strings, some not so strong, as even Ian admits in his notes (Botanical Man for example). The live disc is a crisp-sounding record of a Berne show that has a slightly expanded Bursting Out set list. But this, we are promised in the booklet, contains no overdubs (unlike Bursting Out). It sounds fantastic and in many ways is now the ultimate Jethro Tull live recording of the era, sounding more honest and better recorded than the Bursting Out album. The DVDs contain DVD audio versions, flat transfers and 5.1 mixes - all excellent, but the only video is promo TV stuff. The book is as lavish as the previous box sets and contains fascinating interview material from band members such as Martin Barre and Dee (formerly David) Palmer. I enjoyed reading Ian's track by track background and his discussion of what it was like to record the album, although I thought it was a shame he had a little dig at John Glasscock's affinity for the rock and roll lifetsyle - that was uncalled for - let him rest in peace. I didn't notice any interviews with Barrie Barlow, which is a shame, as his drumming is phenomenally good on this album, but I understand he is somewhat estranged from Ian, so I guess he either wasn't asked to participate or else was asked, but said no. One omission - it would have been intriguing to have a track by track discussion with Steven Wilson, the remixer, about just what he kept the same and what he changed, as well as any surprises he came across. In conclusion, if you like this era of Tull and this album, you are unlikely to be disappointed by this wonderful box set. And if you find some of Steven's remixing choices jarring (I didn't but I noticed most of them as I am a big fan of this album) then keep your original CD and you still have the original mix. Honestly, if you like Tull buy this before it goes unavailable. Apparently Stormwatch is next - good stuff !! Review: What a smashing box-set! - I own most of, if not all of Jethro Tull's back catalogue and if there is one album of theirs that I keep coming back to, it is Heavy Horses. There is something in this album that I find the most accessible and the easiest to listen to. With songs like And The Mouse Police Never Sleeps. Moth and One Brown Mouse, there is an abundance of excellent hooks and melodies that just grab my attention and doesn't let go for the forty something minute running time. This New Shoe Edition is a must have for fan's of the band, especially if they love this period in the band's history. Not only does the album itself come with thirty three minutes (nine tracks) of b-side material, but it also has a full near two hour show from the Heavy Horses tour. The same tour that produced the live album Bursting Out. Those familiar with this live disc will be happy to know that this live concert is complete and sounds much better than the album originally produced in the '70s. The box set also comes with two DVDs that feature both the album and concert in 5.1 and has multiple videos including TV spots. The kind of thing fans are sure to enjoy. The new sound given to Heavy Horses is a welcome one. The original album did not sound bad and the remaster itself was quite well handled. But this new Steven Wilson mix gives the instruments a lot of extra space to breathe, much like other book versions like Aqualung and Minstrel in the Gallery. The drums and bass specifically sound a lot more clear, the string instruments sound very crisp and as a whole, it just sounds lovely. So far, I own five of the Steven Wilson Jethro Tull books and I have yet to be disappointed. In terms of quantity, well this has the original album plus extra tracks, a double live album and two DVDs full of content etc, it is hard to argue with what is given here. It may not be worth spending £35 on for fans who already own the album and are happy with it, but those looking to find an improved version with a considerable amount of goodies should definitely consider buying this box. Update: I have noticed multiple negative reviews complaining about the lack of concert film on the DVD. Just as an FYI, not once did the band etc advertise it as a film and was always suppose to be DVD 5.1 audio. It doesn't hurt to read the product description. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0785VM94Q | | Best Sellers Rank | 5,716 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 116 in British Invasion Rock 700 in Box Sets (CDs & Vinyl) | | Country of origin | France | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (548) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Label | PLG UK Catalog | | Manufacturer | PLG UK Catalog | | Manufacturer reference | 0190295757915 | | Number of discs | 5 | | Original Release Date | 2024 | | Product Dimensions | 19.51 x 14.3 x 2.59 cm; 466.07 g | ## Images ![Heavy Horses (New Shoes Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yyhe4XvEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb box set that sounds fantastic and is well presented *by T***F on 4 March 2018* This is a real treat for a Jethro Tull fan who already enjoyed the Heavy Horses album. Heavy Horses has never sounded as good as this before. Steven Wilson has weaved his magic once again, and brought out the separation and clarity of each instrument beautifully. It has become a cliché to say that you will hear things you never heard before, but you will (of course that's also because some of them were not there on the original mix - see later in the review !). Yes it is louder, but there is great clarity there and the dynamics don't seem to suffer from the overall loudness having been increased. And yes he has tinkered with the mixes - this is a remix after all, but it remains very faithful to the originals, and on the whole the changes enhance, rather than detract from, the music, and apparently Ian fully approved all the changes, so they are as Ian always wanted them to sound. Listening to this version reminds me just what a fabulous album HH is - for me it represents the ultimate Jethro Tull line-up, and a time when the line-up was at the height of its abilities. Barry Barlow's drumming is powerful and intricate, Ian's voice, acoustic guitar work, flute playing all immaculate. John Glasscock's bass cuts through, working around Barlow's rythms, with the keyboards and strings courtesy of Dee (formerly David) Palmer and John Evans masterful. Martin Barre's guitar work is powerful when it needs to be and beautifully restrained when appropriate - very sympathetic to the music. This is an altogether heavier album than Songs from the Wood, which preceded it, but it nevertheless has sublime moments of folk-inspired rock (e.g. Moths, One Brown Mouse, Weathercock) to counteract the beautifully crafted progressive rock of tracks like No Lullaby and the epic title track. The extra tracks on the main HH disc are a mixed bag - some lovely, such as the version of Jack a Lynne and the version of Living in these hard times that has strings, some not so strong, as even Ian admits in his notes (Botanical Man for example). The live disc is a crisp-sounding record of a Berne show that has a slightly expanded Bursting Out set list. But this, we are promised in the booklet, contains no overdubs (unlike Bursting Out). It sounds fantastic and in many ways is now the ultimate Jethro Tull live recording of the era, sounding more honest and better recorded than the Bursting Out album. The DVDs contain DVD audio versions, flat transfers and 5.1 mixes - all excellent, but the only video is promo TV stuff. The book is as lavish as the previous box sets and contains fascinating interview material from band members such as Martin Barre and Dee (formerly David) Palmer. I enjoyed reading Ian's track by track background and his discussion of what it was like to record the album, although I thought it was a shame he had a little dig at John Glasscock's affinity for the rock and roll lifetsyle - that was uncalled for - let him rest in peace. I didn't notice any interviews with Barrie Barlow, which is a shame, as his drumming is phenomenally good on this album, but I understand he is somewhat estranged from Ian, so I guess he either wasn't asked to participate or else was asked, but said no. One omission - it would have been intriguing to have a track by track discussion with Steven Wilson, the remixer, about just what he kept the same and what he changed, as well as any surprises he came across. In conclusion, if you like this era of Tull and this album, you are unlikely to be disappointed by this wonderful box set. And if you find some of Steven's remixing choices jarring (I didn't but I noticed most of them as I am a big fan of this album) then keep your original CD and you still have the original mix. Honestly, if you like Tull buy this before it goes unavailable. Apparently Stormwatch is next - good stuff !! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a smashing box-set! *by S***E on 2 March 2018* I own most of, if not all of Jethro Tull's back catalogue and if there is one album of theirs that I keep coming back to, it is Heavy Horses. There is something in this album that I find the most accessible and the easiest to listen to. With songs like And The Mouse Police Never Sleeps. Moth and One Brown Mouse, there is an abundance of excellent hooks and melodies that just grab my attention and doesn't let go for the forty something minute running time. This New Shoe Edition is a must have for fan's of the band, especially if they love this period in the band's history. Not only does the album itself come with thirty three minutes (nine tracks) of b-side material, but it also has a full near two hour show from the Heavy Horses tour. The same tour that produced the live album Bursting Out. Those familiar with this live disc will be happy to know that this live concert is complete and sounds much better than the album originally produced in the '70s. The box set also comes with two DVDs that feature both the album and concert in 5.1 and has multiple videos including TV spots. The kind of thing fans are sure to enjoy. The new sound given to Heavy Horses is a welcome one. The original album did not sound bad and the remaster itself was quite well handled. But this new Steven Wilson mix gives the instruments a lot of extra space to breathe, much like other book versions like Aqualung and Minstrel in the Gallery. The drums and bass specifically sound a lot more clear, the string instruments sound very crisp and as a whole, it just sounds lovely. So far, I own five of the Steven Wilson Jethro Tull books and I have yet to be disappointed. In terms of quantity, well this has the original album plus extra tracks, a double live album and two DVDs full of content etc, it is hard to argue with what is given here. It may not be worth spending £35 on for fans who already own the album and are happy with it, but those looking to find an improved version with a considerable amount of goodies should definitely consider buying this box. Update: I have noticed multiple negative reviews complaining about the lack of concert film on the DVD. Just as an FYI, not once did the band etc advertise it as a film and was always suppose to be DVD 5.1 audio. It doesn't hurt to read the product description. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by L***S on 7 September 2025* Another excellent Tull Box Set of an underrated album. Superb mix by Wilson as always, good live stuff and informative booklet. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/58203106-heavy-horses-new-shoes-edition](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/58203106-heavy-horses-new-shoes-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-21*