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20 Years of Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull · 1988

78 min · 21 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock

A rich tapestry of rock, folk, and progressive elements woven together with intricate musicianship and storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • intricate storytelling through music
  • for reflective afternoons
  • engaging narratives for attentive listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone hits only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 27, 1988, '20 Years of Jethro Tull' marks a retrospective compilation celebrating the band's two-decade legacy. At this point, Jethro Tull was navigating changes in the music landscape after their peak during the early '70s. This album serves as both a reminder of their influential past and a bridge to their evolving sound in the late '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
King Crimson· Yes· Genesis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stormy Monday Blues 4:07
  • 2 Love Story 2:50
  • 3 A New Day Yesterday 4:20
  • 4 Summerday Sands 3:45
  • 5 March the Mad Scientist 1:48
  • 6 Witch’s Promise 3:50
  • 7 Living in the Past 4:08
  • 8 Aqualung 7:46
  • 9 Locomotive Breath 6:01
  • 10 Lick Your Fingers Clean 2:47
  • 11 Overhang 4:29
  • 12 Crossword 3:37
  • 13 Jack-A-Lynn 4:43
  • 14 Kelpie 3:31
  • 15 Part of the Machine 6:54
  • 16 Mayhem, Maybe 3:05
  • 17 Wond’ring Aloud 1:55
  • 18 Dun Ringill 3:03
  • 19 Life’s a Long Song 3:18
  • 20 Nursie 1:36
  • 21 Grace 0:39

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