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.
Why this album works
This compilation highlights Jethro Tull's significant contributions to rock music, encapsulating hits like 'Aqualung' and 'Living in the Past.' It received positive critical reception, reinforcing the band's status within progressive rock while also reaching audiences unfamiliar with earlier works. The album showcases how Tull's eclectic style influenced various genres and helped solidify their place in music history.
- 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
- Splean· Phoenix· Nikolai Noskov
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 Standout 4:08
- 8 Aqualung Standout 7:46
- 9 Locomotive Breath Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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