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50 For 50

Jethro Tull · 2018

220 min · 50 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock

A rich tapestry of progressive rock and folk influences interwoven with Jethro Tull's signature flute melodies and intricate arrangements.

Why this album works

'50 For 50' serves as a significant retrospective of Jethro Tull's career, highlighting their influence in the progressive rock genre. The album was well-received by fans and critics alike, reaffirming the band's impact on rock music over five decades and introducing new listeners to their classic hits.
Career context
Released in 2018, '50 For 50' marks Jethro Tull's celebration of their 50th anniversary, compiling tracks from their extensive catalog. This album comes after a long hiatus since their previous studio album, 'The Zealot Gene', which was released in 2022. The compilation reflects the band's enduring legacy and evolution across various musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Phoenix· Nikolai Noskov

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Nothing Is Easy 4:24
  • 2 Love Story 3:03
  • 3 Beggar’s Farm 4:17
  • 4 Living in the Past Standout 3:22
  • 5 A Song for Jeffrey 3:23
  • 6 A New Day Yesterday 4:08
  • 7 The Witch’s Promise 3:50
  • 8 Mother Goose 3:52
  • 9 With You There to Help Me 6:18
  • 10 Teacher (US album version) 3:56
  • 11 Life Is a Long Song 3:18
  • 12 Sweet Dream 4:03
  • 13 Aqualung Standout 6:36
  • 14 Minstrel in the Gallery (single edit) 3:51
  • 15 Critique Oblique (2014 Steven Wilson remix) 4:36
  • 16 Weathercock 4:02
  • 17 Cross‐Eyed Mary Standout 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Bourée 3:45
  • 2 Dun Ringill 2:41
  • 3 Heavy Horses 8:54
  • 4 Hunting Girl 5:11
  • 5 Bungle in the Jungle 3:36
  • 6 Salamander 2:51
  • 7 Pussy Willow 3:53
  • 8 Too Old to Rock ’n’ Roll: Too Young to Die 5:39
  • 9 Songs From the Wood 4:53
  • 10 The Whistler 3:31
  • 11 Really Don’t Mind / See There a Son Is Born 5:01
  • 12 Moths 3:24
  • 13 One White Duck / 0¹⁰ = Nothing at All 4:36
  • 14 Cup of Wonder 4:31
  • 15 Ring Out Solstice Bells 4:05
  • 16 Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day 4:11
  • 17 A Christmas Song 2:49

Disc 3

  • 1 One Brown Mouse 3:21
  • 2 Rare and Precious Chain 3:35
  • 3 Kissing Willie 3:32
  • 4 Rocks on the Road 5:31
  • 5 Fylingdale Flyer 4:33
  • 6 Paparazzi 3:47
  • 7 North Sea Oil 3:10
  • 8 Steel Monkey 3:35
  • 9 Black Sunday 6:35
  • 10 European Legacy 3:24
  • 11 Budapest 10:02
  • 12 Broadsword 5:02
  • 13 Dot Com 4:26
  • 14 Farm on the Freeway 6:30
  • 15 This Is Not Love 3:58
  • 16 Locomotive Breath 4:26

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