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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