A Passion Play
Jethro Tull · 1973
45 min · 16 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock
A theatrical odyssey blending progressive rock intricacies with whimsical storytelling and layered instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with whimsy
- dynamic narrative progression throughout
- immersive experience requiring attention
- playful yet introspective mood shifts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 13, 1973, 'A Passion Play' was Jethro Tull's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Thick as a Brick.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for complex compositions and ambitious lyrical narratives, continuing to push the boundaries of rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Crimson· Yes· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lifebeats 1:13
- 2 Prelude 2:13
- 3 The Silver Cord 4:29
- 4 Re‐Assuring Tune 1:11
- 5 Memory Bank 4:19
- 6 Best Friends 1:58
- 7 Critique Oblique 4:37
- 8 Forest Dance #1 1:34
- 9 The Story of the Hare Who Lost His Spectacles 4:17
- 10 Forest Dance #2 1:12
- 11 The Foot of Our Stairs 4:17
- 12 Overseer Overture 3:59
- 13 Flight From Lucifer 3:57
- 14 10.08 to Paddington 1:04
- 15 Magus Perdé 3:55
- 16 Epilogue 0:42
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