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.
Why this album works
'A Passion Play' is notable for its ambitious format as a continuous piece of music, reflecting the band's theatrical artistry. While it received mixed reviews upon release, it reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing Jethro Tull's significant commercial appeal during the early '70s.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with whimsy dynamic narrative progression throughout immersive experience requiring attention
- 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
- Splean· Phoenix· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lifebeats 1:13
- 2 Prelude 2:13
- 3 The Silver Cord Standout 4:29
- 4 Re‐Assuring Tune 1:11
- 5 Memory Bank 4:19
- 6 Best Friends 1:58
- 7 Critique Oblique Standout 4:37
- 8 Forest Dance #1 1:34
- 9 The Story of the Hare Who Lost His Spectacles Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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