Bursting Out
Jethro Tull · 1978
93 min · 18 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock
A vibrant tapestry of folk, rock, and progressive elements woven with intricate flute melodies and dynamic rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- intricate flute melodies throughout
- for reflective afternoons
- engaging live performance feel
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, quick listens
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1978, 'Bursting Out' is Jethro Tull's first live album, capturing their energetic performances during the peak of their commercial success following the acclaimed 'Songs from the Wood'. This album showcases the band's evolution as they embraced a more theatrical stage presence while still delivering complex musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Crimson· Yes· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 No Lullaby 5:35
- 2 Sweet Dream 4:52
- 3 Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day 5:03
- 4 Jack in the Green 3:37
- 5 One Brown Mouse 4:08
- 6 A New Day Yesterday 3:08
- 7 Flute Solo Improvisation / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Bourée 5:42
- 8 Songs From the Wood 2:32
- 9 Thick as a Brick 12:32
Disc 2
- 1 Hunting Girl 6:01
- 2 Too Old to Rock ’n’ Roll; Too Young to Die! 4:19
- 3 Conundrum 6:55
- 4 Minstrel in the Gallery 5:47
- 5 Cross‐Eyed Mary 3:39
- 6 Quatrain 1:50
- 7 Aqualung 8:35
- 8 Locomotive Breath 5:32
- 9 The Dambusters March / Medley 3:27
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