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Live at Carnegie Hall 1970

Jethro Tull · 2015

79 min · 10 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock

A vibrant blend of progressive rock and folk, captured during an electrifying live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic moments of release
  • intimate atmosphere with crowd
  • immersive storytelling through songs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek constant upbeat tempos

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Live at Carnegie Hall 1970' documents Jethro Tull's early peak as they were transitioning from their second album, 'Stand Up' (1969), to the more complex sounds of 'Benefit' (1970). At this point, the band was gaining significant traction in the progressive rock scene, showcasing their dynamic range and theatrical performance style in this historic venue.
Stylistic neighbors
King Crimson· Yes· Genesis

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Nothing Is Easy 5:34
  • 2 My God 12:43
  • 3 With You There to Help Me / By Kind Permission Of 13:34
  • 4 A Song for Jeffrey 5:25

Disc 2

  • 1 To Cry You a Song 6:03
  • 2 Sossity, You’re a Woman / Reasons for Waiting / Sossity, You’re a Woman 5:28
  • 3 Dharma for One 13:37
  • 4 We Used to Know 3:41
  • 5 Guitar Solo 8:25
  • 6 For a Thousand Mothers 4:43

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