Living with the Past
Jethro Tull · 2002
75 min · 21 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock
A vibrant tapestry of live performances weaving together classic rock anthems with folk-inflected improvisation.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it features live renditions of beloved tracks like 'Aqualung' and 'Locomotive Breath', appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. Its release coincided with Jethro Tull's enduring legacy in the progressive rock genre, further solidifying their status with strong critical reception, including reviews praising the band's musicianship.
- Career context
- Released on April 30, 2002, 'Living with the Past' is a live album that showcases Jethro Tull during a period of resurgence after their earlier commercial peak in the 1970s. Following the less commercially successful 'Dot Com' (1999), this album captures the band's extensive back catalog and highlights their ongoing appeal in a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Splean· Phoenix· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:22
- 2 My Sunday Feeling Standout 4:00
- 3 Roots to Branches 5:34
- 4 Jack in the Green Standout 2:40
- 5 The Habanero Reel 4:03
- 6 Sweet Dream 4:54
- 7 In the Grip of Stronger Stuff 2:57
- 8 Aqualung Standout 8:20
- 9 Locomotive Breath 5:26
- 10 Living in the Past 3:27
- 11 Protect and Survive 1:01
- 12 Nothing Is Easy 5:16
- 13 Wond’ring Aloud 1:54
- 14 Life is a Long Song 3:32
- 15 A Christmas Song 3:05
- 16 Cheap Day Return 1:12
- 17 Mother Goose 1:57
- 18 Dot Com 4:28
- 19 Fat Man 5:06
- 20 Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine for You 4:13
- 21 Cheerio 1:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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