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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • live performance energy
  • vibrant improvisational moments
  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • varied pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer concise standalone tracks

Where this album fits

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
King Crimson· Yes· Genesis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:22
  • 2 My Sunday Feeling 4:00
  • 3 Roots to Branches 5:34
  • 4 Jack in the Green 2:40
  • 5 The Habanero Reel 4:03
  • 6 Sweet Dream 4:54
  • 7 In the Grip of Stronger Stuff 2:57
  • 8 Aqualung 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

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