Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II cover

Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II

Jethro Tull · 1977

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

A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms interweaves folk, rock, and progressive elements.

Why this album works

'Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II' serves as a significant retrospective, highlighting Jethro Tull's impact on the progressive rock scene. The album reached No. 9 on the UK Albums Chart, affirming the band's sustained popularity and influence during the late 1970s despite shifting musical landscapes.
Best for
steady mid-tempo listening experience rich melodic intricacies to explore suitable for reflective afternoons
Context
By the time 'Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II' was released in September 1977, Jethro Tull had already established themselves as a prominent force in progressive rock with albums like 'Aqualung' and 'Thick as a Brick'. This compilation came during a period of experimentation for the band, showcasing their evolution and diverse sound palette while encapsulating their extensive catalog up to that point.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Phoenix· Nikolai Noskov

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Minstrel in the Gallery Standout 4:17
  • 2 Cross-Eyed Mary Standout 4:11
  • 3 A New Day Yesterday 4:10
  • 4 Bourée 3:46
  • 5 Thick as a Brick (edit #4) Standout 3:27
  • 6 Warchild 4:37
  • 7 A Passion Play (edit #9) 3:33
  • 8 To Cry You a Song 6:14
  • 9 Too Old to Rock ’n’ Roll: Too Young to Die 5:42
  • 10 Glory Row 3:33

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