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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