The Best of Acoustic
Jethro Tull · 2007
77 min · 24 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock
A warm tapestry of folk-infused melodies interwoven with Jethro Tull's signature acoustic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- warm tapestry of melodies
- reflective moments for solitude
- gentle sing-along potential
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer high-energy listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'The Best of Acoustic' showcases Jethro Tull's extensive catalog during a period of reflection and nostalgia. This compilation came after the band's active years in the 1970s and 80s, highlighting their artistic evolution through acoustic arrangements. While not a new studio album, it serves as a curated retrospective of their softer, more introspective side.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Crimson· Yes· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fat Man 2:51
- 2 Life Is a Long Song 3:17
- 3 Cheap Day Return 1:22
- 4 Mother Goose 3:52
- 5 Wond’ring Aloud 1:54
- 6 Thick as a Brick (edit No. 1) 3:02
- 7 Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of the New Day) 4:10
- 8 Cold Wind to Valhalla (intro) 1:29
- 9 One White Duck / 0¹⁰=Nothing at All 4:37
- 10 Salamander 2:51
- 11 Jack in the Green 2:29
- 12 Velvet Green 6:02
- 13 Dun Ringill 2:41
- 14 Jack Frost & the Hooded Crow 3:22
- 15 Under Wraps #2 2:14
- 16 Jack A Lynn 4:56
- 17 Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine for You 2:00
- 18 Broadford Bazaar 3:38
- 19 The Water Carrier 2:56
- 20 Rupi’s Dance 3:00
- 21 A Christmas Song 2:49
- 22 Weathercock 4:20
- 23 One Brown Mouse 3:40
- 24 Pastime With Good Company 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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