The Very Best of Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull · 2001
78 min · 20 tracks · electronic · folk rock · hard rock
A rich tapestry of folk and rock woven together with progressive elements and Ian Anderson's distinctive flute.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing keeps interest dynamic mix for varied moods nostalgic reflections on life
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Very Best of Jethro Tull' serves as a retrospective compilation during a time when the band was not actively touring or recording new material. This album encapsulates their diverse career, featuring tracks from their formative years in the late 1960s through the early 1990s, highlighting their evolution as an iconic progressive rock band.
- If you like
- electronic, folk rock, hard rock
The Very Best of Jethro Tull is an album by Jethro Tull, released in 2001. A rich tapestry of folk and rock woven together with progressive elements and Ian Anderson's distinctive flute. This compilation achieved commercial success, reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and introducing new listeners to Jethro Tull's extensive catalog. It not only showcases their eclectic style but also solidifies their legacy within the progressive rock genre, influencing countless artists who followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Very Best of Jethro Tull sound like?
A rich tapestry of folk and rock woven together with progressive elements and Ian Anderson's distinctive flute. Rooted in electronic and folk rock.
What makes The Very Best of Jethro Tull by Jethro Tull notable?
This compilation achieved commercial success, reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and introducing new listeners to Jethro Tull's extensive catalog. It not only showcases their eclectic style but also solidifies their legacy within the progressive rock genre, influencing countless artists who followed. Released in 2001, 'The Very Best of Jethro Tull' serves as a retrospective compilation during a time when the band was not actively touring or recording new material. This album encapsulates their diverse career, featuring tracks from their formative years in the late 1960s through the early 1990s, highlighting their evolution as an iconic progressive rock band.
Who is The Very Best of Jethro Tull for?
The Very Best of Jethro Tull works well if you're into wave-like pacing keeps interest, dynamic mix for varied moods and nostalgic reflections on life.
How many songs are on The Very Best of Jethro Tull?
The Very Best of Jethro Tull has 20 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Living in the Past Standout 3:21
- 2 Aqualung Standout 6:37
- 3 Sweet Dream 4:04
- 4 The Whistler 3:31
- 5 Bungle in the Jungle 3:37
- 6 The Witch's Promise 3:51
- 7 Locomotive Breath Standout 4:26
- 8 Steel Monkey 3:38
- 9 Thick as a Brick 3:03
- 10 Bourée 3:46
- 11 Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die (edited version) 3:55
- 12 Life Is a Long Song 3:18
- 13 Songs From the Wood 4:52
- 14 A New Day Yesterday 4:09
- 15 Heavy Horses (edited version) 3:20
- 16 Broadsword 5:01
- 17 Root to Branches 5:11
- 18 A Song for Jeffrey 3:19
- 19 Minstrel in the Gallery (edited version) 3:51
- 20 Cheerio 1:10
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