Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull

folk rock, hard rock, progressive rock

United Kingdom Est. 1967

"With layered textures that interplay between rhythmic precision and improvisational freedom, their music pulses with a lively elasticity, creating both tension and release."

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Thick as a Brick

Thick as a Brick

1972

Jethro Tull holds a distinctive position in music history, not just for their innovative sound but for how they redefined the boundaries of rock.
Jethro Tull holds a distinctive position in music history, not just for their innovative sound but for how they redefined the boundaries of rock. Their willingness to incorporate elements of folk, jazz, and classical into a rock framework challenged conventional norms and opened up avenues for experimentation that have influenced countless artists. In many ways, Tull's work serves as a bridge between the traditional and the avant-garde, inviting listeners to engage with music that is as intellectually stimulating as it is sonically rich. The band’s approach often centers around intricate arrangements and a commitment to creating an immersive auditory experience. With the use of unconventional instruments like the flute—masterfully wielded by frontman Ian Anderson—they crafted a signature sound that balances complexity with accessibility. This innovative instrumentation, coupled with theatrical performances, set them apart from their contemporaries and drew audiences into a world where storytelling and musical exploration coexist harmoniously. Lyrically, Jethro Tull often delves into themes of nature, mythology, and social commentary, all conveyed through a blend of irony and sincerity. Their songwriting can feel both personal and universal, offering listeners narratives that invite reflection while maintaining an impressionistic quality. The tone shifts from whimsical to contemplative, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human experience.

Full discography

Jethro Tull's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

86 releases 71 albums 6 EPS 1968–2025
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Albums ()

Curious Ruminant album by Jethro Tull

Curious Ruminant

2025

RökFlöte album by Jethro Tull

RökFlöte

2023

The Chateau D'Herouville Session 1972 album by Jethro Tull

The Chateau D'Herouville Session 1972

2023

The Zealot Gene album by Jethro Tull

The Zealot Gene

2022

50 For 50 album by Jethro Tull

50 For 50

2018

50th Anniversary Collection album by Jethro Tull

50th Anniversary Collection

2018

Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 album by Jethro Tull

Live at Carnegie Hall 1970

2015

Around the World Live album by Jethro Tull

Around the World Live

2013

Live at Madison Square Garden 1978 album by Jethro Tull

Live at Madison Square Garden 1978

2009

Live at AVO Session Basel album by Jethro Tull

Live at AVO Session Basel

2009

Jack in the Green: Live in Germany 1970–1993 album by Jethro Tull

Jack in the Green: Live in Germany 1970–1993

2008

Live at Montreux 2003 album by Jethro Tull

Live at Montreux 2003

2007

The Best of Acoustic album by Jethro Tull

The Best of Acoustic

2007

Extended Versions album by Jethro Tull

Extended Versions

2006

Aqualung Live album by Jethro Tull

Aqualung Live

2005

The Jethro Tull Christmas Album album by Jethro Tull

The Jethro Tull Christmas Album

2003

The Essential album by Jethro Tull

The Essential

2003

Back at the Funny Farm album by Jethro Tull

Back at the Funny Farm

2003

Back in USA album by Jethro Tull

Back in USA

2003

Landscape Marble album by Jethro Tull

Landscape Marble

2003

Living with the Past album by Jethro Tull

Living with the Past

2002

By a Benefit of Wight album by Jethro Tull

By a Benefit of Wight

2002

Wien Kurhalle, 2. Juli 2001 album by Jethro Tull

Wien Kurhalle, 2. Juli 2001

2002

The Very Best of Jethro Tull album by Jethro Tull

The Very Best of Jethro Tull

2001

Skatin' Away on Heavy Horses album by Jethro Tull

Skatin' Away on Heavy Horses

2001

Gold Tipped Boots album by Jethro Tull

Gold Tipped Boots

2000

J-Tull Dot Com album by Jethro Tull

J-Tull Dot Com

1999

Live at the House of Blues album by Jethro Tull

Live at the House of Blues

1999

Jethro Tull album by Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull

1998

36 Greatest Hits album by Jethro Tull

36 Greatest Hits

1998

Through the Years album by Jethro Tull

Through the Years

1997

A Jethro Tull Collection album by Jethro Tull

A Jethro Tull Collection

1997

Roots to Branches album by Jethro Tull

Roots to Branches

1995

In Concert album by Jethro Tull

In Concert

1995

Nightcap album by Jethro Tull

Nightcap

1993

The Best of Jethro Tull – The Anniversary Collection album by Jethro Tull

The Best of Jethro Tull – The Anniversary Collection

1993

25th Anniversary Box Set album by Jethro Tull

25th Anniversary Box Set

1993

The Beacons Bottom Tapes album by Jethro Tull

The Beacons Bottom Tapes

1993

A Little Light Music album by Jethro Tull

A Little Light Music

1992

Catfish Rising album by Jethro Tull

Catfish Rising

1991

Live at Hammersmith '84 album by Jethro Tull

Live at Hammersmith '84

1990

Rock Island album by Jethro Tull

Rock Island

1989

20 Years of Jethro Tull album by Jethro Tull

20 Years of Jethro Tull

1988

Crest of a Knave album by Jethro Tull

Crest of a Knave

1987

Farm on the Freeway album by Jethro Tull

Farm on the Freeway

1987

A Classic Case album by Jethro Tull

A Classic Case

1985

Original Masters album by Jethro Tull

Original Masters

1985

Under Wraps album by Jethro Tull

Under Wraps

1984

The Broadsword and the Beast album by Jethro Tull

The Broadsword and the Beast

1982

A New Day Yesterday album by Jethro Tull

A New Day Yesterday

1981

Slipstream album by Jethro Tull

Slipstream

1981

A album by Jethro Tull

A

1980

Stormwatch album by Jethro Tull

Stormwatch

1979

Bursting Out album by Jethro Tull

Bursting Out

1978

Heavy Horses album by Jethro Tull

Heavy Horses

1978

Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II album by Jethro Tull

Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II

1977

Songs from the Wood album by Jethro Tull

Songs from the Wood

1977

Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die! album by Jethro Tull

Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!

1976

M.U. – The Best of Jethro Tull album by Jethro Tull

M.U. – The Best of Jethro Tull

1976

Minstrel in the Gallery album by Jethro Tull

Minstrel in the Gallery

1975

War Child album by Jethro Tull

War Child

1974

A Passion Play album by Jethro Tull

A Passion Play

1973

Living in the Past album by Jethro Tull

Living in the Past

1972

Thick as a Brick album by Jethro Tull

Thick as a Brick

1972

Aqualung album by Jethro Tull

Aqualung

1971

Benefit album by Jethro Tull

Benefit

1970

Christmas at St. Bride's 2008 album by Jethro Tull

Christmas at St. Bride's 2008

Live Unapproved album by Jethro Tull

Live Unapproved

Stormwatch 2 album by Jethro Tull

Stormwatch 2

Stand Up album by Jethro Tull

Stand Up

1969

This Was album by Jethro Tull

This Was

1968

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

This Was
This Was (1968)
Stand Up
Stand Up (1969)
Benefit
Benefit (1970)
Aqualung
Aqualung (1971)
Life Is a Long Song
Life Is a Long Song (1971)
Thick as a Brick
Thick as a Brick (1972)
Living in the Past
Living in the Past (1972)
A Passion Play
A Passion Play (1973)
War Child
War Child (1974)
Minstrel in the Gallery
Minstrel in the Gall... (1975)
M.U. – The Best of Jethro Tull
M.U. – The Best of J... (1976)
Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!
Too Old to Rock 'n'... (1976)
Repeat – The Best of Jethro Tull – Vol II
Repeat – The Best of... (1977)
Songs from the Wood
Songs from the Wood (1977)
Heavy Horses
Heavy Horses (1978)
Bursting Out
Bursting Out (1978)
Stormwatch
Stormwatch (1979)
A
A (1980)
Slipstream
Slipstream (1981)
A New Day Yesterday
A New Day Yesterday (1981)
The Broadsword and the Beast
The Broadsword and t... (1982)
Under Wraps
Under Wraps (1984)
A Classic Case
A Classic Case (1985)
Original Masters
Original Masters (1985)
Crest of a Knave
Crest of a Knave (1987)
Farm on the Freeway
Farm on the Freeway (1987)
20 Years of Jethro Tull
20 Years of Jethro T... (1988)
Rock Island
Rock Island (1989)
Live at Hammersmith '84
Live at Hammersmith... (1990)
Catfish Rising
Catfish Rising (1991)
This Is Not Love
This Is Not Love (1991)
A Little Light Music
A Little Light Music (1992)
Rocks on the Road
Rocks on the Road (1992)
Nightcap
Nightcap (1993)
The Best of Jethro Tull – The Anniversary Collection
The Best of Jethro T... (1993)
25th Anniversary Box Set
25th Anniversary Box... (1993)
The Beacons Bottom Tapes
The Beacons Bottom T... (1993)
In Concert
In Concert (1995)
Roots to Branches
Roots to Branches (1995)
Through the Years
Through the Years (1997)
A Jethro Tull Collection
A Jethro Tull Collec... (1997)
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull (1998)
36 Greatest Hits
36 Greatest Hits (1998)
J-Tull Dot Com
J-Tull Dot Com (1999)
Live at the House of Blues
Live at the House of... (1999)
Gold Tipped Boots
Gold Tipped Boots (2000)
The Very Best of Jethro Tull
The Very Best of Jet... (2001)
Lo mejor de Jethro Tull
Lo mejor de Jethro T... (2001)
Skatin' Away on Heavy Horses
Skatin' Away on Heav... (2001)
Living with the Past
Living with the Past (2002)
By a Benefit of Wight
By a Benefit of Wigh... (2002)
Wien Kurhalle, 2. Juli 2001
Wien Kurhalle, 2. Ju... (2002)
The Essential
The Essential (2003)
The Jethro Tull Christmas Album
The Jethro Tull Chri... (2003)
Back at the Funny Farm
Back at the Funny Fa... (2003)
Back in USA
Back in USA (2003)
Landscape Marble
Landscape Marble (2003)
The Jethro Tull Christmas EP
The Jethro Tull Chri... (2004)
Aqualung Live
Aqualung Live (2005)
Extended Versions
Extended Versions (2006)
The Best of Acoustic
The Best of Acoustic (2007)
Live at Montreux 2003
Live at Montreux 200... (2007)
Jack in the Green: Live in Germany 1970–1993
Jack in the Green: L... (2008)
Live at Madison Square Garden 1978
Live at Madison Squa... (2009)
Live at AVO Session Basel
Live at AVO Session... (2009)
Around the World Live
Around the World Liv... (2013)
Live at Carnegie Hall 1970
Live at Carnegie Hal... (2015)
50 For 50
50 For 50 (2018)
50th Anniversary Collection
50th Anniversary Col... (2018)
The Zealot Gene
The Zealot Gene (2022)
RökFlöte
RökFlöte (2023)
The Chateau D'Herouville Session 1972
The Chateau D'Herouv... (2023)
Curious Ruminant
Curious Ruminant (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jethro Tull sound like?

With layered textures that interplay between rhythmic precision and improvisational freedom, their music pulses with a lively elasticity, creating both tension and release. Rooted in electronic and folk rock. Start with Aqualung.

What is the best Jethro Tull album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Aqualung" (1971). It's the most representative of what makes Jethro Tull worth hearing.

Who is Jethro Tull for?

If you're into electronic and folk rock, Jethro Tull is worth your time. With layered textures that interplay between rhythmic precision and improvisational freedom, their music pulses with a lively elasticity, creating both tension and release.

How many albums does Jethro Tull have?

Jethro Tull has 86 releases in their discography, including 71 albums and 6 EPs.