Jethro Tull - Aqualung

NEW VINYL LP ON WB 2015

180 GRAM VINYL.

2011 Steven Wilson stereo remix of the fourth studio album by the British rock band. It is widely regarded as a concept album featuring a central theme of 'the distinction between religion and God'. 'Aqualung' is Jethro Tull's best-selling album, selling more than seven million units worldwide.

The leap from 1970's BENEFIT to the following year's AQUALUNG is one of the most astonishing progressions in rock history. In the space of one album, Tull went from relatively unassuming electrified folk-rock to larger-than-life conceptual rock full of sophisticated compositions and complex, intellectual lyrical constructs. While the leap to full-blown prog-rock wouldn't be taken until a year later on THICK AS A BRICK, the degree to which Tull upped the ante here is remarkable. The lyrical concept--the hypocrisy of Christianity in England--is stronger than on most other '70s conceptual efforts, but it is ultimately the music that makes the album. http://www.j-tull.com/

Tracklist

1. Aqualung
2. Cross-eyed Mary
3. Cheap Day Return
4. Mother Goose
5. Wond'ring Aloud
6. Up to Me
7. My God
8. Hymn 43
9. Slipstream
10. Locomotive Breath
11. Wind Up