Jethro Tull
- Aqualung (1971)
- Thick as a Brick (1972)
- War Child (1974)
- Song From the Wood (1977)
- Bursting Out (1978)
- The Broadsword and the Beast (1982)
- Under Wraps (1984)
- Crest of a Knave (1987)
- Rock Island (1989)
Very Distinct, very medieval feeling; Aqualung is one of, if not my most, favourite records. The band's sound is so unique: full of flute, recorder, and acoustic and electric guitar. Another great album is the epic Thick as a Brick. Actually the album is only that one song, and it's really long, but also it's really, really good. The only part of the band that might turn people off is the singing of Ian Anderson (lead vocals). That's part of what makes Jethro Tull distinct, besides it doesn't take long for one to get used to it. When people hear it, I don't have to tell them it's good. Jethro Tull speaks for itself. The general rule of thumb that I've found with Jethro Tull, so far, is that the more recent the album the worse it is. My advice is to stick to the early stuff and avoid Crest of a Knave and Under Wraps.One album which may serve as a sample of Jethro Tull's good stuff is Bursting Out. I picked it up as a double LP live album. Recorded in the late 70's it captures much of their essence and better known songs. Don't get me wrong, it's not a "best of" or a "greatest hits" album. Normally I don't go for live albums, but for this one I make an exception. It's just really realy good.
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