Aqualung

Digitally re-mastered with bonus tracks.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'Aqualung', Chrysalis did a splendid job of putting together this special edition version. It has been re-mastered with 20-bit technology and also includes several bonus tracks (Rare studio and unreleased songs plus an interview with Ian Anderson).

Jethro Tull hit their peak with this their fourth album, the sterling 'Aqualung'. The record is full of meaty guitar riffs, sharp, introspective lyrics and minstrelesque melodies. The title track is one of the band's most famous songs and is a total rock classic. With its bombastic riffs, soaring flutes and mood shifts, it is a superb piece of unique music.

But it is certainly not the only great thing the album has to offer. "Cross-Eyed Mary" is a sturdy rocker while "Mother Goose" evokes a quieter mood. The band questions life and spirituality on the tracks "Wond'ing Aloud", "My God" and "Up To Me". "Hymn 43" is a powerful rocker and possibly the best song on 'Aqualung'.

Another highpoint, of course, is "Locomotive Breath" which still sounds as solid and catchy as ever, with it's smoking guitar and propulsive beat.

Jethro Tull would go on to greater heights of stardom with their fifth album 'Thick As A Brick' which is equally excellent. However, it is 'Aqualung' that is generally regarded as the band's crowning achievement - definitely a '70s classic.