Analogue Productions presents another classic title on Hybrid Stereo SACD - Jethro Tull's multi-platinum-selling smash Aqualung. Originally released in March 1971, the album has sold in excess of 7 million copies worldwide, achieving Top Ten chart status in both the U.K. and U.S.. Aqualung's success signaled a turning point in the band's career, making Jethro Tull a major radio and touring act.
Recorded at Island Records' studio in London, it was their first album with John Evan as a full-time member, their first with new bassist Jeffrey Hammond, and last album featuring Clive Bunker on drums. Aqualung is regarded, despite the band's disagreement, as a concept album featuring a central theme of "the distinction between religion and God." Something of a departure from the band's previous work, the album features more acoustic material than previous releases; and-inspired by photographs of homeless people on the Thames Embankment taken by singer Ian Anderson's wife Jennie-contains a number of recurring themes, addressing religion along with Anderson's own personal experiences.
Tracklist:
Aqualung
1 Aqualung
6:38
2 Cross-Eyed Mary 4:11
3 Cheap Day Return 1:23
4 Mother Goose 3:53
5 Wond'ring Aloud 1:55
6 Up To Me 3:14
My God
7 My God 7:13
8 Hymn 43 3:18
9 Slipstream 1:13
10 Locomotive Breath 4:26
11 Wind-Up 6:06
Bass Guitar, Voice [Odd Voices], Alto Recorder – Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond
Drums, Percussion – Clive Bunker
Electric Guitar, Soprano Recorder [Descant Recorder] – Martin Barre
Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Ian Anderson
Piano, Organ, Mellotron – John Evan
Recording information:
Title: Aqualung
Artist: Jethro Tull
Genre: Pop-Rock
Media: 1x Hybrid SACD Stereo , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CAPP146SA
Released: 2023 in US
Original release: 1971 by Chrysalis ILPS 9145
EAN: 753088014666
Discogs rel.#: 26468447
