It is considered the second album in a trilogy of folk-rock albums by Jethro Tull, although folk music’s influence is evident on a great number of Jethro Tull releases. The album abandons much of the folk lyrical content typical of the previous studio album, Songs from the Wood (1977), in exchange for a more realist perspective on the changing world. Likewise, the band sound is harder and tighter.
The album reached No. 19 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and peaked at No. 20 on the UK Albums Chart. The third album in the folk-rock trilogy is Stormwatch (1979).
This album was the last studio album to feature John Glascock playing bass on all tracks.
Tracklist:
A1 ...And The Mouse Police Never Sleeps 3:12
A2 Acres Wild 3:24
A3 No Lullaby 7:54
A4 Moths 3:31
A5 Journeyman 3:58
B1 Rover 4:30
B2 One Brown Mouse 3:23
B3 Heavy Horses 9:03
B4 Weathercock 4:01
Bass Guitar – John Glascock
Drums, Percussion – Barriemore Barlow
Electric Guitar, Other [Additional Material] – Martin Barre
Mixed By [Original 1978 Album Remixed To Stereo By] – Steven Wilson
Music By, Lyrics By, Producer, Vocals, Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar [Occasional], Mandolin – Ian Anderson
Organ [Portative Pipe Organ], Keyboards [Other Keyboards], Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements], Other [Additional Material] – David Palmer (2)
Piano, Organ – John Evan