Aqualung

Very different sound between each song. Catchy too

Weird album but I was into it

The flute goes crazy

Great listen, would listen again

pretty good

Great album. Diverse & original.

4.5 - fantastic album. Loved the medieval sound

Enjoyed my first listen very much - the album offers quite a few layers. Multiple listens are probably advised. Fun record. I will take my time and give it more repeats.

I mostly know Jethro Tull as "The Prog Band With The Flute" so I frankly expected this to have more or what I find annoying with some prog. However, I actually liked this quite a bit. It honestly scratches a different itch than most prog, the word that comes to mind to describe the sound of this is "Earthy". It's the acoustic passages, the relatively reigned in song structures, and the lyrics which I actually like quite a bit. There are all kinds of ultra visual character portraits and surprisingly relatable philosophical musings. For example, on one of my favorites here, the title track, we have both many of the greatest compositional moments on here as well as some super interesting lyrics which portray kind of a really ugly figure in a way that almost makes it impossible not to view him with at least some empathy. I also usually like the aforementioned flute on this project. The intro to Cross-Eyed Mary is really cool, and the flute break on My God is honestly kind of fascinating. Some other highlights on here are the light and folky Mother Goose, and the driving single Locomotive Breath. I will say that Cheap Day Return and Wond'ring Aloud are fine, but kind of insubstantial. And I'm not really into Hymn 43. But I liked this a lot! And I think it has some real highlights!

Lite småflummigt men ändå bra. Lite småproggigt. Funky ahh intervju i slutet🫣

Kinda interesting 70’s story telling Rick

For years, we have debated the meaning of Jay-Z's adlib on 'The Blueprint 2', where he claims to have 'brought the flutes this time, though', and asks staff to 'unleash the flutes on them'. I am now choosing to assume that he, too, was listening to Aqualung.

Nice

I’ve said this before but I grew up with a certain distaste for overused classic rock riffs like that immediately displayed by the opener. But 3 minutes in I’m liking it. 13 minutes in I’m liking it more. But then, around the 23rd minute, I’m beginning to ask “what the flip is it with the flutes?” By the time Up to Me came on I was ready to be done - solely on account of the flute. I listened a second time on way home and still can’t decide. Love the prog rock elements here - remove the flutes and it could be a 5. In the end I’m voting 4 to encourage me to come back when time allows.

More panpipes than I was expecting

Caught myself going "hell yeah" multiple times while listening.

Really liked it.

Rad. Great band, good listen through. Saved a bunch of the songs

goes pretty hard, consistently good

HOW IS HE SINGING AND PLAYING FLUTE AT THE SAME TIME?!?

I gotta fever and the only prescription is more flute. As much as I heard of this album, I just never listened to it. All I knew is that they're known for their lead singer using a flute and like one or two of their songs. So I am surprised how much I actually enjoyed listening to this. It reminded me of the folk songs of Led Zeppelin but more harder at times while also being more "fairy tale-like?" I dunno how to explain it, but it's good and I'm surprised how good I I think it was.

I never knew what Rock really needed was more flute ...

A fun and enjoyable listen.

There were a few songs I knew on this album. The rest were to the same standard This album didnt blow my mind but it wasn't too boring. I'll round it up to a 4 - it doesnt deserve a 3 4 ⭐️

I’m surprised to learn I don’t think I’ve actually heard Jethro Tull before. This album has big religious themes, which I don’t usually enjoy, but I really enjoyed this Fav songs: My God, Locomotive Breath, Wind-up

Prog Rock at its finest.

This shit rocked hard as fuck hell yeah, i don't know why I doubted it was good. I have a very soft spot for Locomotive Breath, because it was the final song that I played during my last session of the original The Crew game before Ubisoft killed the servers. It was a great send-off. Fuck you Ubisoft.

I think high 3? Maybe low 4. Regardless some cool stuff

Spotify only has special edition with Ian's interview, which only increased my love for this LP.

Jethro Tull's seminal album- so many hits on this one! They really have a unique sound and style- blending together a lot of genres into a progressive rock collaborative. While the hits were definitely hits, I did find some of the B sides to be unremarkable. Overall- a very good album. Probably in the 3.5-4 range

I loved this album. I had only heard Aqualung and Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull, but there is so much more to this band

im rly curious about earlier tull records, ive heard some of the songs and theyre rly good, more than that tho theyre v Different from this record in a way that suggests that jethro tull hadnt quite found their full idiosyncrasies yet as a borderline Contrarian prog band (they would after this make the semi-parodic thick as a brick). for better or for worse imo...i rly rly like this record, and musically i have no complaints, but as someone who rly loves prog in all its flashy fantastical Everything, its clearly not For Me in some ways. but the upside is that this rly is just a v distinct and memorable record...harder edged than most stuff in the genre while also deploying those acoustic and flute sounds, aiding in this sketch of a world that is physical and gritty and fucked up and extremely un-escapist by prog standards. ian anderson snarls out judgemental character studies and religious traumadumping with one of the most acidic, malignant voices ull hear on classic rock radio. its all very fun all things considered...it rocks Hard, and while sharp turns and reversals usually are not my thing in prog they add to the uniquely jagged quality here...dig the way the flute introduction crashes into the banger main riff on cross-eyed mary, or any number of other relationships between instrumental breaks and "song" parts. a nice familiar listen on this, the last day of my First Year doing this project thing. not a lot of space for reflection here lol ill just say that i havent missed a day and ive not Once felt the compulsion to stop! i can do anything!!

Somehow despite knowing of this album and that it’s considered a classic I’ve never actually listened to it. Turns out I like this album a lot. I don’t know why everyone in the reviews is bitching about the flute, seemed good to me!

Reminds me of my teenage years!

I liked a lot of the non-hits, like 'Up to Me'

some nice, standard prog rock. I have never had any idea as to what a "jethro tull" is and at this point I kinda don't want to find out at all. but it wouldn't be prog rock without some really cool musical ideas, and I love the combination of harder guitars with flutes in "up to me" in particular favorite song: "locomotive breath" overall: 8/10

♪ Ba ba ba ba ba ba ♪ ♪ sitting on a park bench ♪ ♪ neer neer neer ♪ ♪ I don't know the words except park bench ♪

Is there such a genre as "hard folk"? It sounds like a contradiction in terms, or parody of itself. Yet it's the unironically the best description I can think of here. It's interesting that Jethro Tull were so adamant that "Aqualung" is not a concept album given that it's united by a handful of ideas (the homeless people of the Thames River Bank and God) as well as a recurring character and chapter titles. Whether intended or not, the central themes definitely work. For yesterday's album, I was reflecting just how.much I dislike the use of flutes in rock music. After hearing "Aqualung", I take it all back!

Whips sack

- All musicians excell at their instruments, esp. flute parts are fantastic - Listened to Steven Wilson Mix and Master version, perfect production and mix

Har aldri vore kjempefan altså. Men ikkje verst dette. 7/10

3.5

Wonderful folk prog. Locomotive breath one of the few songs that says “Gideon.” I enjoyed it a lot great stuff JT

Flute rips. Low key on first listen I think I liked this concept album of the 70s more than Tommy by the who… if it’s worth making the comparison… I think I’ll give it a 4.5 but like maybe I’m being too harsh

This is really cool. Enjoyed it way more than expected. Flute a bit much at times!

Another classic from the 70s. Favorite track: hymn 43 other picks: aqualung, mother goose, my god, locomotive breadth

Classic tull

good listen. 4/5

Great album. The instrumentation is so good. Maybe I should have given it a 5.

Death bluegrass for the win.

Just some early 70s proggy dad rock. The flute is good, haters stay mad. I guess it's a good album? I dunno man, I don't really like this shit, but it's only 41 minutes. Some of these songs are really great and I'm like, 'damn I guess I like Jethro Tull' and then some of the songs I'm like, 'ok this is just these dudes fucking around with their instruments.' So, y'know, it's a land of contrasts I think I gotta bump 'em up for creativity out of 1971, but I don't know if I have to ever return to this.

Pretty good classic riff-rock

first listen it's great

The title track is just perfection. Nothing else on "Aqualung" comes close, except for "Locomotive Breath". All of the tracks are great. I've had 2 brilliant albums in a row. Let's get another one... 4 stars for "Aqualung".

I was a huge Jethro Tull fan when I was younger. Actually the first concert I ever saw. Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium. They were so good. I don’t think some of his stuff is aged so well. But aqualung still to me is just to stand out album.

remove folk rock songs and this is 5/5 prog rock album. 4.09

Never realized how great this whole album was!

Love the flute!

Jehtro Tjall

I seem to be getting a lot of 70s art rock and prog rock lately that need multiple listens just to get an idea of what to rate them. Aqualung has a couple of great tracks, a couple of clunkers, and a lot that is just good. It's about a 3.5, but I'll round up because the flute somehow fits in well.

My dad loves Jethro Tull (he says they were his first concert), so I recently listened to Aqualung to celebrate his retirement. Strange I got it on the generator so soon after! The flute is a choice for a prog band, but JT went hard at it. Also, the lyrics on the tracks about the homeless- what the hell were they thinking? How odd! ‘Hey pedo-masterbating crippled hobo, don’t worry, it’s just me!’ Still, overall a pretty great listen, especially on the later tracks. It’s like the English folk/heavy metal bridge.

Love Jethro. Aqualung is a classic song/album.

prog tends to be a bit snooty and verbose in an overly silly way for me, but i'm not a disliker of this nor Thick as a Brick. while the coherence of the latter isn't as strong on this album, it still has its moments and the edgy atheist side B is fun enough deserves to be one of the 1001? yea

This album fuckin rocks. Great riffs, great vocals, flute is on point.

Jak dla mnie zbyt progresywny.JT to nie moja bajka.

Classic album that taught the world that a flute can be a very metal instrument.

It’s good, a lot of parts are really good. But there’s too much of it that kind of meanders which makes the listening experience more like hearing background noise than actively engaging me. It still doesn’t sound bad, it’s just not super exciting. I think I’d go 3.5 if it were possible but since it isn’t I’ll be generous and go for a 4

Better than I expected

This guy somehow made playing the flute cool.

I’ve listened to this album once before and I think I liked it better on this listen. Very interesting sound mostly because of the flute that’s played throughout. Parts of it sound like tales recited by a bard. Very strong rock album.

Really liked this album, not listened to Jethro Tull before

Another album with nostalgia, riding in the truck with Dad putting on his collection of cassettes. I have listened to this through before, but it’s been a long time. Both heavy and gentle, nice dichotomy between flute and guitar. Enjoyable to revisit this one, 4/5

the heavy rock that was developing in the 70s mixed with the folk flute of the 60s makes for a wild combo that's so progressive for its time and really worked for this album. Definitely an album id like to revisit in the future and listen to on headphones.

I am surprised by how much I like this!

Possibly their best

Get your flute fingers ready. If they’re greasy, all the better to smear your clothes with. And well, I don’t have to to tell you it would be best if your clothes were shabby. It’s Aqualung. A song that I obviously know coming into this, but an album that is entirely unknown to me outside of that song. I know gluts of woodwinds are involved, and I’m sure drugs play a factor somewhere as this is rock of the progressive variety. We need “regressive” rock. I guess that’s probably like AC/DC tribute acts with conservative themes. Maybe we don’t need that. Anyway. All aboard the Locomotive (breath). It’s time to get weird. Aqualung - The opening riff is so simple, but it’s a great start. As mentioned in the intro, the opening lyrics are memorable, if not incredibly creepy. The song kind of goes everywhere and while the piano could’ve been omitted from most of it, this was a fun journey overall. Cross-Eyed Mary - I think we had a crosseyed character on the Muddy Waters album from Friday. The neurological ophthalmology community would have a field day with this list. Ear Doctors HATE these 1001 albums. I must pause in my stupid pseudo-review to say that this riff and vocal delivery is going HARD. Not to mention that rad as hell flute intro and interludes throughout. Cheap Day Return - Short, simple. Nothing to write home about. Hell, I’m barely going to write into the ether about it. Mother Goose - Tavern music. The cluck of chickens, the rattling of battle worn armor, the revelry of the villagers. Well. This feels like a pretty big departure in quality for me. Wond’ring Around - Balladry if a different sort. Less bard, more barf. Eh it’s not that bad, but this doesn’t have the fire of the opening tracks. Up to Me - Oh here we go. A perfect mix of the insane rock flute, solid electric riffing and a solid nod to medieval tavern-core, if the mead was spiked with some uppers. My God - Jethro Tull goes to hell. I think this performer might get thrown out of the tavern. Perhaps immolated at the stake for this blasphemous song. This is the best thing going so far. The fact that you can hear the flutist freaking out really adds to it for me. Genuine passion on display, and this is one of the best songs I’ve heard on or off this list in quite some time. Hymn 43 - I don’t think this guy is a big fan of organized religion. Incredibly based. Much preferred the British proto-metal trudge through hell that the previous track provided though. This was more American in sound. Slipstream - A transitional interlude. What the hell am I supposed to say? Huh? You’re all so demanding. Listen to me pretending somebody reads this. I could write a detailed confession to the zodiac murders in this thing and that case would remain unsolved. Locomotive Breath - Such a cool name. Metallica ripped it off and went with “Motor Breath,” which just doesn’t have the same appeal as a train. Make the autism diagnoses you will, but I’m right. Just picture that big ol coal locomotive choking the air with smoke as it conquers a mountain range. So cool. More flute freakouts, and I will never complain about that. Wind-Up - The last song. Well, unless I want to listen to an interview from the deluxe edition or whatever. That would be a fun review.nngwegngwnwg. Oh god I fell asleep on my keyboard after listening to it. Hope that interview appears in my Wrapped at the end of the year and plays over my increasingly broken music taste. Nothing like a Jethro Tull interview to let the instagram followers know I’m a musical savant. From trenchcoat-clad hobos, to takedowns of organized religion, Jethro Tull ran the gamut of lyrical themes in Aqualung. Well. Ugh. I guess they didn’t ok? They didn’t write about Polar Bear poker tournaments or Appalachian movie theatre liquorice, but you know what I mean. Can I get back to this? This album was schizophrenic in that it jumped between genres and sounds like an international homeless triple jump competition. From conceptual medieval ballads to disgusting, metal adjacent hard rock, this thing kept me guessing, and with intrigue being one of the main scoring factors on my scale, this vaults itself into the very very good tier. Might have to add another Ian Anderson interview to detail his elation when the news of this positive review reaches his estate. 4 HIGHLIGHTS - Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Up to Me, My God

die Lokomotive und noch mehr

I've heard of them before, but I maybe only heard Locomotive Breath before. It's cool though.

Fun!

This is so fantastic, excellent grooves

This album draws you in, just "out there" enough to be unique and special but still familiar sounding.

This is another one of my favourite albums from when I was a teen that I haven’t listened to in over a decade, but it absolutely kicks ass! Flute is an absolutely under appreciated instrument in rock music! Favourite tracks: Aqualung, Cross-eyed Mary, Mother Goose, Locomotive Breath

A lot of fun!

Flute dude fucking shreds, don't think I've ever noticed the keys in any of their songs. Singers voice is solid and I really dig the guitar tone. Its wild that some of these songs get fairly heavy, and then this flute comes out of nowhere. Album cover is too scary to reach for this when you're on drugs and I think that's a huge knock on this one. High 3s

I had this on CD a long time ago, but gave it up when I got tired of my classic-rock phase. I’m not saying it’s time to start a new phase, but it was nice to hear this again after all that time.

4.5

I'm sure I've heard other Jethro Tull songs, but other than Aqualung I could not have named another one. They are a bit before my time, but I was interested in listening to this album. This was good to listen to. In addition to the title track, I recognized Cross-Eyed Mary, Mother Goose, Hymn 43, and Locomotive Breath. I usually prefer Rush when I want a prog rock fix, but I might come back to this one. Ian Anderson's flute playing alone makes this one a 4.

Carry on my wayward sun *beats wife*

My God. If it was Up To Me, I would replace all of the Mother Goose stories with this album.

True definition of concept album.

I had no reference for the kind of music Jethro Tull made, and was completely unfamiliar with any of it. Based on the name I expected something in the country/classic rock cannon, but I was pleasantly surprised by the level of sophistication and musicality their approach to prog rock possessed. Stylistically diverse, dense but critical lyrics, and excellent performances throughout. I am now a fan of rock flute!

Brilliant music. Love this album.

Aqualung on kyllä loistava kappale. Tosi omanlaista prog folk rokkia, My God hyvä esimerkki. Huilusoolot mielenkiintoisia. Parhaat: Aqualung, My God, Locomotive Breath, Wind-Up (molemmat)

Pretty cool raw guitar

I was ready to dismiss this as "Aqualung" and 10 songs of filler but noooo, this is good shit if you can get past the flute slos

I'm a fan of the little yap session at the end.

mooore fluuutteee in spite of these haters 😙😙

Cool album

Pretty cool!!!

I think what Ian Anderson said in the interview on the special edition perfectly describes how I felt listening to the album. I thought it was a fine album with some great songs.

4, unless you get the 40th-Anniversary-Goes-On-For-25-Songs version. Then you fall asleep during the slow parts and forget to give a rating.

If anything it needs more flute

IIIIIIIIIIIIII kinda vibed with it. There are a lot of things I'd do with a flute before I'd consider playing one, let alone putting it in a rock band. I'm here for it. It's a psychedelic good time. +1 point for the use of flute and, call me a hater, but -1 point for being British. Also, I love the cover art. Incredibly relatable.

Oh, man. This album. Certainly conjures specific vibes. I think I would like it more without previous feelings about this band. But, legacy goes with understanding of bands. It's, also, corny as shit. Right?! Yeah, it's corny. But, it's a good corny. Existing somewhere between Bolan and Osbourne.

When he said "snot running down his nose" I really felt that.

Why did we leave 70's music behind? (22 known/41 new)

8/10 Another excellent surprise. Knew them by name and expected prog nonsense but this was very good. Yes, it teetered on silly a bit, but didn’t cross the line. Musically very nice, cool use of slightly unusual instruments. Best: Mother Goose

Rock flute is better than you think it would be. A lot of these were on the radio.

Aqualung is iconic. I love the flute on Mother Goose and Up to Me. Feels very ren faire.

Well here’s an album I’ve played (at least partly). My first show in marching band was Jethro Tull themed. This album is fantastic, nostalgic, and entirely un-skippable. No one else plays flute like Ian Anderson.

It’s been awhile since I’ve listened to Jethro Tull since I’ve long moved away from Progressive Rock but was fun to revisit the genre. Standouts for me was “Aqualung” - that riff is iconic, "Locomotive Breath" and "Hymn 43"

see, the impression i got from Jethro Tull before i started listening to them was that they were bad and that the flute was annoying. every time i heard someone say "hey, Aqualung" it always felt like it was sort of mocking. The Chicago Sun-Times compared The Crane Wife to the band as a joke, saying it was the best JT album since Heavy Horses. this is because at some point, the music going public decided they were just too good for pastoral flute and rollicking guitar. therefore, i was deprived of listening to some really solid prog rock. i do think it's a bit funny how people assumed this was a concept album because a character is mentioned more than once. Aqualung isn't a character in a narrative, he's a stock character in the commedia dell'arte present in each of the songs. the record's a comedy, focusing on the foibles of each character and their various fuck ups. maybe that's the real concept: you're watching a bunch of people take custard pies to the face in between flute solos. welcome to the theater, buddy.

4.5

Good, interesting, different. Enjoyed it

Es un disco impecable. Se nota muchísimo la influencia que tienen en la música de Spinetta (este era fanático).

Wouldn’t load on Spotify but listened to a couple of singles from the album. Pretty interesting and I like the flute.

Very interesting how they have all these diverse sounds, but still sound rock and roll.

Jethro Tull are iconic riff machines, they remind me of Deep Purple in that way. I've never heard flutes as furious as on "My God". This is an angry ass song, it absolutely shreds. Jethro Tull do not love religion. This album rocks. 8/10

I love pan flute

4/5

I've heard the whole album and I believe the album has this 70s vibes, it makes you feel at that time with the acoustic guitar and rhythm chords and the electric guitar surfing above it, all the answers that piano does, drums on time, showing up when is the moment, everything is in place, besides the band add the flute giving this experimental rock sense, sometimes reaching the blues and jazz harmonies and the whole instrumentation go together with the lyrics that for me are according to that time without taking the merits and how they make you feel. My favorite was Hymn 43 I think show exactly what I'm trying to say

A good classic hard rock album. The title track “Aqualung” appears in many of my playlists, always liked that song. Can’t say I loved all the tracks, but it’s musically ear opening. Bad reviews and poor ratings for some ignorant reasons. Definite 4.

I enjoyed this. All the classics of course, but the rest of the album too. These guys are musicians. This is very polished rock.

If they took the handcuffs off a little bit more, and rocked a little harder, this would be an easy 5 for me. I even love the flute - it’s unique. But I found myself bored to death when it slowed down and did the more generic “psych” style. So, a star off for too much of that.

Needs more 𝚌̶𝚘̶𝚠̶𝚋̶𝚎̶𝚕̶𝚕̶ flute

Classic album, heard it many times before 👍

Before today, I'd only heard Aqualung and Locomotive Breath, but the rest the album was almost as good. I really liked it, but was a little long. Four stars.

I understand the flute complaints. But I reject them. This album rocks! At some point it sounds like Black Sabbath (Sans Osbourne) playing music for Jesus Christ Superstar 2 Electric Boogaloo. But is that really a bad thing? Some great tracks, and some tracks that kinda blend together. Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, and Wind-up were great. If you're not careful with the album, you will summon a fairy.

While not being as popular as something like Thick As A Brick, this is still some pretty decent prog. Solid 4 Stars.

I’m at a 4.5 that I think I’m going to bump down to a 4. Perhaps it’s just because I felt a little more zoned out while listening than I’ve felt like for the last few albums, but for as good as this was, it always found little pockets where it just sort of lost my attention for one reason or another. It could’ve been trying to decipher some of the more confusing lines in the first half, or getting a little lost in the instrumentation choices in the second half, but there was always something that just pulled me back enough to feel a bit broken by the album experience. Granted, that’s not a major indictment on the tracks themselves or anything – from a pure listening standpoint, this is 42 minutes of great 70s rock, but more so an indictment of the amount of genre-blending within “rock” itself that permeates this album enough to make me feel a little dizzied and overwhelmed. This album can never fully decide which subgenre of rock it wants to settle into, and it makes for a slightly inconsistent brand throughout the whole thing that I was unable to really shake off – this album can go from acoustically-driven folksy Simon & Garfunkel-y style instrumentation, to heavier, Metallica-adjacent stuff, to regular 70s rock (ala the Frampton album we just got), and occasionally, a deeper dip into prog stylings. They all sound good, but it feels like a rotating door of styles that makes each track feel… just slightly off for me, in a way that’s hard to justify, but felt weird to my ears, I dunno. I’ll say this – it’s incredibly close to staying at a 5, and it could get back up there someday, but it’s just a number of little things that add up for me; the “pockets of zoning out”, the inconsistency of “style” (just a personal thing), and perhaps I feel burned by the fact that the second half of the album has a such great consistency in tone & continuity with the Jesus-themed tracks, and the first half sort of drops it by Track 2. Even though most of the first 6 tracks are great, some of them are short & some of them feel tonally awkward next to each other. As an album experience, there’s just something nagging at me about the whole thing that’s bumping me down to a 4. It’s still a highly recommended 4, though – really strong stuff here, and it’s gonna kill me that I can’t place why it just feels slightly off.

Very nice, surprisingly "chill" lol idk not much to say its metal i enjoyed the flute a lot

Fun rich with folk leanings. Flute and lyrics make it feel medieval

Flute rock goes hard. I could do without the pedo themes tho

Quite an interesting album, a mix of psychedelic, progressive, folk and hard rock, with a little flute sprinkled in for good measure. It's like being in a medieval tavern with electric guitars. Guitar work on this is excellent, the riffs are big and powerful, yet simple and rhythmic. In my opinion the flute blends in pretty well and has a tone which fits rock music. Didn't expect so much acoustic guitar, but it really helps create the midieval atmosphere and goes well with the vocals. There are 3-4 really good songs on here, and also no bad ones. The album doesn't have a singular theme, although the religious aspect is prominent throughout the second part.

Flute kind of crazy

Actually surprised by how much I liked this. Feels like it's pulling in a bunch of different influences (jazz, folk, rock) and flows really nicely.

3.7 2x

First concert I ever went to was Jethro Tull. Anybody who complains about the flute knows what they can do with said instrument. This is a classic from start to finish. 4⭐️

I liked this quite a lot. Far better use of flute than the Traffic album from the other day.

FLUTES!!!! Favourite songs: Locomotive Breath, Aqualung, Hymn 43, Cross-Eyed Mary, Wind-Up, My God, Lick Your Fingers Clean, Up to Me Least favourite songs: Cheap Day Return 4/5

funky

If Simon and Garfunkel were darker? Rocker? And flutier? I certainly Mich enjoyed this VERY MUCH W JOYED. Lots of fun and jam out

Fantastic progrock album with one of the best opening tracks ever.

Fuck ja. Rock met een dwarsfluit? Legendarisch gewoon. Klinkt als een raar idee maar de uitvoering is gewoonweg geweldig. 4.4

This one’s a fun ride. Aqualung manages to be heavy, weird, and somehow classy all at the same time. And let’s be honest, the flute absolutely steals the show. I didn’t know I needed more flute in my rock music until now, but here we are. “Aqualung” and “Locomotive Breath” are the obvious bangers, but the slower, acoustic tracks add some nice balance too. It drags a little in places, but overall, it’s a great mix of grit and prog with a flair that only Jethro Tull could pull off.

A lot of hate for the flute, but why? It’s gimmicky, sure, but it works here. This is Black Sabbath lite plus flutes. Good shit.

The most classic of lines “Sitting on a park bench…”

Really interesting album. I love the way it combines prog with hard rock and folk

Top 3: Aqualung My God

As seedy as the album art suggests, but much more depth than just listening to the two biggest hits would suggest. Will be relistening regularly

A true staple of classic rock radio. Aqualung is a great (but creepy) song as is Cross-eyed Mary. I also really like Hymn 43, but for me the standout is Locomotive Breath. Definitely my favorite Jethro Tull song. The rest is good and the flute makes it pretty interesting.

I will exclude the bonus tracks from the special edition for this review. I've heard plenty of Jethro Tull as one of those progressive rock acts that carved their own identity by incorporating more English folk and classical elements. Aqualung is the prime example of that fusion. Throughout the run of this album, there are sprawling multi-movement tracks and interludes that purvey this sense of romanticization of dreary subject matter that showcased how well Ian Anderson could pen a tune. From the plight of the homeless man on the title track, to the reckless abandonment of the schoolgirl prostitute on "Cross-Eyed Mary", to the hypocritical nature of organized religion on "Hymn 43" and the warning of overpopulation on "Locomotive Breath", there's a variety in the lyrical touchpoints that Ian utilized in conjunction with stellar guitar riffs, tight rhythm sections, and of course the iconic flute playing. I didn't even mind the interludes "Cheap Day Return", "Wond'ring Aloud" and "Slipstream" as they add to the whimsical nature that this album can exude. I imagine an album like this going off well for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Yet as much as I consider Aqualung to be a fun romp, I wasn't exactly blown away by it. It's certainly well done as a progressive rock album that carved its niche, but I've heard plenty of artists that have come after this and continued their niche to great effect like Blood Ceremony and Wucan. That's not a bad problem to have, as Jethro Tull has proven to be an inspiration for later generations. But it does mean that checking out this album later down the road makes it feel like I've heard this done before. I will say this - Aqualung is a great album, one that can be argued belongs on this list, as the fusion of folk and progressive rock proved to be a successful tactic.

Weird prog rock flute Banging To return to

Never been big on whimsical prog rock, but man that flute is great. I like when bands just try something different, and maybe for the era it wasnt too out there, it still leaves a good impression, it has this cool heavy tone, specifically Aqualung, like an early early heavy metal.

A classic! Love the jazz flute. They’re playing the shit out of it! Cross Eyed Mary slaps and the whole album is pretty enjoyable through and through

It’s no Thick as a Brick but I enjoyed this album. I don’t know what the concept is, there’s a guy called aqualung who’s not a great person. And there’s some religious themes, but I couldn’t figure out the story on first listen. Still a solid album that was fun to listen to. I’m giving it a 4 cause I’ll probably listen to it again.

A unique and interesting piece of music, if not always my cup of tea. I appreciated the varied instrumentation and non-linear song structure. It's actually pretty amazing that there were huge radio hits from this album. I guess things were different in the 70s.

Yes! Lay that 70's flute rock on me. The instrumentation and song writing is great. I guess where it falls a bit short for me is the poetry of the lyrics just isn't that relatable to me. I'm not exactly sure what he's on about but sounds like he's mad at church & preaching some kind of gnostic shizz. It's okay. Sometimes people go through phases like that. Favorites: Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Hymn 43, Locomotive Breath

I guess I thought I didn’t like Jethro Tull, but maybe I do. Really enjoyed this. The songs were big and interesting, it felt like a rock opera. And the themes of religion and homelessness had a lot of depth and meaning. The whole thing just felt very relevant to the human experience, and they rocked it out the whole time.

Classicone sempre bello

Fluuuutes! Also, I’ll have to remember that “My God” would be a fantastic track to paint to.

The good ones are so good. Ian Anderson's voice is full of personality and the riffs and guitar tones are great. Also, I'm down with Rock Flute!

I love how unique the sound of Jethro Tull is. Oddly, the only album of theirs I’d heard prior to today was Rökflöte. It was fascinating today so hear how they have evolved over time between these two albums, whilst remaining very obviously still Jethro Tull in their sound. If a prog rock song comes on and you suddenly hear someone shredding riffs on a flute, it’s probably Tull. I’d recommend this to anyone with an interest in the weirder side of rock music.

Had never listened to any Jethro Tull before. This album was an interesting mix ranging from hard rock riffs mixed with Renaissance Faire music. It sounds like it wouldn't work, but it does.

This is truly an amazing and enchanting record, often overlooked beneath the shadow of other prog classics like Close to the Edge or The Dark Side of the Moon, which came two years later. While it may not be among the most essential or celebrated albums of this period or genre, it deserves a listen for its incredible variety of arrangements. The album intelligently blends folk with hard rock, adds its own structural complexity, and features the glorious flute playing of Ian Anderson. However, as Robert Christgau once noted, the themes of religion and culture explored here can feel pretentious and underdeveloped.

The only Jethro Tull song I knew before listening to this was the title track (which is a spectacular odyssey - thanks, Rock Band 2!). So I wasn't quite expecting the FLUTEMANSHIP to follow. It goes HARD. The flute gives these songs a sort of otherworldly, pastoral feel, best heard on "Mother Goose". The album is just as folksy as it is proggy, entirely to its benefit. And on top of that, there are some strong riffs in some of these songs. It's also a reflective album, one that spends quite some time pondering the nature of God (seriously) and empathizing with poor, sad figures. "Cheap Day Return" is a wee, wistful slice of life, almost like a haiku. Overall, excellent. Fav tracks: Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Cheap Day Return, Mother Goose, My God

5 of the songs on this album have been played the most in Tull's repertoire. That says something about the staying power of this album, even if it's not my favorite of theirs (I think I am probably particular to Thick As A Brick, War Child, Songs From The Wood, and A.). There's a reason why the band has played "Aqualung" and "Locomotive Breath" almost two thousand times... I do not know which of the two I like better, probably "Locomotive Breath". People complain that these songs are overplayed, but there's a reason for that. One of the songs not on the top 20 played by them has always been one I liked: "Hymn 43", the guitar crunch there is really great. The quick shift from electric to acoustic, whether on the album or mid song really stands out: it what makes Tull Tull, right? A classic album? I guess. Is it one I will listen to over and over? Probably not. The relistenability factor makes me bring it down just a little. Still, it is a great starter for people who want to know what Jethro Tull is all about. Top tracks: "Aqualung," "My God," "Hymn 43," "Locomotive Breath," "Cross-Eyed Mary," "Wind Up"

I think one of the reasons that the songs Aqualung and Locomotive Breath are so popular is their memorable guitar licks. Just like Deep Purple and Smoke on the Water, you know Aqualung right from its simple and opening riff. The radio edit of Locomotive Breath (the version I first heard in my teens) also starts with a pulsing guitar riff. But when you listen to the album version with its opening 80 seconds of piano and eventual guitar interplay (like a Supertramp Crime of the Century) you recognize the variety of sound these guys bring, which is also on the title track. Piano (or organ or mellotron), electric and acoustic guitars deftly plucking and/or playing power chords, and flute (or recorder). Oh that flute. It (plus the piano or acoustic guitar) brings such a nuanced sound to the whole hard pumping sound you otherwise get with the lead guitar, bass, drums, and organ. It's like combining sweet and salty in food to bring out an enhanced taste you don't get with either on its own. And while I like that mix in their big singles, it's a big part of what hooks me on some of their other songs like Cross-Eyed Mary, Cheap Day Return, Mother Goose, and My God. Hymn 43 is another rocker like Locomotive Breath (minus the intro) with smaller but deft hints of these other sounds (flute and piano sprinkled in). Very cool lyrics. All in all a solid album. Not quite great despite all my compliments. But a solid 4.

An album to make you feel both inspired and dirty at the same time.

pretty good

An album way ahead of its time, really shows off Jethro Tull's versatility as a band

Whilst being aware of Jethro Tull I had never really listened before. First listen was rather underwhelmed - but on repeated listens its a real grower - especially when played loud and non stop. Lyrically its quite bat shit and the rock flute adds an extra element to the rock riffing. Who knew this was my bag.

This is OK. I've clearly heard some of the tracks before, but I have no idea where. I know I have a Tull album lurking somewhere in the house - Creast of a Knave from the 80s iirc. I quite enjoyed that back in the day and this album is fine, without really lighting anything on fire. Oddly I barely noticed the flute. This is probably a 3, but I'll give it a 4 just to piss off all the wankers complaining about the flute.

I love the flute. I hate the aqualung persona. This is one of the albums my stepmother had on vinyl. I had heard the singles on the classic rock station, but there's a lot of good stuff in the deep cuts.

More psychedelic dad rock, that’s a solid 4 baby!

First time I have listened to Jethro Tull. I know songs on "Thick as a Brick" better than I know some of these songs, which feels odd since this is considered their best album. They are a more upbeat band than I expected, though not enough to be considered "metal," which may shock Grammy voters. This is not a concept album but it certainly feels like one. I like concept albums okay if they don't get too crazy and the songs can be listened to independent from the record. Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Cheap Day Return, Hymn 43, and Locomotive Breath are all really great songs. I don't know if I would be exploring any more Jethro Tull but it was interesting enough that I may listen to "Thick as a Brick" after this project is over.

I just really love that jazz flute ❤️ Aqualung the song is a gem. It's gritty and strange but beautiful and iconic. I don't think of any other song as a distinct standalone, but there's an overall feel that seems effective in supporting the story. No doubt the album's pinnacle is Aqualung, so the line graph is just a slide, haha. But slides are fun. So there ya go. 3.5

It is certainly a classic album. Makes me think of Jesus Christ Superstar….very much the same sound. it is a really good album.

Metal with a heavy dash of flute 🙌

Suprisingly fun.

This album's super cool. Jethro Tull are a band I've heard of, but didn't know a ton about going into Aqualung. Fortunately, my first experience with them was quite good, as I really liked the album. The sound is quite interesting, but I really like it. It's got quite a bit of hard rock with a prog rock core and even some folk rock elements. Perhaps the most notable folk rock element here is the flute that occasionally gets a solo. I like the flute. It makes the album and its songs stand out. Speaking of songs, this album has some, and they're pretty good. The opening title track is pretty good. The writing of it and the song that follows, "Cross-Eyed Mary" is a bit questionable, but I don't think there were gross intentions with them. "Locomotive Breath" is also really cool. The other songs are also great. The singing and writing are both above-average. The general tone is great. This is just a really strong album with some great songs that kind of vaguely tie together even if the band has denied this being a concept album. I think there was a concept though. The concept is that the album is really good, and if that's something they wanted to do, they succeeded. High 4/5.

Allora, mi è piaciuto più di altri, ma è lungo, e ahimè complessivamente scoccia un po’ Non ritengo sia da 4 stelle, ma gliele do comunque perché 3 sarebbero poche

11/29/24. First time diving into this band and very solid, fun prog rock. I love how each song is a little unpredictable, but the payoff is great.

Not my favorite album by them. There is no doubt that the heavier sound did them well. The title song has long outlived its welcome (it’s still a good song.)

Didnt even know they were so soft

Pretty cool

They should rename this project to 1001 Albums From The 70s. Two songs in. I've heard Aqualung before, it's a pretty solid song. Cross-Eyed Mary is an unexpected banger! Like, what? 70s Prog Rock FLUTE is not what I had on my bingo card for this morning, I'll tell you that for free. Overall, pretty damn good - and interesting - album. 3.5 stars.

This is such an enigma- I've never really understood why this album or the band is as popular as it/they are but there you are... I can't deny I'm very impressed though by this more than ever before. It's from a bygone age of British folk rock/Progressive rock and worth listening to. The musicianship is outstanding but the lyrics are very odd.....and compelling it has to be said.

Important work in the progressive rock canon, with amazing guitar play. Prog Rock needs more flutes and Aqualung is proof of it. (Listened to Steven Wilson Stereo Mix from 2011) Standout Tracks: Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, Cross-Eyed Mary, My God

4 stars

3.5

It is usually refreshing to hear music which so strongly reflects the personality of one person - it can be so in-sync and coherent. The down side is that once that person's voice becomes tiresome, the whole output can be tainted. And that's the risk with Jethro Tull and Aqualung. It0 reminded me of Ian Anderson's genius - the intriguing lyrics, the curious orchestration and idiosyncratic instrumentation. Aqualung is like that, definitely one of the best of the seventies "Prog Rock" classics. But, I only need to hear it occasionally, or it can become infuriating.

The eponymous track is probably one of the most well known prog rock songs, and is also the best song from the album in my opinion. It also has a lack of flute playing, which probably helps its general appeal. Jethro Tull will always be unique, but that uniqueness isn't going to be to everyone's tastes. Personally, I'd give the album a 3.5 if I could because it has many good moments, but also some lesser more naff moments that go nowhere. Also the flute solos can last too long at times, though I don't think many other bands could successfully include a flute in their music. Goblin prog rock. I can't give it 3.5 stars on here, and 3 feels too low. 4 it is.

They do the shouty flute thing over pseudo-medieval folk tunes and I clap my hands and say 'more! more!'

Never gave them a chance before, and I enjoyed it. 4/5

Pretty badass. Love me some flute.

Overraskende fed! Var Aqualung den, der var med i Anchorman? Synes jeg har hørt den før

Kender mest bare Jethro Tull som "det der prog-band med fløjter", så var lidt overrasket over hvor hårdt og cool det her var. Superfed plade.

Only heard Aqualung from the album but was pleasently pleased with the whole album. Loved the pan flute on the songs. Would listen again.

I was SHOCKED at much I liked this album. A FREAKIN FLUTE SOLO. Also Aqualung I feel like was referenced on an episode of the Simpsons and I thought about every time I heard the "sitting on a park bench.." still overall it was a great listen.

What's with people saying hobbit music like it's a bad thing. I've watched Lord of the rings, the hobbits know how to have a good time. Will I listen to again: 80%

A fantastic Prog Rock album from the early 1970s. Standouts: Aqualung, Mother Goose, Hymn 43 and Locomotive Breath.

This was so awesome… would love to hear more about this Aqualung character… he sounds charming

Perfect Renn Faire music

i like these guys and the FLUTE

Very light and folky prog album, which makes it stand out in the genre. I liked it a lot. Memorable tunes and the flute throughout made it a very unique listen. Key tracks: Aqualung Cross-Eyed Mary Up to Me Hymn 43

Enjoyed it. Flute player jams out

I’ve never heard flute incorporated into rock before. I like it

Fun and different!

old sChOOL rock with flute, which is not terrible as some reviewers pointed

Aqualung was actually a really great album. This generally felt like a super cool and original album for the time. The guitars were great and had some very inventive and cool sounding riffs that rival stuff like Jeff Beck's riffs and the flute sections were also great too as they could also be really creative with how that instrument was used throughout the tracks especially the hard stop which felt like it could replicate a drum. I do think this album occasionally suffers from the issue of making songs end to early as to where they can't really sink in but that was a rare issue and does not stop this album from being as great as it is. Best Song: Cross-Eyed Mary Worst Song: Slipstream

Wow that flute. Great earlier classic rock album.

Surprised how much I enjoyed!! Especially Locomotive breath

Aqualung, Hymn 43, and Locomotive Breath are all great. Everything else is just good. I feel like the pacing of this album could have been a little better. All of the boring acoustic songs are all back to back in the middle. I feel like I would have enjoyed them more if they were spread out. High 4.

Very somid

Aqualung is such a bizarre unique song, I love it. The title character evokes disgust and empathy in equal measure and the music swings from jagged and jolty to slow and pondersome to racey and anthemic as it pleases. The rest of the album backs it up well. I was surprised to read after listening that they didn't actually plan it as a concept album and there's just some loose themes. I think I'd like it even more with some intentional overarching concept. Fave Tracks: Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Locomotive Breath, Wind-Up 4.4/5

Few bands captured the style and flair of Jethro Tull. Even removed from Ian Anderson's quick-witted humor, the band spins a vivid image for each of the songs on Aqualung. Setting themselves apart from other UK prog rock bands of the '70s, Jethro Tull felt like they were in a league of their own with a deep folk appreciation, tempered dynamics, and wild melodies that seem to take on a life of their own. When a song on Aqualung really takes off it's like a stallion dashing through an open field, strong and free. Rarely a dull moment, this album embraces storytelling as much as songwriting. Can't be beat.

Enjoyed this, added a few songs to a playlist

Some of my favourite songs are on this album, I also enjoyed the songs I didn’t know but didn’t particularly stand out. But love this album

the flute IS rock and roll. fuck you.

Nice classic rock album, excellent flauting, would listen again.

There is a flute. It is wonderful. The rest of the music is pretty good as well.

A very enjoyable prog/folk album. Felt like it was transported to a fantasy world. Flute playing was killer. Some of the longer heavier songs like Aqualung and My God are top-tier prog songs.

I know my Dad is a fan and his classic rock taste is generally superb. So I'm not sure why I always gave Jethro Tull a miss. I knew there was flute involved but while I don't mind the flute in itself, I assumed it would feel like a bit of an anachronism in rock music. Well, my own loss as this album is great. The melodies and chord progressions got easily stuck in my head and I'll definitely be coming back to it. And the flute works just fine, as it turns out.

I'd never listened to the entire album even though I used to own it and am a full album listener typically. It was always the title track that would get the most play, then everyone mentioning the flute. Having not heard the track in a long time, it was a nice revisit and was rocking out. I liked giving it a more mature ear than when I was a teenager/college kid and picking out the pieces differently. Hell, I didn't even know what prog was back then, but am very familiar and love listening to this with that new knowledge now at 47.

Really enjoyed this.

fucking flute? mystic sounding stories lots of acoustic and fuzzy hard ripping riffage

Very close to being an all time great album, but the part between mother goose and locomotive breath just didn't interest me. Started and ended so well

I really enjoyed this and I think I'll have to give it a few more spins to fully appreciate it all. 4.5/5

Enjoyed

Classic :) mon the Anderson :)

More music needs flutes

Innovative, original, and unique. Not for everyone, not for me all the time, but in the right setting, it slaps. Slaps hard. Hits hard and keeps going. Not a note out of place. Achieved what they set out to. Enjoyed the album today. 4/5

Just so much fun! Favourite track Up to Me.

A time traveling minstrel that learned how to rock.

Always an enjoyable listen. I have this album so I threw the vinyl version in and embraced the beauty of this album.

Not really my cup of Tea but interesting

Good stuff, a classic.

Très bon album, très agréable à écouter. Il faudra écouter d’autres albums de Jethro Tull, bonne découverte.

I enjoyed this album. Aqualung, while lyrically it’s disturbing and disgusting, it’s a proper rock song. Love the bass work and how prominent the bass guitar is in so many songs. Also love the jazz flute!

I liked this album more than I thought I would. I didn't know much about Jethro Tull coming into this except that 1) I knew Aqualung (thank you Rockband) and 2) Ian Anderson has some memorable flute poses. I don't think the band had a 27 year-old girl in 2024 in mind when they made this album, so it makes sense that I slightly cringe at the whimsy Ren Faire moments in the album. But man, there's some heavy moments that make it worth it. Favorite song: Wind-Up Least favorite song: Mother Goose Listened before? No

Heard of him.

Listened to this while playing Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin. This album was pretty darn solid all the way through. Aqualung is instantly recognizable with that riff. I never realized how tonally weird the rest of that riff is. When I heard the start of the second track, I immediately thought The Polyphonic Spree needs to cover this song. Not a perfect 5...but still darn good.

Tolles, vielfältiges Album.

If you don’t like Jethro Tull, you can get the fuck out!! Loved this album, a lot of bangers.

Holy shit this surprised the hell out of me. Almost tempted to give it a five, this is fire. Flames from start to finish, especially track one. Title track is so good.

Almost perfect! Sometimes a bit to proggy for me but still a huge album.

Knew the name, never listened. Cool.

You would not believe how many climbing routes are named after this album.

I have the same reaction to this as to Deep Purple. There is NO WAY I should love this goofy, utterly-ridiculous music as much as I do. But do any of us really CHOOSE who we love?

Aqualung completely makes sense to be on the list but is such a strange album to give a star rating for. The instrumentals are great, vocals are good, concept is a bit all over the place. I enjoy listening to it and think everyone should give it a shot at least once. Go on flute, go get it.

Well put together. Solid compositions. Something about it always made me drift off, but I have no complaints really. I would put it on again and do stuff. Everyone seems to talk about the flute with these guys. The flute is fine, it does it's job.

On the fence between 3 and 4, but will upgrade to 4 with so many classic songs on the same album. That damn flute gets annoying though...

Canny this. My French teacher at school loved these, but I was always led to believe they were some weird folk / prog rock crossover. Quite surprised to hear classic rock. 18 year old me wouldve loved this. I loved classic rock for a period and this wouldve been right up my street. It’s a good record, but can’t say I’d be back. Glad I finally heard’em

Pleasantly surprised by this - I confused them with the Cornish comedian Jethro, so always presumed they were a bit of a blue band and never gave them a listen. I was going to dock a point for the spotify album including a 15 minute interview, but this didn't appear on the original release so they're off the hook. Speaking of, some very cool and slick hooks, funky instrumentation, and I don't mind Ian Anderson's voice and woodwind skills. An easy 4. Best songs: Aqualung, Wond'ring Aloud, and Locomotive Breath.

Had a mate that liked Jethro Tull, remember him carving Jethro Tull into a tree, about 20 years too late. Pretty sure I hadn't heard Jethro Tull then, although I do think I know the Jethro Tull had something to with a tool for planting seeds? Or was it a drill bit?? Regardless, this was great. We haven't had some proper British rock like this for a while. Definitely be back. Can't quite give it a 5, bit too meandering in parts, but some great tracks. Highlights: Aqualung Cross eyed Mary Cheap day return Wondering around Hymn 43 Locomotive breath Wind up 4.5....

Somewhat more riff oriented than other albums but a fine example of combing electric, acoustic, and flute with strong lyrics. A fine album.

Lyttede til dette album fra varde til Karlsgårde, og det var fedt! Et helt album ala "Hokus pokus - Focus." rent fløjte'n roll.

Jeg vidste at Jethro Tull havde en forsanger der spillede fløjte, for tilbage i 90erne var jeg stagehand under en koncert hvor selvsamme fløjte knækkede. Dengang bed jeg ikke mærke i musikken. Det gør jeg i dag. Det jeg ikke vidste var at Jethro Tull har tung tung guitar der giver mindelser om Black Sabbath. Og det fungerer super fint sammen med fløjten. Der er en dynamik i den kæmpe kontrast mellem metal riffs og den luftige fine fløjte.

Красивый инструментал, музыка не для русского слушателя, очень уж близка к барам англии. Приятные баллады сменяют протест против общества и его устоев. При прослушивании музыки представляется сразу мир гномов, эльфов и викингов. Рок выдуманной вселенной.

Side 2 was a nice ride for me. I didnt realize how religiously connected this album is. Hymn 43 (sounded like a Joe Cocker song) and locomotive breath were awesome tracks.

Surprisingly good. Whimsical and kinda gay in a good way, like Billy Eichner

Really fun band. Surprised by this album - great mix of prog rock and other genres.

Know the name Jethro Tull but don't think I actually listened to their music. This certainly different but not in a bad way. Will I listen to this again, probably not but it was interresting.

I forget how enjoyable this is. Haven't listened in a long time.

+Great Arrangements +Creative Song structures +Accessible prog rock -Not as daring, or as innovative as other prog rock albums.

SITTING ON A PARK BENCH. How these guys won the first heavy metal grammy bothers and confounds me but as a band they are very solid. Almost reminds me of a rock and roll version of a minstrel/bard style band from Medieval England. The lyric choices are wild (dogend, wimpy bar are two snippets that stick out). The flute is very showy but the playing is fun and the tunes are solid. Good show Ian Anderson I have no notes.

haven't listened to this one in ages. Still holds up for me.

Still rocks. A great album.

Cool Album! Liked the flute. Was more innovative than most rock album especially from the uk that i had to listen to... it created a warm atmosphere

Круто звучит флейта в сочетании с электрогитарой

Hell yeah Aqualung! What an odd song. Now I finally know where the name Aqualung comes from. Also interesting that I've never recognized the long guitar solo in the middle of the song. Rest of the album passed without much fanfare. It's good music and feels sufficiently different from the pack.

This is one of those bands that I had heard of, but never actually listened to. This album is a folk, rock, prog mix by a British band from the early 70's that somehow doesn't sound like Led Zep. I will give them props for that alone. I really enjoyed this album although I don't think it's quite 5 star worthy.

Some tunes on here. Rounding up to a four

Very nice

GREAT album

I respect the flute. Sure it is not inherently rock n roll, but how dissimilar is it really to a harmonica? And if that is the case this dude is Johnny Popper and is absolutely designating that wind instrument to the backing of solid guitar and drum work, with the ability to right a strong hook and create some decent tunes.

Good album. A little too Rock Opera, maybe the best rock opera though.

I thought the cover man was kinda yucky and then the song man was yuckier. Yuck. Good album though 4/5

Not just jazz flute. This record rocks. I liked this as a collection. Great mix of folk, some parts heavy, some parts really catchy. Well done record.

A great album. I still run it on occasion.

Das Werk ist eine beeindruckende Reise in den Sound und die Beatkeller der frühen 70er Jahre. Eine Mischung aus „Pink Floyd“ und „Led Zeppelin“. Das Album bietet eine faszinierende Mischung aus Rock, Folk und Progressive-Elementen, die den Hörer in eine andere Zeit versetzen. „Hymn 43“ ist ein kraftvoller Song, der mit seinen markanten Gitarrenriffs und einer unverwechselbarer Stimme sofort ins Ohr geht. „Locomotive Breath“ ist ein weiteres Highlight, das mit seinem treibenden Rhythmus und den eindringlichen Texten begeistert. Mein persönlicher Geheimtipp ist jedoch „Wind Up“. Dieser Song besticht durch seine tiefgründigen Lyrics und die dynamische Instrumentierung, die das Album perfekt abrundet und das Prädikat „Konzeptalbum“ durchaus rechtfertigt. Es ist ein Album, das sowohl musikalisch als auch lyrisch überzeugt.

Tull def had their own sound. I didn’t like everything they did, but they got this one right.

Of course I’ve heard the title song. And some of the other hits. But I don’t think I’ve ever sat down to listen to the whole album start from finish. It exceeded my expectations, carried a consistent feel throughout while also feeling a bit timeless.

Answering the question: "what would it sound like if Charles Dickens joined a rock band, and added flute solos?"

Wonderful album with lots of story telling and fantastical scene setting. Tull on the flute really adds a softer and more delicate element to the entire album.

I’ve never heard so many flute solos. He has the market on that so that is something. I really liked it.

Let me start by saying that their best album, by far, is Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die. With that, I must hold this album up to that one when I give it my Michelin caliber grading. So, yes, it follows the same formula as Too Young or perhaps Too Young follows the same formula as this. I should hate this type of music. The flute being so overpowering in the songs should make these guys a niche, but it doesn’t and that’s why this is good. I can’t really explain this album. The music in itself could carry it. It’s solid. I don’t find very many “bangers” as the kids say. Sometimes an album doesn’t need that. I’m sure people hate these guys but having an open mind goes a long way when listening to what I can assume every Jethro Tull album sounds like. Choice cut: Aqualung

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I liked it... would listen again.

The three songs I knew from this (Aqualung, Cross Eyed Mary, Locomotive Breath) really undersold how nice and melodic the rest of this album is. I sincerely enjoyed the new stuff I heard on here. Hope to return to it in the future!

I actually liked this. I know a lot of peeps did not like the flute but I thought it added a fun little line above the music that most other groups don’t have. Didn’t mind his voice, thought the guitar and bass worked well with the flute and I really liked the riffs. It sounded like a nice fusion of folky kinda stuff with rock. Pretty enjoyable.

7,18

I genuinely procrastinated listening to this album because I was not prepared to slog through the heavy metal I was expecting (based on the looks of the album art and the band name). I was really, really pleasantly surprised! I even considered giving it a 5, but I don’t think I LOVE it so much as my really, really low expectations were exceeded. I also appreciate the diversity of sound throughout this album, while still sounding like a cohesive collection of songs. And God damn I fuckin love a pan flute.

A lot of nice songs

Great. Brilliant. Really liked it. 4 star baby

I like the title track, its simple yet awesome solo makes the whole track. Im not a fan of mother goose, just doesn't do it for me, it is a bit boring. Up to me is much more enjoyable, with the guitar riffs playing.

Always enjoyable.memorable music

Don’t get water in your lungs

A very unique, distinctive sound. Enjoyed it a lot