This disc has all of the essential Jethro Tull classics. It has been ten years Jethro Tull’ last studio CD, “Aqualung” which won Array Academy Awards� and was nominated for album of the year. ‘Aqualung’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Aqualung and Cross-Eyed Mary is really good.
Cross-Eyed Mary - Well, here we get a bit more meaning. The sound of Cheap Day Return is difficult to describe, as it seems to squirm in a sensual manner, unlike anything ever created. Mother Goose as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. Jethro Tull has astounded me with this amazing track. Up To Me - I just love it. My God is the album’s biggest hit, I think. Hymn 43 is a strong cut, one of many. From the sound of it, I believe the song can be a big radio hit. Locomotive Breath is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. As always, Jethro Tull’s lyrics are worth listening to again and again.
Aqualung CD


