When Aqualung was released in the United States, audiences were drawn at once to the diverse styles and the unique, sinister overtones that the five-piece from the north of England successfully combined. Oft regarded as the best Tull album ever, it integrates traditional instruments more commonly heard in folk tunes as well as electric guitars and rock drums excellently. Also expect to hear a flute played with a virtuosity that only Ian Anderson--the band's principal songwriter--could ever muster. As far as lyrical content, how does "Snot running down his nose" grab you? --Paul Clark
Track | Duration |
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Aqualung | 6:37 |
Cross-Eyed Mary | 4:09 |
Cheap Day Return | 1:23 |
Mother Goose | 3:53 |
Wond'ring Aloud | 1:54 |
Up To Me | 3:15 |
My God | 7:12 |
Hymn 43 | 3:19 |
Slipstream | 1:13 |
Locomotive Breath | 4:26 |
Wind Up | 6:05 |
Lick Your Fingers Clean | 2:46 |
Wind Up (Quad Version) | 5:23 |
Excerpts from the Ian Anderson Interview | |
Songs For Jeffrey | |
Fat Man | |
Bouree |
Original Release: 1971-01-01
Composer: Ian Anderson
Arranged By: David Palmer
Producer: Ian Anderson, Terry Ellis
UPC: 94632104427, 724385221323, 724349540125