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| Aqualung | ||||
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| LP by Jethro Tull | ||||
| Released | April 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 1971 at Island Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 42 min 55 s | |||
| Record label | Reprise Records (US) | |||
| Producers | Ian Anderson and Rolling Stone | Mixed | ||
| 4.5 out of 5 | ||||
| Jethro Tull Chronology | ||||
| Benefit (1970) | Aqualung (1972) | Thick as a Brick (1972) | ||
Aqualung (1971) is a concept album by the rock band Jethro Tull. It is best known for its title track, which concerns a homeless ephebophile with a breathing problem - hence the title "Aqualung". It is a concept album only in so much as the first side of the LP vinyl record seems to be concerned with the same character, Aqualung. Side two revolves around a somewhat different theme of alienation from organized religion.
The title track was co-written by band leader Ian Anderson and his then-wife Jennie.
The album was one of the first albums to be recorded at the newly opened Island Studios in Basing Street, London. Led Zeppelin were mixing their untitled fourth album at the same time.
Band leader Anderson always denied any attempt to create a concept album.
Aqualung peaked at #7 on the Billboard Music Charts' North American pop albums chart. The single "Hymn 43" hit #91 on Billboard's pop singles chart.
Jethro Tull's previous album was Benefit. Their next album is Thick as a Brick.
(All songs by Ian Anderson unless otherwise indicated)
The 1996 25th Anniversary edition also included the following tracks:
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