Jethro Tull are an English rock band formed in 1967 and long led by Ian Anderson. They are known for blending progressive and folk rock around Anderson's prominent flute and for landmark early-1970s albums such as Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.

Formed in 1967 and fronted by Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull achieved major commercial and critical success in the early 1970s. They are noted for Ian Anderson's flute-centred style and won a 1989 Grammy (Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance) for Crest of a Knave.

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Jethro Tull's flute-driven blend of progressive and folk rock, highlight classics like Aqualung and Thick as a Brick, and praise live performances. Reviewers note strong 1970s work, lineup changes, occasional weaker late-period albums, and a surprising 2022 return.

For:Progressive rock and folk-rock fans, collectors of classic live recordings, Jethro Tull followers

 Ian Anderson and the others have not yet stopped delighting the ears of connoisseurs with their very own progressive rock, based on the extraordinary versatility of an instrument more typical of classical music than rock: the flute.

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 And in the introduction to this album, Ian Anderson states that Wight wasn't the best concert of their lives, and I sincerely remain perplexed because both in terms of sound quality andperformance, we are at absolute levels.

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 Under Wraps is Jethro Tull's worst album: cold, too technological, not acoustic enough, not melodic enough, and especially lacking the flute that made the band famous.

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