"Aqualung" is a 1971 concept album by Jethro Tull, notable for its ambitious scope and enduring influence on classic rock. The album explores themes of social alienation, poverty, and environmentalism, presented through a mix of hard rock and progressive rock.
- The album was recorded at Island Studios in London between 1970 and 1971.
- It reached number 7 on the Billboard 200 in the US and number 4 in the UK Albums Chart.
- The album's title track, "Aqualung," became one of the band's signature songs and a staple of classic rock radio.
Jethro Tull is a British rock band, formed in Luton, Bedfordshire, in 1967. The band is famous for its blend of progressive rock and hard rock, with elements of folk and blues. In 1971, Jethro Tull were at the height of their powers, having recently released the groundbreaking "Aqualung." The album would cement their status as one of the most important bands of the era.
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