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On 19 March 1971, ‘Aqualung’, the fourth studio album by the iconic British rock band Jethro Tull, was released on Chrysalis Records.
Although the band objected to being classified as a conceptual group, the album deals profoundly with the distinction between religion and the figure of God.
Its success not only marked a milestone in the band's career, but also allowed them to achieve remarkable radio airplay and memorable tours that cemented their popularity.
The recording of ‘Aqualung’ took place at Island Records Studios in London and was significant for being the first album on which John Evan officially joined the band, as well as marking the debut of bassist Jeffrey Hammond.
It was also the last album to feature drummer Clive Bunker. This album is characterised by a greater number of acoustic tracks compared to their previous works, and its inspiration comes from photographs of hobos taken by Jennie, the wife of frontman Ian Anderson.
Throughout the songs, themes such as religion and Anderson's personal experiences are addressed.
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‘Aqualung’ achieved three platinum records from the RIAA, which equates to three million copies sold in the United States.
According to Ian Anderson, global sales exceed seven million, cementing it as Jethro Tull's most successful album.
It has also received very positive reviews and frequently appears on lists of the best rock albums of all time.
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STOPLove this album 💕💕