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Led by flautist/vocalist Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull mixes hard rock, blues and folk for a style that defies easy analysis; this has not, however, dissuaded fans from giving them 15 gold and 5 platinum albums. As the band embarks on their 31st year, their groundbreaking LP from 1971 reappears (Aqualung remains to this da

Jethro Tull’s Aqualung Turns 51 This Year Aqualung. Aqualung was released on March 19, 1971, through Chrysalis Records. It is regarded as a concept album and falls under multiple classifications including progressive rock, folk-rock, and hard rock. The album was recorded between April of 1970 and February of 1971. Aqualung was the follow-up to the bands 1970 album, Benefit. The album will turn 51 this year. Aqualung was recorded at Island Records studio in London and was their first album wi...