Album: This Was by Jethro Tull (1968)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Epic
Record Label: InsideOut Music
Format: Album

Description: This Was is the debut album by the rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1968. Recorded at a cost of only Â£1200 GBP, the album received generally favourable reviews and sold well upon its release. In the documentary film of the Woodstock Festival, portions of the songs "Beggar's Farm" and "Serenade to a Cuckoo" may be heard on the PA system, indicating the level of notice the album achieved in the United States. The album reached number 10 on the UK Album Chart and number 62 on the Billboard 200.

Artist Background: Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in Luton, Bedfordshire, in December 1967. Their music is characterised by the vocals, acoustic guitar, and flute playing of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its founding, and the guitar work of Martin Barre, has been with the band since 1969, after he replaced original guitarist Mick Abrahams. Initially playing blues rock with an experimental flavour, they have also incorporated elements of classical music, folk music, jazz, hard rock and ar... Part of the Luton, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Ian Anderson, Gentle Giant, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Yes

Music Scene: Part of the Luton, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, Epic, 1960s, Album, InsideOut Music

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


This Was is the debut album by the rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1968. Recorded at a cost of only Â£1200 GBP, the album received generally favourable reviews and sold well upon its release. In the documentary film of the Woodstock Festival, portions of the songs "Beggar's Farm" and "Serenade to a Cuckoo" may be heard on the PA system, indicating the level of notice the album achieved in the United States. The album reached number 10 on the UK Album Chart and number 62 on the Billboard 200.

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