To some, Jethro Tull will always be associated with Ian Anderson's flute playing and more rocking, arena-worthy moments.
But like Led Zeppelin, Tull was all about balancing their sonic mood swings; they could effortlessly transform between being loud & proud rock & rollers to more tranquil folksmen in the blink of an eye.
The 2007 compilation, The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull is self-explanatory, since the 24-track set focuses solely on the "unplugged" side of Tull.
But some of Tull's finest moments were acoustic guitar-based, including such early classics as "Mother Goose," "Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of the New Day)," and "Fat Man" (here's a fun game to play: the next time you watch the movie Boogie Nights, try to spot the scene that uses the latter song).
And while the never-ending title track from Thick as a Brick is primarily a rocking prog number, its intro is certainly one of Tull's finest acoustic moments, and is included here.
However, The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull isn't just about the early-'70s era, as it includes selections from all eras, including such forgotten or oft-overlooked tracks as "Jack in the Green," "Weathercock," and "One Brown Mouse." As an overview of Tull's acoustic side, The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull thoroughly covers all the bases.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheap Day ReturnIan Anderson | Jethro Tull | Play | 01:23 | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| 2 | Mother GooseIan Anderson | Jethro Tull | Play | 03:53 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 3 | Wond'ring AloudIan Anderson | Jethro Tull | Play | 01:55 | 4 MB | 0 MB |
| 4 | Jack-a-LynnIan Anderson | Jethro Tull | Play | 04:56 | 11 MB | 0 MB |
| 5 | The Water Carrier | Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson | Play | 02:57 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 6 | Rupi's Dance | Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson | Play | 03:00 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 7 | A Christmas SongIan Anderson | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:49 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 8 | Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:50 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 9 | Fat Man (2001 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:50 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 10 | Life Is a Long Song (2001 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 03:17 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 11 | Thick as a Brick (Edit #1) [2001 Remaster] (Edit #1; 2001 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 03:02 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 12 | Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of the New Day) [2002 Remaster] | Jethro Tull | Play | 04:11 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 13 | Cold Wind to Valhalla (Intro) [2002 Remaster] | Jethro Tull | Play | 01:29 | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| 14 | One White Duck / 0^10 = Nothing at All (2002 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 04:36 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 15 | Salamander (2002 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:51 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 16 | Jack-in-the-Green (2003 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:28 | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| 17 | Velvet Green (2003 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 06:02 | 13 MB | 0 MB |
| 18 | Dun Ringill (2004 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:41 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 19 | Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow (2007 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 03:22 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 20 | Under Wraps #2 (2005 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 02:13 | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| 21 | Broadford Bazaar (2007 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 03:38 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 22 | Weathercock (2003 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 04:02 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 23 | One Brown Mouse (2007 Remaster) | Jethro Tull | Play | 03:40 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 24 | Pastime with Good Company (Live in Denmark) | Jethro Tull | Play | 04:13 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 78 mins | 180 MB | |||||
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| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Anderson | Arranger, Compilation Producer, Composer, Flute, Guitar (Acoustic), Liner Notes, Mandolin, Member of Attributed Artist, Percussion, Primary Artist |
| 2 | Barriemore Barlow | Additional Personnel, Drums, Glockenspiel, Percussion |
| 3 | Martin Barre | Guitar (Acoustic), Member of Attributed Artist |
| 4 | Clive Bunker | Additional Personnel, Percussion |
| 5 | Ann Marie Calhoun | Additional Personnel, Violin |
| 6 | Tim Chacksfield | Project Coordinator |
| 7 | Gerry Conway | Additional Personnel, Drums |
| 8 | James Duncan | Additional Personnel, Drums, Percussion |
| 9 | Darren Evans | Cover Design |
| 10 | John Ilewelyn Evans | Piano |
| 11 | Jonny Evans | Accordion, Additional Personnel |
| 12 | Paula Flack | Project Coordinator |
| 13 | Andy Giddings | Additional Personnel, Keyboards |
| 14 | John Glascock | Additional Personnel, Guitar (Bass) |
| 15 | David Goodier | Additional Personnel, Double Bass, Guitar (Bass) |
| 16 | Jeffrey Hammond | Additional Personnel, Guitar (Bass) |
| 17 | Jethro Tull | Primary Artist |
| 18 | Peter Mew | Mastering, Remastering |
| 19 | Jonathan Noyce | Additional Personnel, Guitar (Bass) |
| 20 | John O'Hara | Accordion, Additional Personnel, Keyboards |
| 21 | Dee Palmer | Additional Personnel, Keyboards, Portative Organ |
| 22 | Dave Pegg | Additional Personnel, Double Bass, Guitar (Bass), Mandolin |
| 23 | Doane Perry | Additional Personnel, Drums |
| 24 | Traditional | Composer |
| 25 | Peter-John Vettese | Additional Personnel, Keyboards |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |