Walk Into Light

by Ian Anderson

Walk Into Light cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 November 1983
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:16
  • Community rating: 2.67/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The iconic Jethro Tull frontman released his debut solo album, making a highly controversial, dramatic pivot toward purely electronic instrumentation. 'Walk Into Light' heavily utilizes early drum machines and analog synthesizers, largely sidelining his signature acoustic guitar and flute. The serious, synth-heavy project deeply divided his progressive rock fanbase but reflected his desire to experiment with emerging digital technology.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Fly By Night (3:57)
  2. Made In England (5:02)
  3. Walk Into Light (3:15)
  4. Trains (3:23)
  5. End Game (3:24)
  6. Black And White Television (3:40)
  7. Toad In The Hole (3:24)
  8. Looking For Eden (3:43)
  9. User-Friendly (4:03)
  10. Different Germany (5:25)

Credits

  • Joe Gastwirt - lacquer cut by
  • Peter John Vettese - synthesizer, piano, written-by

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