Life Is a Long Song

by Jethro Tull

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  • Type: EP
  • Released: 17 September 1971
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Barriemore Barlow, Jeffrey Hammond, Terry Ellis, Martin Barre, John Evan, Ian Anderson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released between their massive 'Aqualung' and 'Thick as a Brick' albums, this highly successful EP showcases Ian Anderson's intricate acoustic songwriting. Backed by lush string arrangements, the sophisticated suite highlights the group's mastery of blending traditional British folk structures with complex progressive rock ambition.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, instrumental, flute, acoustic, theatrical

Tracklist

  1. Life Is A Long Song
  2. Up The Pool
  3. Doctor Bogenbroom
  4. From Later
  5. Nursie

Credits

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