Jethro Tull... Into The Eighties

Jethro Tull's success in the 1970s led to a decline in popularity of progressive rock in the 1980s. Laura Shenton MA LLCM DipRSL provides a critical analysis of the band's albums from the decade, offering insights into their achievements, challenges, and sound.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Wymer Publishing

There's no denying that throughout the 1970s, Jethro Tull were at the top of their game. With iconic albums such as Aqualung (1971), Thick As A Brick (1972), Songs From The Wood (1977) and Heavy Horses (1978) to their credit, the band had majestically earned their place as vital pioneers and contributors within the spectrum of progressive rock music.By the 1980s, the popularity of progressive rock had declined amongst the record-buying public. Any band wishing to continue the success they had enjoyed throughout the previous decade couldn't afford to rest on their laurels. And so arises an essential question: How did Jethro Tull fare in the 1980s?Laura Shenton MA LLCM DipRSL provides a detailed exploration into each of Jethro Tull's albums from the eighties, offering a critical analysis of the band's achievements, challenges, and sound.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915246400