Jethro Tull – Thick As A Brick

Jethro Tull – Thick As A Brick

A true landmark of progressive rock, Thick As A Brick sees Jethro Tull at their most ambitious and inventive. Conceived as a playful response to the excesses of concept albums, the record instead became one of the genre’s defining statements—built around a single continuous piece that stretches across both sides of the original vinyl.

Led by Ian Anderson, the album blends intricate time changes, folk influences, hard rock energy, and surreal storytelling into a seamless musical journey. Shifting effortlessly between acoustic passages and full-band intensity, it rewards repeat listens with new details emerging each time.

This edition expands on the original experience with a live performance recorded at Madison Square Garden in 1978, alongside an in-depth interview with band members - offering further insight into the wit and creativity behind this iconic release.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever made, Thick As A Brick remains an essential piece for any serious collection.

Tracklist:

1. Thick As A Brick
2. Thick As A Brick
3. Thick As A Brick (Live At Madison Square Garden 1978)
4. Interview With Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Martin Barre And Jeffrey Hammond