 CD only breakout from 40th Anniversary box set release featurng the Steven Wilson remix
Format: CD / Cat No: 0190295003074 / Released: 09/07/2021
Track Listing: Original Album and Associated Tracks (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix):
1. Crossfire / 2. Fylingdale Flyer / 3. Working John, Working Joe / 4. Black Sunday / 5. Protect And Survive / 6. Batteries Not Included / 7. Uniform / 8. 4.W.D. (Low Ratio) / 9. The Pine Marten’s Jig / 10. And Further On
Associated Tracks: 11. Crossfire (Extended Version) / 12. Working John, Working Joe (Take 4) / 13. Cheerio (Early Version) / 14. Coruisk / 15. Slipstream Intro
More information: After completing their acclaimed folk-rock trilogy in 1979, Jethro Tull returned a year later with 'A', an album that introduced a different sound and a new line-up. Originally intended as a solo record by the band’s founder Ian Anderson, the album’s single-letter title refers to the studio tapes, which were marked 'A' for Anderson. When the album was finished, the group’s label Chrysalis insisted that it be credited to Jethro Tull, even though only two members from the band’s previous incarnation were featured: Anderson and guitarist Martin Barre. Despite that, the album and subsequent tour were well-received by fans around the world.
In April 2021 'A' (A La Mode) (The 40th Anniversary Edition), a new 3CD/3DVD was released to mark the album’s anniversary, and this CD only release is one of the CDs from that edition, which also features 5 bonus tracks.
Produced by Anderson and Robin Black, 'A' was recorded in London during the summer of 1980 at Maison Rouge Mobile and Maison Rouge Studios. Along with Anderson and Barre, the band also featured Dave Pegg (bass, mandolin) and Mark Craney (drums), along with guest performer Eddie Jobson - a Roxy Music alumnus - on keyboard, synthesizer and electric violin.
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