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WarChild
Rock · 1974 · 7 tracks

WarChild

Jethro Tull

A theatrical blend of orchestral arrangements, biting social satire, and flute-led rock. Denser and more playful than its predecessors, it feels like a cynical carnival.

October 14, 1974 · Chrysalis Records

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A sharp-witted and theatrical romp that masks its cynical social commentary with ornate, carnival-esque arrangements.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
02
Queen and Country
3:02
03
Ladies
3:20
04
Back‐Door Angels
5:29
05
Sealion
3:37
08
Only Solitaire
1:30
09
The Third Hoorah
4:51
10
Two Fingers
5:09
Moments Worth Listening For
The jarring transition in 'Back-Door Angels' where the acoustic delicacy suddenly explodes into a jagged, heavy electric riff.
The jaunty, almost military-style brass and flute interplay that drives the seafaring satire of 'Queen and Country'.
The way the string section mimics a balancing act in 'Sealion', perfectly mirroring the lyrical metaphor of a circus animal.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does WarChild sound next to the rest of Jethro Tull's catalogue?

Orchestral Arrangement+2.5σ

The production is built around orchestral arrangement than this artist usually allows.

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