Lot of 4, Jethro Tull CDs, Jethro Tull Live, This Was, Stand Up, Thick as a Brick.

These albums span some of Jethro Tull’s most notable work, ranging from blues rock roots to their more progressive rock phase.

1. Jethro Tull Live (Often titled "Bursting Out - Live")

   • Released: 1978
   • Overview: A live double album recorded during Jethro Tull’s European tour in 1978. It showcases the band’s progressive rock style, combining intricate instrumentation and powerful live performances of their classic songs like "Aqualung" and "Thick as a Brick."
   • Notable Tracks: "Aqualung," "Locomotive Breath," "Thick as a Brick."

2. This Was

   • Released: 1968
   • Overview: Jethro Tull’s debut album. This was a more blues-influenced album than their later work. It has a raw sound, featuring original guitarist Mick Abrahams before his departure.
   • Notable Tracks: "My Sunday Feeling," "A Song for Jeffrey," "Cat's Squirrel."

3. Stand Up

   • Released: 1969
   • Overview: The second studio album by Jethro Tull, marking a shift from their earlier blues influences toward progressive rock and folk. This album also introduced guitarist Martin Barre, who became a long-term member.
   • Notable Tracks: "Bouree," "A New Day Yesterday," "Nothing is Easy."

4. Thick as a Brick

   • Released: 1972
   • Overview: Considered one of the best progressive rock albums of all time. It consists of one continuous piece of music split over two sides of the record. The album satirizes the concept of progressive rock "concept" albums while embracing the genre's complexity.
   • Notable Track: "Thick as a Brick" (the entire album is essentially one long song).

Each of these albums represents a different phase in Jethro Tull’s musical evolution, from their early blues to their signature progressive rock style.