Great Guitar Albums: Jethro Tull's Aqualung (1971) as told by Martin Barre

00:00 Intro
07:12 Gear & Guitars
11:13 The Title Track
12:50 Cross-Eyed Mary
15:33 Locomotive Breath
20:49 My God
27:31 Final Thoughts

Guitarist Martin Barre takes us inside the band's most famous album - 1971's Aqualung, bringing the recording sessions to life in vivid, first-hand detail. In this video Martin looks back on the band's creative relationship as they tracked this seminal recording, detailing the guitars and amps he used on legendary tracks such as 'Cross-Eyed Mary', 'Locomotive Breath' and the ominous, unforgettable title track. Any Tull, prog or classic rock fan will find Martin's absorbing, pithy insights an invaluable guide to understanding this milestone recording, while guitar players will gain fresh insight into some of the most famous riffs and solos in Tull's canon plus insights into Martin's approach to the instrument and stunning solo work.

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