Jethro Tull- The Broadsword and the Beast-LP

Jethro Tull – The Broadsword and the Beast

Jethro Tull's The Broadsword and the Beast arrived in 1982 on Chrysalis as the band's fourteenth studio album, bringing their folk-rooted approach into a distinctly early-'80s setting. The record is especially interesting for the way it places synthesizers and electronic soundscapes alongside the acoustic instrumentation long tied to Jethro Tull’s identity. That mix makes the album a notable bridge between the band’s 1970s folk-rock character and the more modern production language of the early 1980s. The cover art adds another neat connection: it was designed by Iain McCaig, who later became known as a concept artist for major film series including Star Wars and Harry Potter. At under $15, this is an affordable Jethro Tull vinyl LP from their Chrysalis-era catalog. This 1982 vinyl pressing is graded VG++, with glossy vinyl that looks fantastic overall and only one or two very small light marks, sleeve scuffs, or faint lines expected.

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