This Was

Jethro Tull

This Was

RELEASED: October 04, 1968
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. My Sunday Feeling 3:42 2. Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine for You Meaning 2:48 3. Beggar’s Farm Meaning 4:20 4. Move On Alone 1:58 5. Serenade to a Cuckoo Meaning 6:11 6. Dharma for One Meaning 4:15 7. It’s Breaking Me Up 5:04 8. Cat’s Squirrel 5:43 9. A Song for Jeffrey Meaning 3:23 10. Round Meaning 0:48
Historical Archive
This Was is the debut studio album by the British rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1968. The album features a blend of rock, jazz, and blues influences, showcasing the band's unique sound characterized by Ian Anderson's flute playing and distinctive vocals. The album's style reflects the late 1960s musical landscape, with tracks that range from energetic rock numbers to more introspective ballads. The legacy of This Was lies in its role as a pioneering release that helped define the progressive rock genre and set the stage for Jethro Tull's future success.