A
LP by Jethro Tull
Released	August 29, 1980 (UK) September 1, 1980 (US)
Recorded	1980 at Maison Rouge Mobile and Maison Rouge Studios in Fulham, London (UK)
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	42:48
Label	Island Records (UK) Chrysalis Records (US)
Producer(s)	Ian Anderson, Robin Black
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Progressive World link
Jethro Tull chronology
Stormwatch (1979)	A (1980)	Broadsword and the Beast (1982)

A is an album by Jethro Tull. It was released on August 29, 1980 in the U.K. and September 1 of the same year in the United States. The album was recorded in the summer of 1980 using Maison Rouge Mobile and Maison Rouge Studios in Fulham, London. Eddie Jobson guested on the album, playing keyboards and electric violin. The album was produced by Ian Anderson and Robin Black. Image File history File linksMetadata Jethro_Tull_-_A.jpg Cover to A by Jethro Tull. ... A gramophone record, (also phonograph record - often simply record) is an analog sound recording medium: a flat disc rotating at a constant angular velocity, with inscribed spiral grooves in which a stylus or needle rides. ... Jethro Tull is a progressive rock band that formed in Blackpool, England in the 1960s. ... August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal Republic George... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... For the place in Adelaide, South Australia, see Fulham, South Australia. ... } London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Progressive rock (shortened to prog rock or prog) is an ambitious, eclectic, and often grandiose style of rock music which arose in the late 1960s, reached the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, and continues as a musical form to this day. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Island Records is a record label that was founded in Jamaica in 1959 by Chris Blackwell. ... Chrysalis Records is a record label that was created in 1969. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal Republic George... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... The name Ian Anderson can mean:- Ian Anderson (singer and musician). ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links Description: 3 out of 5 star. ... Progressive World is a website featuring music reviews and interviews with artists within the progressive music scene. ... Image File history File links Description: 4 out of 5 star. ... Jethro Tull is a progressive rock band that formed in Blackpool, England in the 1960s. ... Stormwatch (1979) is a concept album by the rock group Jethro Tull. ... Broadsword and the Beast (1982) is an album released by Jethro Tull. ... Jethro Tull is a progressive rock band that formed in Blackpool, England in the 1960s. ... August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... See also: 1979 in music, other events of 1980, 1981 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music // Events January January 1 - Cliff Richard is appointed an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II. The only other pop music acts to be created MBEs are the Beatles and... Motto: Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto; French for God and my right) 3 Anthem: God Save the Queen4 Capital London Most populous conurbation London Official language(s) English de facto 5 Government  â€¢ Queen  â€¢ Prime Minister Constitutional monarchy HM Queen Elizabeth II The Rt Hon Tony Blair MP Establishment January... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Eddie Jobson is a British keyboardist noted for his use of synthesizers. ... Anderson (far right) with Jethro Tull in a recent promotional photo. ...

A was recorded as an intended Ian Anderson solo album before Tull's record label, Chrysalis, asked that it become credited to the group to help the label get through overall slow record sales. It is noted for its more synthesizer-based sound and deemphasis on folk music influences, a fact which creates controversy among many of the band's fans. Anderson (far right) with Jethro Tull in a recent promotional photo. ... Jethro Tull is a progressive rock band that formed in Blackpool, England in the 1960s. ... Chrysalis Records is a record label that was created in 1969. ... A synthesizer (spelling var. ...

Track listing

1. "Crossfire" – 3:55
2. "Fylingdale Flyer" – 4:35
3. "Working John, Working Joe" – 5:04
4. "Black Sunday" – 6:35
5. "Protect and Survive" – 3:36
6. "Batteries Not Included" – 3:52
7. "Uniform" – 3:34
8. "4.W.D. (Low Ratio)" – 3:42
9. "The Pine Marten's Jig" – 3:28
10. "And Further On" – 4:21

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Credits

• Ian Anderson – flute, vocals
• Martin Barre – electric guitar
• Mark Craney – drums
• Dave Pegg – bass
• Eddie Jobson – keyboards, electric violin

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External links

• A (1980) at the All Music Guide
• A (2004) at the All Music Guide (Bonus DVD)