Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1980 Ratings: #160 / 234
User Score
Based on 68 ratings
1980 Ratings: #369
August 29, 1980 / Release Date
LP / Format
Parlophone, Warner / Label
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Mojo
Madreviewer
56

Jethro Tull explores new sounds on this album that don’t always mange to work or sound good

Riperoo
85

FUCK THE HATERS THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE ALBUM, MIGHT BE THE BEST BANDS BEST AND BLACK SUNDAY IS A LEGIT WORK OF ART SONG

TheBricker
65

Jethro Tull's mediocrity phase continues. But I have to say that they improved a bit this time, the big use of synthesisers brings something new to the table, so they made the album a bit interesting for the first half. On the second half, the synthesisers aren't anything too special and in the end, they return to their generic sound of Stormwatch.
Yeah, the 80s trend of synthesiser use kind of saves the album. But first few tracks are pretty well written as well, I'll give the band that. ... read more

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