Aqualung (40th Anniversary Special Edition) [2011 Steven Wilson Mix]

After the first couple efforts, I think they finally got it right as far as sound quality goes. It's worth the extra $ in my opinion.

This is easily the best version of Aqualung out there. iTunes also has the 1997 remaster, but I urge you to get this one instead because the sound quality and mixing is LEAGUES better. Though Aqualung was (and still is) a great and groundbreaking album when it came out, it unfortunately has had issues with the sound quality since day 1. As awesome as the music is, it's just missing a certain kick that the previous albums had. This version however, fixes all the problems that the original and subsequent remasters had, and has a bunch of bonus stuff to boot. Buy it now.

The first time I heard this LP was on a small fidhing boat in Homer, Alaska. 1973. What a great experience and still is today what with the excellent stereo mix from Mr. Steven Wilson. It is so alive and vibrant. I'm a Christian but i can identify with the spiritual vibe of this album. It's in good taste and not really a slight against God at all. It's Hunmans that mess up the Beauty of God. We are so hard on ourselves and each other. Where is Grace when you really need it??? The kingdom of self gets in the way of Living in the now with God INSIDE you. Go figure right ??? It blows me away. This set of songs has a grerat tragectory: the on the street not good to meet Agualung staring at Cross eyed Mary who is being used for the ways of this world. Such cool imagry and a certain cinical attitude runs about like a little imp within Jethro Tulls work over all which I adore. The Wind Up is an amazing song with some of the greatest lyrics ever. The second CD with the faster version is to show germination on the tune. My God is one heck of a ride and another perfect song. Really daring for the time and still is. This album has a timeless quality as most of Tulls' work has. Ian Andersen is an interesting lyricist which I really enjoy. This a a Worthy Album and a Great Experience. He's not the kind you have to wind up on Sunday !!! He's an everyday God. My Best Friend and my biggest Mystery. I Love Him and am puzzled that He can Love me. It is an Honor and a learning experience for sure. This is a fantastic record. Love from Alaska. Space Quinlan

This gives you Aqualung as well as 14 bonus tracks! Highly recommended, my song picks from this would be Aqualung, Cross-Eyed Mary, Wond'ring Around, My God, and Locomotive Breath.