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"'''Aqualung'''" is a progressive rock album released by Jethro Tull. The album was released on March 19, 1971.

"'''Aqualung'''" is a progressive [[Rock and roll|rock]] album released by [[Jethro Tull]]. The album was released on March 19, 1971.

==About The Album==

==About The Album==

Aqualung was one of the first albums to be recorded at Island Studios out in London. While they were recording, Led Zepplin was mixing their untitled fourth album. Aqualung was Jethro Tull's fourth studio album.

Aqualung was one of the first albums to be recorded at Island Studios out in London. While they were recording, [[Led Zeppelin]] was mixing their untitled fourth album. Aqualung was Jethro Tull's fourth studio album.

Side A begins with two sketches, including some characters that are less than reputable (Aqualung and Cross Eyed Mary). Then, it includes two autobiographical tracks, both written by Ian Anderson. They are about visiting his father when he was chronically ill.

Side A begins with two sketches, including some characters that are less than reputable (Aqualung and Cross Eyed Mary). Then, it includes two autobiographical tracks, both written by Ian Anderson. They are about visiting his father when he was chronically ill.

==Reception==

==Reception==

The album was 7th in Billboard Music Charts' North America.

The album was 7th in Billboard Music Charts' [[North America]].

The album was 4th in the UK Charts.

The album was 4th in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] Charts.

The song "Hymn 43" was 91st on Billboards Pop Singles chart.

The song "Hymn 43" was 91st on Billboards Pop Singles chart.

The album was ranked 337th on Rolling Stones top 500 albums of all time.

The album was ranked 337th on Rolling Stones top 500 albums of all time.