BENEFIT

This album shows Jethro Tull almost fully evolved from the mostly bluesy folk rock band of their first album into the full fledge prog monster they became. In fact, the second half of the album is made up entirely of songs that would fit in very well with their later repertoire. To Cry You A Song and Teacher are both radio friendly and interesting enough for most prog fans.

None of the songs are bad. But some just seem to pass from memory an instant after listening to them. And what is up with Ian Anderson's obsession with that Jeffrey guy?

Easily three stars.