Heavy Horses is the second album in Jethro Tull’s celebrated "folk rock trilogy," following Songs From The Wood. Released in 1978, it combines progressive rock arrangements with British folk influences and pastoral themes. The album is notable for its reflections on rural life and nature, with a harder-edged sound compared to its predecessor. Tracks like the title song "Heavy Horses" pay tribute to working horses and fading countryside traditions, showcasing Ian Anderson’s lyrical craftsmanship and the band’s dynamic instrumental interplay.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. ...And The Mouse Police Never Sleeps
A2. Acres Wild
A3. No Lullaby
A4. Moths
A5. Journeyman

Side B:
B1. Rover
B2. One Brown Mouse
B3. Heavy Horses
B4. Weathercock