Released in 1979, Stormwatch marked the end of Jethro Tull’s folk-rock trilogy, following Songs from the Wood and Heavy Horses. The album continues to explore themes of nature, environmental concerns, and seafaring imagery, reflecting Ian Anderson’s growing interest in the natural world and its fragility. The record features a darker and more atmospheric tone, with a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation. It is also notable for being the last Jethro Tull album to feature the band’s classic 1970s lineup.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. North Sea Oil
A2. Orion
A3. Home
A4. Dark Ages
A5. Warm Sporran
Side B:
B1. Something's On The Move
B2. Old Ghosts
B3. Dun Ringill
B4. Flying Dutchman
B5. Elegy
Parlophone
2020
Vinyl, LP
Black
0190295400873
N/A
