A record that began to take shape as early as 2017, ‘The Zealot Gene’, in many ways, seeks to defy convention during a time when the business of being a touring and recording artist has never faced more uncertainties. Tull bandleader Ian Anderson holds no reservations about the role for which the mythos and themes of Biblical storytelling played in the lyrical content of the new album, saying: "While I have a spot of genuine fondness for the pomp and fairytale story-telling of the Holy Book, I still feel the need to question and draw sometimes unholy parallels from the text. The good, the bad, and the downright ugly rear their heads throughout, but are punctuated with elements of love, respect, and tenderness.” With more than 30 albums to their credit and sales totaling more than 50 million, Jethro Tull are one of the most successful rock bands of all-time with a catalog that contains classics that still resonate today. Led by Ian Anderson, Tull still continue to tour throughout the world, entertaining audiences of all ages. Limited Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook includes bonus demo material, including LP only available in this package, plus blu-ray feat. 5.1 surround sound mix, extensive liner notes including an interview by Tim Bowness, turntable slipmat & hand-numbered print. Also available as limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook, Gatefold 2LP+CD+LP-booklet & Special Edition CD Digipak.
1. Mrs Tibbets 2. Jacob's Tales 3. Mine is the Mountain 4. The Zealot Gene 5. Shoshana Sleeping 6. Sad City Sisters 7. Barren Beth, Wild Desert John 8. The Betrayal of Joshua Kynde 9. Where Did Saturday Go? 10. Three Loves, Three 11. In Brief Visitation 12. The Fisherman of Ephesus