Released: 01/10/01
Benefit (1970) is Jethro Tull’s third studio album, marking a shift towards a heavier, more electric sound while retaining their folk and blues roots. The album blends intricate guitar work, Ian Anderson’s signature flute, and a darker, more aggressive tone. Tracks like “With You There to Help Me,” “Nothing Is Easy,” and “To Cry You a Song” showcase the band’s evolving progressive rock style, balancing complex arrangements with raw energy. Benefit solidified Jethro Tull’s reputation as a rising force in early ’70s rock.