Island Records

Even though "Full House" was made during a transitional period, with Fairport Convention constantly struggling to pin down a stable line-up, it was yet another British folk rock classic, almost on a par with "Liege & Lief" in quality.

“Liege & Lief” is the cornerstone of the British folk rock scene and an album that every lover of good music should own, even if folk rock isn't one of their favorite genres. With it, Fairport Convention made their most important and…

"Aqualung" is the pivotal album in the band's history and one of the greatest works in the story of rock music, the record that cemented Jethro Tull among the immortal giants of rock. At the same time, it pushed the band up to a higher…

Label: Island RecordsRelease date: 20. 11. 1970Producer: Greg LakeLength: 41.13 minGenre: Progressive RockRating: 9.0/10 When keyboard wizard Keith Emerson broke up The Nice, one of the best proto-prog bands around, because it had…

Label: Island Records / Atlantic RecordsRelease date: December 10, 1970Production: Robert Fripp & Peter SinfieldLength: 42.30 minGenre: Progressive RockRating: 9.5/10 In mid-1970, King Crimson were still in an unenviable spot,…

" "Benefit" is not only better produced, it's a far more mature album than its predecessor. It's where the band finally shaped its signature identity. "

Label: Island RecordsRelease date: 7/25/1969Production: Terry Ellis & Ian AndersonAlbum length: 37.48 minGenre: Folk Rock / Blues Rock / Heavy Rock / JazzRating: 8.0/10 After the bluesy start of "This Was" (1968), Jethro Tull…

"Even though Jethro Tull only showed their true musical direction and full potential on later albums, "This Was" is a thoroughly likable "progressive blues" record that shines above all in its remarkable originality."