Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Jethro Tull songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Aqualung (the calmest here, 38) to Thick as a Brick (the most charged, 80), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1971–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Locomotive Breath.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Jethro Tull
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Jethro Tull song?
Of the 20 Jethro Tull songs we've measured, “Thick as a Brick” scores highest at 80/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Jethro Tull song?
“Aqualung” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 38–80 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Jethro Tull overall?
Jethro Tull averages 47/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Jethro Tull?
The Jethro Tull songs we've measured average about 102 BPM — midtempo.
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