Jethro Tull announces new album “Curious Ruminant”
After two consecutive album releases in 2022 and 2023, Jethro Tull is set to release a new album, “Curious Ruminant,” on Friday, March 7, 2025. The album features nine new tracks, ranging from two and a half minutes to nearly seventeen minutes. The music was largely recorded with the full band. In addition to current members David Goodier, John O’Hara, Scott Hammond, and newcomer Jack Clark (guitar), former keyboardist Andrew Giddings and drummer James Duncan also contribute to the record.
“Curious Ruminant” will be available in various formats, including a limited edition Deluxe Ultra Clear 180g 2LP + 2CD + Blu-ray Artbook and a Deluxe 2CD + Blu-ray Artbook. Both editions include the album, alternative stereo mixes, a Blu-ray featuring Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Bruce Soord (“The Pineapple Thief”), and exclusive interviews. The Deluxe vinyl artbook edition also includes two exclusive art prints. The album will also be released as a Special Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g LP with booklet, and digitally (in both stereo and Dolby Atmos).
Following the release of “RökFlöte,” Ian Anderson had already announced plans for a new project. Just a few weeks later, the first ideas began to take shape. By May 2024, the band had expanded on earlier recordings with John O’Hara, David Goodier, and James Duncan. The lyrics and melodies were quickly written in June, seamlessly fitting the style of the earlier sessions.
The tracks on “Curious Ruminant” feature more personal lyrics than Anderson’s usual fare, interspersed with his characteristic observational storytelling. Some songs are based on older instrumental demos, yet maintain a cohesive style. Alongside the signature flute solos and melodies, accordion, mandolin, acoustic, and tenor guitars are prominently featured, adding a subtle acoustic and folk rock background that recalls Jethro Tull’s 1970s heritage.
To mark the announcement, the album’s title track has been released digitally, accompanied by a music video by Costin Chioreanu, who previously created the video for “Ginnungagap” from “RökFlöte.”
