Jethro Tull have announced details of ‘The Zealot Gene’, the group’s first studio album of new material in two decades. In advance, the group has released the first single from the album, “Shoshana Sleeping”, highlighting that it was worth the wait.
The origin for the LP dates back to 2017 with Ian Anderson highlighting the role of Biblical storytelling in its lyrics:
“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.”
Tracklisting:
- Mrs. Tibbets (5:54)
- Jacob’s Tales (2:13)
- Mine Is The Mountain (5:40)
- The Zealot Gene (3:54)
- Shoshana Sleeping (3:41)
- Sad City Sisters (3:40)
- Barren Beth, Wild Desert John (3:37)
- The Betrayal Of Joshua Kynde (4:06)
- Where Did Saturday Go? (3:53)
- Three Loves, Three (3:30)
- In Brief Visitation (3:00)
- The Fisherman Of Ephesus (3:41)
The Zealot Gene will be offered in the following formats:
- Special Edition Digipak CD
- Gatefold 2LP+CD+LP-booklet
- Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook
- Limited Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook
Both artbook editions feature a second CD of demos and initial ideas, plus extended liner notes and an interview with Ian Anderson undertaken by Tim Bowness.
The Deluxe 3LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook comes on white vinyl and includes a 3rd LP with the rough demos. It also includes a slipmat and a numbered art print. Pre-order now here: jethrotullband.lnk.to/TheZealotGene
