Parlophone Jethro Tull WarChild Audio Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo
Product description
For listeners choosing between a straightforward album edition and a release centred on different audio mixes, this Blu-ray puts the focus on Jethro Tull’s WarChild. It presents the 1974 seventh studio album with new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo remixes by Steven Wilson, alongside the 1974 Quadraphonic audio.
The album includes the singles ‘Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day’ and ‘Bungle In The Jungle’. The format and mix selection are the main reasons to consider this edition, it is an audio release on one Blu-ray disc.
Spec sheet
- Artist and album: Jethro Tull, WarChild
- Format: Audio Blu-ray
- Brand name: Parlophone
- Number of discs: 1
- New remixes: Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo
- Additional audio: 1974 Quadraphonic
- Remixes by: Steven Wilson
- Written and produced by: Ian Anderson
Practical tips
Think about how you want to listen before choosing this edition. The available presentations span Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo, with the 1974 Quadraphonic audio also included. That range makes the release more relevant to someone interested in hearing different mixes of the same album than to a buyer simply looking for a basic copy of WarChild.
The album’s identity remains central: it is the Jethro Tull record released in 1974, featuring the two named singles. Ian Anderson wrote and produced it, with Martin Barre on guitar, John Evan on keyboards, Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond on bass and Barriemore Barlow on drums. These details may matter to listeners collecting a particular period of the band’s work, but the listing does not give a track-by-track breakdown beyond the singles mentioned.
As the product is an audio Blu-ray, check that this format suits your collection and intended playback setup. The available information names the audio mixes but does not specify playback equipment requirements, so it does not establish which mix will be available on a particular system.
Best use cases
This edition is aimed at Jethro Tull listeners who want WarChild on Blu-ray and value having several audio presentations in one release. It may also suit someone comparing the album’s newer remixes with its 1974 Quadraphonic audio, rather than buying solely for the familiar album itself.
It makes sense if you want this specific album and the choice of Dolby Atmos, 5.1, stereo and Quadraphonic audio is part of the appeal. The single-disc format keeps the contents focused on the audio release, rather than suggesting a larger multi-disc set.
Is it worth it?
The strongest reason to choose this WarChild edition is its range of mixes, not an expanded list of songs or additional discs. The named singles give a useful point of reference, while the Dolby Atmos, 5.1, stereo and 1974 Quadraphonic options distinguish it from an edition that offers only one audio presentation.
It’s not for you if a CD format is essential, as this release is a Blu-ray. For anyone after the 1974 album in this audio-focused format, the mix selection is the clearest deciding factor, if those alternatives do not matter, the extra audio presentations may add little to the purchase.