Under Wraps (Jethro Tull album)
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| Released | 7 September 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Studio | Ian Anderson's home studio | |||
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| Length | 43:13 (Vinyl) 58:39 (CD) | |||
| Label | Chrysalis | |||
| Producer | Ian Anderson | |||
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Under Wraps is the 15th studio album by the band Jethro Tull, released in 1984. The songs' subject matter is heavily influenced by bandleader Ian Anderson's love of espionage fiction. It was controversial among fans of the band due to its electronic/synthesizer-based sound, particularly the use of electronic drums. Dave Pegg has been quoted as saying that the tracks cut from the sessions for Broadsword and the Beast would have made a better album, while Martin Barre has referred to it as one of his personal favourite Tull albums. The album reached No. 76 on the Billboard 200 and No. 18 on the UK Albums Chart. The single "Lap of Luxury" reached No. 30.