On August 21, 1989, “Chrysalis” label released “Rock Island”, the seventeen Jethro Tull studio album. It was recorded in 1989, and was produced by Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, David Pegg, Doane perry and Martin Allcock..

Personnel:

• Ian Anderson– vocals, flute, keyboards, Synclavier, mandolin, acoustic guitar, drums
• Martin Barre– guitars
• Martin Allcock– keyboards
• David Pegg– bass guitar, acoustic bass, mandolin
• Doane Perry– drums
• Peter Vettese– additional keyboards
• Mark Tucker – mixing
• Jim Gibson – Illustrations

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Anderson.

1. Kissing Willie
2. The Rattlesnake Trail
3. Ears of Tin
4. Undressed to Kill
5. Rock Island
6. Heavy Water
7. Another Christmas Song
8. The Whaler’s Dues
9. Big Riff and Mando
10. Strange Avenues