I remember hearing this record when I was a kid, back in the '70s and thinking at the time, what a great albumn it was. It still is some 30 years on.Living in the Past combines the best of both Studio and Live recordings with Jethro Tull at its peak. Ian Anderson on the flute,the piano in the live gig, are real highlights of this albumn. It combines the best of rock, classical and Jazz into one co-hesive musical experience.The recording, the creativity of the music and strength of lyrics, the clarity of the recording is still just as fresh as I recall, and for me, reminds me why Jethro Tull was one of the greatest bands of its time. Few bands since have had this ability, while the majority of music made today is essentially fluff.