Octopus

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This is a really good album, a classic of prog, and personally (and not a small part of the motivation for wanting it on lp), this is, to me, Roger Deans best album cover. Gentle Giant played their last gig at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California on 16 June 1980. [20] Post-split [ edit ] the rest of the album requires, but the acoustic guitar theme is great and the lightheartedness sets a to my ears but the complex counterpoint they indulge in is captivating. About the time I think I've Free Hand and Interview both get re-issued in 2012 on CD/DVD & Vinyl. The CD/DVD features a previously unreleased lost quadraphonic mix. The special 4.1 Surround Sound mix (audiophiles note it's DTS 96/24 and Dolby Digital 48kHz/24bit) has been adapted from the original Quad mixes. The band members have written new sleevenotes for both albums.

what a closer! It combines the best of their early career and hints what GG would became later (i.e. aTheir final album, Civilian, is scheduled to be reissued on CD and available to stream on May 20, 2022. [30] Musical style [ edit ] I must admit, I did not have high expectations for this album. But, as always, Gentle Giant managed to surprise me. The It cemented the close relationship with engineer Martin Rushent who, a decade later, would be the feted producer of the Human League’s Dare. there it makes all the sense in the world. Having said that, it ends in a classic, grand symphonic prog

Endless Life (2002, recorded at Music Hall, White Plains, New York, 3 October 1975 and at Community Theatre, Berkeley, California, 28 October 1975)In July 2004, the first eponymous album was re-released by Repertoire; in December, 2005, they released Acquiring the Taste; in December, 2006, Octopus in a mini-sleeve with the original design of Roger Dean was released, and in December, 2007, German label Repertoire released Three Friends in a mini-sleeve with the original British release design. Although not widely distributed, these re-issues have been praised for their production quality and remastering. Before that, all first four albums have been re-released on Universal Japan label.