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GENTLE GIANT - Octopus - CD 1970 Vertigo Progressiv

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GENTLE GIANT - Octopus - CD 197 Vertigo Progressiv

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Category:	Progressiv
Manufacturer:	Vertigo
Original release year:	1970
Condition:	Used item. Media condition: Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve condition: Near Mint (NM or M-). The prices are based on the Discogs-Database. All prices will be reduced by 10 percent every 3 weeks.
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Cat. no.:	x842 694-2
Medium:	CD
Country:	England
Availability:	Limited stock. Delivery time: 1 to 2 work days.

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Along with THREE FRIENDS, OCTOPUS is a fine example of Gentle Giant 's early-1970s heyday, which featured the oft-underrated British progressive-rock ensemble deftly balancing complex arrangements with catchy melodies and intriguing multi-part vocal harmonies. While the frenetic instrumental 'The Boys in the Band' showcases the group's tight-knit musicianship, 'Knots' finds the Schulman brothers (Derek, Phil, and Ray) and company venturing into Queen-like a cappella moments, albeit with an even quirkier approach. For listeners wanting to sample Gentle Giant's considerable '70s catalogue, OCTOPUS warrants an extended visit.Q (5/97, p.138) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - '...OCTOPUS is from the band's full-blooded 'prog' heyday...be assured that there was no-one like them...'
Mojo (Publisher) (3/01, p.59) - '...Conceived as eight pieces, each reflecting the character of a member of the band....an early Giant piece could hurtle from jazz-rock to medieval madrig

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