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Album: Octopus
# Song Title   Time
1)    The Advent Of Panurge More Info... 4:45
2)    Raconteur Troubadour More Info... 4:05
3)    A Cry For Everyone More Info... 4:06
4)    Knots More Info... 4:12
5)    The Boys In The Band More Info... 4:34
6)    Dog's Life More Info... 3:12
7)    Think Of Me With Kindness More Info... 3:33
8)    River More Info... 5:53
 

Album: Octopus
# Song Title   Time
1)    The Advent Of Panurge More Info... 4:45
2)    Raconteur Troubadour More Info... 4:05
3)    A Cry For Everyone More Info... 4:06
4)    Knots More Info... 4:12
5)    The Boys In The Band More Info... 4:34
6)    Dog's Life More Info... 3:12
7)    Think Of Me With Kindness More Info... 3:33
8)    River More Info... 5:53
 
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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.
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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 madrigal, via an a cappella section, a recorder duet and a vibraphone solo....dexterously performed and likely to baffle as enthuse an audience..."
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