Octopus

Rating

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

Performer Notes

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.

Professional Reviews

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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