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| Group Members: Gary Green, Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, Phil Shulman, Ray Shulman, John Weathers, Malcolm Mortimore, Martin Smith
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| Biography: Formed at the dawn of the progressive rock era in 1969, Gentle Giant seemed poised for a time in the mid-'70s to break out of its cult-band status, but somehow never made the jump. Somewhat closer in spirit to Yes and King Crimson than to Emerson, Lake & Palmer or the Nice, their unique sound melded ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1972 Label: COLUMBIA Critics' Rating:  Returning to Gentle Giant's fourth album after any kind of lengthy absence, it's astonishing just how little Octopus has dated. Often written off at the time as a pale reflection of the truly gargantuan ...Read full reviewReleased: 1971 Label: Island Def Jam Critics' Rating: The band's second album is a major advance on its first, featuring superior singing, playing, and songwriting, as well as a more unified sound, without sacrificing the element of surprise in the first ...Read full review
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