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OCTOPUSGentle GiantEclectic Prog4.32 | 2322 ratings |
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Octopus manages to captivate us without going overboard with a concept, and trust me,
that's a good thing. Gentle Giant have created a very fine album here, incorporating
quirky antics with some smooth melodies, taking advantage of their instrumental
talents to give them a broad symphony like sound. All the tracks manage to resist that tendency of wanting to write a 20 minute epic, giving us some very fun and whimsical tracks. More competent as songwriters than most of their peers, GG allows us to relax and just enjoy the music on Octpus. Highlights are 'Raconteur Troubadour,' an instantly memorable song that is perhaps the star of the album for many. My personal favorite is 'The Boys in the Band', with a killer opening that many musicians themselves would enjoy. Overall, an awesome record from a very capable and under appreciated band. Not quite up their with some of my favorites, as it lacks some of the redeeming qualities I find in those albums. Nevertheless, this album is essential for understanding and appreciating the band Gentle Giant.
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