I don't like Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant teach you how to listen to great prog. Some people don't learn as well or as fast as others. When what they've been able to accomplish does hit you, you realize without a doubt the pure brilliance of their songwriting and musicality. If it doesn't hit you, it's a shame, because no amount of convincing will do it for you. It just wasn't meant to be and I do feel for you.

I takes a few listens to realize how well written the tunes are. It's like having to dissect frog to realize the beauty and complexity of nature and such. Wierd eh?

    GG remain my favourite prog. band.I first got into them way back in 73 and appreciated their music in the context of that exciting era. They were groundbreaking and absolutely inspirational. I have to wonder what it must be like to only know them in retrospect and after having heard and /or  seen so many other more modern and in many cases derivative prog. bands.I can understand why those who are fairly new to them may now struggle with them to a degree. For those of you who grew up in that era and still struggle with them, you've got no hope. Go back to your Neil Diamond and all the very best of luck to you. For those of you who are struggling with them but who legitimately want to try harder [rather than start controversial threads of negativity for the hell of it] I suggest you have alook at one of their 2 DVDs which are now widely available.To see what they could achieve live gives a clearer understanding of their awesome talent, power and passion,inspiration and absolute commitment to their art. Bombast my ass--- but remember in all these things, its like appreciating a good wine.You don't have to like it because someone else says its good,so called expert or not.Its all down to you.MY ANSWER? NO! 

Interview and Aquiring The Taste are brilliant albums to my opinion.

Some arrogant posts here.

   Having got that off my chest, comparing SPOCK'S BEARD to GENTLE GIANT is like comparing a FORD to a ROLLS ROYCE [where GG=RR,of course] and I don't mind Fords.

Peter Rideout wrote: GG are definitely an acquired taste, and not for everyone or all occasions. It's strong, heady, weird, wonderful "pungent," stuff!  I wouldn't do a marathon listening session either! Much like the case of VDGG, GG's over-the-top music and vocals tend to polarize prog fans into love/hate factions. Perhaps the fact that I've never met a female GG (or VDGG) fan says something.... (I know they exist, though -- there are a few of them here.)

Ghost Rider wrote: Peter Rideout wrote: GG are definitely an acquired taste, and not for everyone or all occasions. It's strong, heady, weird, wonderful "pungent," stuff!  I wouldn't do a marathon listening session either! Much like the case of VDGG, GG's over-the-top music and vocals tend to polarize prog fans into love/hate factions. Perhaps the fact that I've never met a female GG (or VDGG) fan says something.... (I know they exist, though -- there are a few of them here.)      There's another one (female, I mean) - I love GG, they're so unique. Even though it's not an easy listen by any means, a track like "Knots" is pure genius. They're really original and creative.   It's a pity we live in different continents, though - as things are, we're quite unlikely to meet very soon (though I'd love to visit Canada some day).

Edited by Peter Rideout - April 28 2006 at 09:50

Ghost Rider wrote: Peter Rideout wrote: GG are definitely an acquired taste, and not for everyone or all occasions. It's strong, heady, weird, wonderful "pungent," stuff!  I wouldn't do a marathon listening session either! Much like the case of VDGG, GG's over-the-top music and vocals tend to polarize prog fans into love/hate factions. Perhaps the fact that I've never met a female GG (or VDGG) fan says something.... (I know they exist, though -- there are a few of them here.)      There's another one (female, I mean) - I love GG, they're so unique. Even though it's not an easy listen by any means, a track like "Knots" is pure genius. They're really original and creative.   It's a pity we live in different continents, though - as things are, we're quite unlikely to meet very soon (though I'd love to visit Canada some day).

Heres another female that enjoys GG **And VDGG**. My favorite CD would have to be Octopus, although i'm torn between Octopus/Acquiring the Taste/Free Hand. I'm a pretty recent GG fan but I'm in love :D

It wasnt really an acquired taste for me though, I, with in days, fell in love with Free Hand. Then a few days later fell in love with AtT. Soon after i swooned over Octopus. I actually would really like to hear the rest of their discography. Either way, I'm a female and i love GG/VDGG :D.

i am not a gentle giant fan, VDGG or anything canterbury for that matter, i find it all rather twee, medieval and hey nonny no  or whatever you may call it  but it takes all sorts to make a world. i respect other members musical tastes and i don't believe in calling any music rubbish.