I don't like Gentle Giant

   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.

Some arrogant posts here.

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

    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! 

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?

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.

Yeah right, GG only having 2 or 3 good songs!  There must be some really bad dope over in that part of the world.

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Visitor13 wrote: They're excellent instrumentalists, but rarely write a decent tune. They're boring and lack inspiration. Their vocals are cheesy - I'd be able to cope with them if the songs were excellent, but they're not.   I'm aware that they are one of the most compositionally and instrumentally advanced bands in the archives. Well, it counts for nothing if you can't infuse your musical knowledge and capabilities with life. And GG rarely could bring a vibrant energy to their compositions, IMO. The impressive level of sophistication these compositions achieve doesn't make up for it. A shame really, since the concept behind the music is wonderful - only the execution is half of what it should be.   On the whole, I like Spock's Beard more. They're not as complex and much more poppy. And maybe this is why I find them better - because they're simpler they're more catchy. And they stay catchy, as well, while Gentle Giant stay average. A case of less is more.   Does anyone else agree with me?

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