Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972) NL 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Gentle Giant - Octopus
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz & 16bit/44kHz | 800mb & 200mb
Label: Vertigo/6360 080 | Released: 1972 | Genre: Symphonic-Rock
A1 The Advent Of Panurge
A2 Raconteur, Troubadour
A3 A Cry For Everyone
A4 Knots
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B1 The Boys In The Band
B2 Dog’s Life
B3 Think Of Me With Kindness
B4 River
Bass, Violin, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Raymond Shulman*
Composed By – Shulman*, Minnear*, Shulman*, Shulman*
Design [Uncredited] – Roger Dean (4)
Drums, Congas, Percussion – John Wethers*
Effects – Martin Rushent
Guitar, Percussion – Gary Green
Keyboards, Vibraphone, Percussion, Cello, Synthesizer [Moog], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Kerry Minnear
Lead Vocals, Alto Saxophone – Derek Shulman
Producer – Gentle Giant
Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Philip Shulman
Notes
Single Sleeve. UFO Labels 6360 080 AA 6360 080 1Y 1 PM 6360 080 AA 6360 080 2Y 2 PM
Gloss Cover.Back Cover: Printed in the Netherlands
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Label Code: 1633
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz & 16bit/44kHz | 800mb & 200mb
Label: Vertigo/6360 080 | Released: 1972 | Genre: Symphonic-Rock
A1 The Advent Of Panurge
A2 Raconteur, Troubadour
A3 A Cry For Everyone
A4 Knots
-
B1 The Boys In The Band
B2 Dog’s Life
B3 Think Of Me With Kindness
B4 River
Bass, Violin, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Raymond Shulman*
Composed By – Shulman*, Minnear*, Shulman*, Shulman*
Design [Uncredited] – Roger Dean (4)
Drums, Congas, Percussion – John Wethers*
Effects – Martin Rushent
Guitar, Percussion – Gary Green
Keyboards, Vibraphone, Percussion, Cello, Synthesizer [Moog], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Kerry Minnear
Lead Vocals, Alto Saxophone – Derek Shulman
Producer – Gentle Giant
Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Philip Shulman
Notes
Single Sleeve. UFO Labels 6360 080 AA 6360 080 1Y 1 PM 6360 080 AA 6360 080 2Y 2 PM
Gloss Cover.Back Cover: Printed in the Netherlands
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Label Code: 1633
Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972) NL 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972) NL 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972) NL 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
This Rip: 2018
Cleaning: RCM Moth MkII Pro Vinyl
Direct Drive Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK2 Quartz
Cartridge: SHURE M97xE With JICO SAS Stylus
Amplifier: Marantz 2252
ADC: E-MU 0404
DeClick with iZotope RX5: Only Manual (Click per click)
Vinyl Condition: NM-
This LP: From my personal collection
LP Rip & Full Scan LP Cover: Fran Solo
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“Octopus” is a fitting title, since the band is playing here like they’ve got extra arms. I have yet to hear any GG album so skillfully wrought as “Octopus”; if you’re approaching the band from the outside, this is definitely the right appetizer.
When describing the band’s music, words like “medieval”, “madrigal”, “complex” and “counterpoint” usually find their way into the text, and all of them would apply here. But the album’s real achievement is delivering all of these qualities in a remarkably soft sell. They’re not out to dazzle you, their genius is simply a natural outcropping of the individuals involved. “The Advent of Panurge” sets the stage for this, introducing all manner of music in as natural and organic a setting as possible so that listeners don’t gag on the amount of substance crammed into a single song. Elsewhere, the humorously bleak “A Cry For Everyone” (which seems to poke a little fun at brooding acts like BLACK SABBATH and JETHRO TULL) and playful experiments like “Knots” and “Dog’s Life” reveal a band maintaining a sense of humor in a genre (progressive rock) known for being self-consciously serious. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention how good Derek SHULMAN’s voice sounds on this record; Derek can sometimes come across as an acquired taste, but he’s as smooth as butter on “Octopus”. New drummer John WEATHERS also adds some wonderful touches, like the xylophone solo on “Knots.”
Coming on the heels of having listened to GENESIS’ Trespass, I’m reminded of how the word “sublime” is overused in musical criticism. To call “Octopus” “sublime” is perhaps to miss the point, since the band works hard to keep their heavenly arrangements earthbound.
This is quintessential GENTLE GIANT, inspired at every turn, their sticky genius on display from any angle.progarchives.com
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