English progressive rock band (1970–1980) known for complex rhythms, multi-instrumentalism and multilayered vocal arrangements.

Line-up included brothers Derek, Ray and Phil Shulman; Kerry Minnear; Gary Green; John Weathers. Phil Shulman left the band after Octopus (as noted in reviews).

DeBaser reviews present Gentle Giant as a quintessential English progressive rock group (active 1970–1980) celebrated for complex rhythms, multi-instrumentalism and dense vocal arrangements. Reviewers repeatedly praise albums such as Octopus, Three Friends and In A Glass House and highlight superb live performances and archival releases. Box sets and remasters are noted for archival depth. Overall reception across reviews is very favorable.

For:Progressive rock fans, musicians, record collectors and listeners curious about complex arrangements

 the extreme intricacy that characterizes the music contained in the album that you see well represented on your screens does NOT compromise the noble and animalistic nature of Music.

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 By evaluating this album outside of any genre, it is undoubtedly a work that can be considered as the perfect transition from Rock to Prog Rock that occurred in 1970.

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 Undoubtedly, the Gentle Giant can boast of being prog 100%, like almost no other band, from the beginning to the end of their career

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 It's twelve hours of music(!) extracted from tapes, little tapes, cassettes kept for decades at home by a couple of the band members, meticulously restored and rendered in the most listenable form possible

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