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ELP - Trilogy vs. Gentle Giant - Octopus?
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Poll Question: Trilogy vs. Octopus?
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    Posted: February 25 2022 at 10:45
Which prog classic from 1972 will get your vote here and why?
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Trilogy.
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I like Octopus but Trilogy has been one of my favourite albums since it came out.
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I think both are a bit overrated within the catalog of each group. But love GG way over ELP, so had to go with them.
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ELP gets the nod.
My ears just like it better.
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Much prefer GG to ELP.
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tough choice, I enjoy both, but Trilogy gets the vote in the end. Smile
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Both albums represent these two bands at their best. Vote goes to Trilogy. Ying Yang
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Octopus by a narrow margin.
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Trilogy, ol' friend.
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Gentle Giant - Octopus
 
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I prefer Gentle Giant over ELP and for me Octopus is an absolute classic.
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GG
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The songs included in Octopus are simple but very inspired, with some good peak.

Trilogy, in my opinin, it's not so good, no real peaks, too forced: the sophistication is not synonymous of beauty.
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I can't really say; been too long since I heard them in full. Both great albums. Maybe need to listen to them again.

Curious, was this recent SOT video what prompted your poll?




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Rather tough, but Octopus gets the nod.
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The Trio.
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Trilogy
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I cannot choose.
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