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    Posted: July 15 2014 at 09:16
I just found out about this band last night. My questions are: who is this band, why wasn't I told, and most importantly, why are they so awesome?
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They are indeed awesome.
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I've only listened to their first album so far, but I love the complexity and proginess of the album. Which are your favorites so I know which one to play next?
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Prog's best kept open secret. Go immediately to PA archives, get first five albums, obtain bliss and then report back. Plus the discography has the low down on the band.


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Originally posted by k3no444 k3no444 wrote:

I've only listened to their first album so far, but I love the complexity and proginess of the album. Which are your favorites so I know which one to play next?


Keep going chronologically.  It can get a bit dodgy towards the end, though.
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Points: 20497 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 15 2014 at 09:36
Originally posted by Padraic Padraic wrote:

Originally posted by k3no444 k3no444 wrote:

I've only listened to their first album so far, but I love the complexity and proginess of the album. Which are your favorites so I know which one to play next?


Keep going chronologically.  It can get a bit dodgy towards the end, though.
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A very worthwhile, solid, consistent discography.  For me, things peaked around the "Power and the Glory" through "Free Hand" period.
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Originally posted by Padraic Padraic wrote:

Originally posted by k3no444 k3no444 wrote:

I've only listened to their first album so far, but I love the complexity and proginess of the album. Which are your favorites so I know which one to play next?


Keep going chronologically.  It can get a bit dodgy towards the end, though.
Padriac words are true, let him be your guide.
 
Best idea ever! 

Next up: Aquiring the Taste (my first and still my most treasured), Three Friends and Octopus... four first/70-72 is my favorite GG-era, but they're great all the way up till and including Interview.  
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Though not that loved really, I wouldn't ignore The Missing Piece. That, along with Freehand, are my favorites.  I don't find Three Friends all that special.
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I own 4 albums from them, their first, Aquiring the Taste, Three Friends and Octopus.

An album you should check is In A Glass House, it's very great.
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Acquiring The Taste is their best IMHO
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I know only Octopus, grat album... but I gotta listen to GG more.
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Points: 10616 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 15 2014 at 15:07
Originally posted by Kirillov Kirillov wrote:

Acquiring The Taste is their best IMHO

I totally agree, though as it comes to Gentle Giant, there are quite diverse opinions about which is their best album, and which are their best songs.
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Originally posted by k3no444 k3no444 wrote:

I just found out about this band last night. My questions are: who is this band, why wasn't I told, and most importantly, why are they so awesome?

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Guess they have a limited, if any, following outside hardcore prog listeners.  There seem to be so many fans of GG on prog archives alone and yet getting to know of them for the first time is a challenge.  Learning where to start is an even bigger challenge.
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1. A great '70's prog band. 2. You've been traveling in the wrong circles. 3. They brought forth a brand of progressive rock that in many instances outdid most of their rivals.
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Points: 20468 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2014 at 22:42
Uh oh....looks like GG has a new fan boy.
 
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I have all except for Giant For A Day.
Three Friends all the way............
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Points: 26140 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2014 at 01:43
I've got the new Blu Ray release of Power and The Glory on the way. That will probably remain my favourite GG album although Freehand and Interview contain some great music as well. Not such a massive fan of very early GG although its very nice.
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