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Personnel: Raymond Shulman (vocals, guitar, violin, percussion); Kerry Minnear (vocals, cello, keyboards, vibraphone, percussion, background vocals); Phil Shulman (vocals, saxophone, trumpet, background vocals); Derek Shulman (vocals, alto saxophone); Gary Green (guitar, percussion); John Weathers (drums, congas, percussion).
Along with THREE FRIENDS, OCTOPUS is a fine example of Gentle Giant 's early-1970s heyday, which featured the oft-underrated British progressive-rock ensemble deftly balancing complex arrangements with catchy melodies and intriguing multi-part vocal harmonies. While the frenetic instrumental "The Boys in the Band" showcases the group's tight-knit musicianship, "Knots" finds the Schulman brothers (Derek, Phil, and Ray) and company venturing into Queen-like a cappella moments, albeit with an even quirkier approach. For listeners wanting to sample Gentle Giant's considerable '70s catalogue, OCTOPUS warrants an extended visit.
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