GENTLE GIANT Octopus (1977 Japanese spaceship label issue
of the 1972 8-track LP, the formidable fourth album which
marked the last involvement of eldest Shulman brother Phil, &
first outing for third drummer John Weathers, who stayed with
theband thereafter, engineered by Martin Rushent [T-Rex,
Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], this is a cult classic among prog
fans. Includes the brain-melting complexity of Knots, full of
interlocking vocal harmonies wedded to bold symphonicrock
sounds, single pocket picture sleeve with Japanese/lyric
insert. The cover is Excellent with just a spot of ring wear &
the vinyl appears Near Mint RJ-7265)
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