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{{album | |||
| year=1972 | |||
| inFirstTwelveAlbums=4 | |||
| isOfficial=yes | |||
| isLive=no | |||
| isCompilation=no | |||
| image=octopus-eu.gif | |||
}} | |||
[[Image:octopus-usa.gif]] | |||
== About the Album == | == About the Album == | ||
Gentle Giant's fourth album has a harder, more rocking edge, making a striking contrast with their more symphonic [[third album]. No doubt the reason was the introduction of John Weathers on drums. The album still contains a wide variety of sounds and textures, from the rocking power of [ | Gentle Giant's fourth album has a harder, more rocking edge, making a striking contrast with their more symphonic [[third album]. No doubt the reason was the introduction of [[John Weathers]] on drums. The album still contains a wide variety of sounds and textures, from the rocking power of [[The Advent Of Panurge]] to the vocal intricacies of [[Knots]] to the beauty of [[Think Of Me With Kindness]]. | ||
The title was allegedly invented by Phil Shulman's wife, Roberta. It is short for "Octo Opus," or eight musical works. (Thanks to Robert Jacobson.) | The title was allegedly invented by [[Phil Shulman]]'s wife, [[Roberta Shulman|Roberta]]. It is short for "Octo Opus," or eight musical works. (Thanks to Robert Jacobson.) | ||
The album was released with a Roger Dean cover in the UK (above left), and the "octopus in a jar" cover in the USA (above right) by Charles White. See the [[Japanese CD cover]]. | The album was released with a [[Roger Dean]] cover in the UK (above left), and the "octopus in a jar" cover in the USA (above right) by [[Charles White]]. See the [[Japanese CD cover]]. | ||
The band had an [[octopus balloon]] as a promotional item. | The band had an [[octopus balloon]] as a promotional item. | ||