Masterpiece!! This is where I started with GG, in late 70's,
and since then I own almost everything they have released. Each
musicians play at least 2 instruments, and they all have a classic
formation. Their music is complex, it has frequent changes in tempo,
frequent use of syncopation and non-standard time-signatures, multi-
part vocal harmonies etc etc...
Their live album 'Playing The Fool' is definately a good way
to get into GG. It's one of the best live albums in the whole
prog rock history, along with 'Seconds Out'(Genesis),'Bursting
Out'(Jethro Tull)...
'Playing The Fool' demonstrates so well the band's complex
musicianship and rare talent. John Weathers' drum playing
gives a solid rock flavour to their eventful music. After
the live album I would recommend in order;
'Acquiring The Taste', 'In A Glass House', 'Free Hand'
and 'Octopus'.
True classic of progressive rock. Gentle Giant's best LP and essential for every progster out there.
The Runaway 5/5, An inmate's Lullaby 4.5/5, Way of Life 4.5/5, Experience 5/5, A Reunion 4.5/5, In a Glass House 5/5.
Overall 5!
