Not only did I have it, I had it twice!! The file contains a pic of the cover but almost every cover site on the internet has this one, so I didn't re-upload the rar because as usual I forgot to put them in. But I am so happy I found this, I'm listening to it now and I think this is probably one of their finest albums. From 1972. I'll be back tomorrow with more stuff, I'm doing some requests from vinyl, and those take awhile as I have to do them real time.
http://rapidshare.de/files/22997227/GG-Oct__72_.rar
The UK cover. Why? I donno. Just a nicer cover.
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To my ears, Gentle giant is the apex of progressive rock. This was the first album I bought (with the original die-cut cover, still have it!) and it was the beginning of a life-long love affair. I had the pleasure to see them twice in Southern California in the early 70's. This brilliant album of 8 tunes (Octopus... get it??) really shows off GG's talents. This is a MUST HAVE for any prog rock enthusiast!
If that isn't a glowing recommendation, I don't what is!
Thanks for the scan of the UK cover. Got to be Roger Dean, right?
I'm not absolutely sure if it or not. But it looks like his work. I love it though!
Here's one I'm going to give another try -- the American jacket was the big selling-point for me -- the music, not so much. But that was 30 years ago and my ears have grown subtler.
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