Tracks Side 1:

1. Giant (6:24)

2. Funny Ways (4:23)

3. Alucard (6:01)

4. Isn't It Quiet And Cold? (3:53)

 

Tracks Side 2:

1. Nothing At All (9:08)

2. Why Not? (5:31)

3. The Queen (1:40)

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Regarded as the most complex of all the well-known progressive rock legends of the 70's,GENTLE GIANT were formed in late 60's/early 70's by three multi-instrumentalists brothers: Derek,Ray and Phil Shulman. From their early begginings GENTLE GIANT knew exactly what they were doing. They wanted to create the most original sound ever to be heard by that time. ''Gentle giant'', their debut, was released in 1970 by Vertigo label. It was an album characterized by its originality, complexity and diversity. The band delivered a unique mix of classic/hard rock, jazz improvisations, contemporary classical music and experimental passages...and all these influences were geniusly coverd by unusual polyphonic vocal arrangements, setting the seeds of what was going to come in the near future. Words are rather poor, if we want to talk about the significance of this album for rock history in general. An absolutely essential release for fans of intricate music! (apps79/progarchives.com)

Derek Shulman - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Some Bass
Ray Shulman -  Most Bass, Violin, Some Guitar, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Phil Shulman - Saxophone, Trumpet, Recorder, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Kerry Minnear - Cello, Keyboards, Some Bass, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Tuned Percussion
Gary Green - Lead Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar
Martin Smith -  Drums, Percussion
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Claire Deniz - Cello (Track 4)
Paul Cosh - Tenor Horn (Track 1)