Description: In 1977 Gentle Giant recorded their ninth studio album "The Missing Piece. " It was a time of change. Punk, disco and rap were altering the musical landscape and even this well-established progressive rock band were willing to explore new directions. Side one saw them experimenting with quirky pop ("Two weeks in Spain"), a grandiose power ballad ("I'm turning around'), syncopated funk ("Who do you think you are?") and even the punky aggression of "Betcha thought we couldn't do it. "Normal service was resumed on side two with some of their most sublime and intricate progressive stylings to date. It remains a polarizing effort amongst fans to this day, some bemused by it's diversity, others enchanted by it's versatility and sense of humor. The Missing Piece certa Book and Mortar Record Store Missing Piece Cd + Blu-Ray Steven Wilson Remix In 1977 Gentle Giant recorded their ninth studio album "The Missing Piece. " It was a time of change. Punk, disco and rap were altering the musical landscape and even this well-established progressive rock band were willing to explore new directions. Side one saw them experimenting with quirky pop ("Two weeks in Spain"), a grandiose power ballad ("I'm turning around'), syncopated funk ("Who do you think you are?") and even the punky aggression of "Betcha thought we couldn't do it. "Normal service was resumed on side two with some of their most sublime and intricate progressive stylings to date. It remains a polarizing effort amongst fans to this day, some bemused by it's diversity, others enchanted by it's versatility and sense of humor. The Missing Piece certainly proves that Gentle Giant could play anything they set their minds to. It was the last Gentle Giant album to chart in the USA. Award winning producer and musician Steven Wilson continues his association with the band, remixing the album in Dolby Atmos, Stereo and 5. 1 surround sound. In addition the digipak CD/Blu-ray version also contains an instrumental mix, the original 1977 stereo mix and videos for each track. Disc 1, Track: 1 - Two Weeks in SpainDisc 1, Track: 2 - I'm Turning AroundDisc 1, Track: 3 - Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do ItDisc 1, Track: 4 - Who Do You Think You Are?Disc 1, Track: 5 - Mountain TimeDisc 1, Track: 6 - As Old As You're YoungDisc 1, Track: 7 - Memories of Old DaysDisc 1, Track: 8 - WinningDisc 1, Track: 9 - For NobodyDisc 1, Track: 10 - Winning (Outtake)
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Artist: Gentle Giant
Format: CD
Release Title: Missing Piece Cd + Blu-Ray Steven Wilson Remix
Genre: Rock
Record Label: Alucard Records
Genre 1: Rock
Label: Alucard Records