Giant for a Day! explained

Giant for a Day!
Type:Album
Artist:Gentle Giant
Cover:GentleGiant GiantForADay.jpg
Released:11 September 1978
Recorded:April – May 1978
Studio:
Genre:Art rock, pop
Length:35:33
Label:Chrysalis (UK)
Capitol (US)
Producer:Gentle Giant
Prev Title:The Missing Piece
Prev Year:1977
Next Title:Civilian
Next Year:1980

Giant for a Day! is the tenth album by the British band Gentle Giant, released in 1978.[1] [2] The band's previous use of counterpoint and medieval-themed arrangements was not present on this recording. This album features a pop rock sensibility, instead of their usual progressive rock sound. Unlike the previous albums, the band did not make any tour or concerts to support this album.[3] From the album only the title track was ever played live by the band during its final tour supporting the Civilian album.[4]

Critical reception

The Philadelphia Daily News noted that "each piece works well as a distinct pop song."

Track listing

All lead vocals by Derek Shulman, except "Friends", sung by John Weathers.

Personnel

Gentle Giant

Release details

Notes and References

  1. News: Walters . Barry . Gentle Giant . The Village Voice . 51 . 2 . 11 Jan 2006 . C82.
  2. Gress . Jesse . 10 Things You Gotta Do to Play Like . Guitar Player . Aug 2012 . 46 . 8 . 88-96, 98, 100.
  3. Web site: *** Part Seven ** . 2015-10-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208095943/http://www.ggtourhistory.50webs.com/part7.htm . 2015-12-08 .
  4. Web site: *** Part Eight ** . 2014-12-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150419080534/http://www.ggtourhistory.50webs.com/part8.htm . 2015-04-19 .