Released September 20, 1974 The Power and the Glory
(1974) Free Hand
(1975) Release date 20 September 1974 Label Capitol Records | Length 37:11 Artist Gentle Giant Producer Gentle Giant | |
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Recorded December 1973 – January 1974, Advision Studios, London Genres Progressive rock, Experimental rock Similar Gentle Giant albums, Progressive rock albums | ||
Gentle giant the power and the glory full album
The Power and the Glory is the sixth album by the British progressive rock group Gentle Giant, released in 1974. Contrary to popular belief, the title of the album and its many lyrical themes were not inspired by author Graham Greene's novel of the same name, although Derek Shulman was aware of Greene's novel. Guitarist Gary Green has cited this album as his favourite by the band.
Contents
- Gentle giant the power and the glory full album
- Releases
- Track listing
- Personnel
- LP cover
- Songs
- References
The concept album focused on an individual who means to do good using political power. He finds himself tempted to abuse the power, as have all of those who have come before, and ultimately becomes what he fought against.
Gentle giant the power and the glory full album
Releases
The album was originally released in the US and Canada by Capitol Records, as would all Gentle Giant's albums until Civilian.
In a 2010 interview Derek Shulman announced that the band are working at creating an animated film based around the themes, characters and songs of the album. The animations subsequently became available in the album's Blu-ray release, of July 2014, which also features a surround remix (both in stereo and 5.1 surround format) by Steven Wilson. The new edition was released by Alucard, the company that managed Gentle Giant material.
Track listing
All tracks written by Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, and Ray Shulman, except where noted.
Personnel
LP cover
The original LP cover was diecut, with rounded upper corners.
Songs
1Proclamation6:48
2So Sincere
3Aspirations