Octopus is an album by British progressive rock band Gentle Giant, released in 1972. It marked a change in drummers from Malcolm Mortimore to John Weathers.The UK release of the album featured art by Roger Dean, but the US release featured a different cover by Charles White.
- The song "The Advent of Panurge" is inspired by the books of Gargantua and Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais.
- The song "A Cry For Everyone" on the album is inspired by the work and beliefs of the Algerian-French writer Albert Camus.
- The song "Knots" is inspired by the book "Knots" by Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing.
Kerry Minnear - All keyboards, vibraphone, percussion, cello, Moog, lead and backing vocals
Derek Shulman - Lead vocals, alto saxophone
Phil Shulman - Saxophones, trumpet, mellophone, lead and backing vocals
Ray Shulman - Bass, violin, guitar, percussion, vocals
John Weathers - Drums, percussion, xylophone
"The Advent Of Panurge" – 4:40
"Raconteur Troubadour" – 3:59
"A Cry For Everyone" – 4:02
"Knots" – 4:09
"The Boys In The Band" – 4:32
"Dog's Life" – 3:10
"Think Of Me With Kindness" – 3:33
"River" – 5:54
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