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Civilian

by Gentle Giant

Released: March 03, 1980

Hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Civilian" is the eleventh and final studio album by the British progressive rock band Gentle Giant. Released in 1980, the album marks a departure from the band's earlier complex and intricate progressive rock style. The album includes tracks like "Convenience (Clean and Easy)" and "Inside Out," offering a glimpse into the band's transition during the late stages of their career.

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The album was produced by Gentle Giant themselves, and its sound is characterized by a more streamlined and radio-friendly sound compared to their earlier experimental works.

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Instead, "Civilian" features a more straightforward and accessible…

Instead, "Civilian" features a more straightforward and accessible sound, leaning towards a pop-rock approach.

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Essential Tracks

Convenience (Clean and Easy)

The album includes tracks like "Convenience (Clean and Easy)" and "Inside Out," offering a glimpse into the band's transition during the late stages of their career.

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Reception

While "Civilian" did not achieve significant commercial success, it remains an interesting chapter in Gentle Giant's discography, showcasing the band's ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.

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The Complete Album Story

"Civilian" is the eleventh and final studio album by the British progressive rock band Gentle Giant. Released in 1980, the album marks a departure from the band's earlier complex and intricate progressive rock style. Instead, "Civilian" features a more straightforward and accessible sound, leaning towards a pop-rock approach.

The album was produced by Gentle Giant themselves, and its sound is characterized by a more streamlined and radio-friendly sound compared to their earlier experimental works. While "Civilian" did not achieve significant commercial success, it remains an interesting chapter in Gentle Giant's discography, showcasing the band's ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes. The album includes tracks like "Convenience (Clean and Easy)" and "Inside Out," offering a glimpse into the band's transition during the late stages of their career.