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Gentle Giant (album)

by Gentle Giant

Released: November 27, 1970

Progressive rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

Initially, the album was not released in the United States, but the cover art was later used for the band's 1972 album Three Friends. "Gentle Giant" is the debut studio album by the British progressive rock band Gentle Giant, released in 1970. The album has had a lasting impact, with its music influencing various genres.

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Notably, the American hip-hop duo Madvillain sampled the…

Notably, the American hip-hop duo Madvillain sampled the track "Funny Ways" from Gentle Giant on their song "Strange Ways" from the 2004 album Madvillainy.

This track was also featured in an episode…

This track was also featured in an episode of the animated TV show The Boondocks, further cementing the band's influence across different musical styles.

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Essential Tracks

Giant

"Gentle Giant" is the debut studio album by the British progressive rock band Gentle Giant, released in 1970.

Funny Ways

Notably, the American hip-hop duo Madvillain sampled the track "Funny Ways" from Gentle Giant on their song "Strange Ways" from the 2004 album Madvillainy.

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The Complete Album Story

"Gentle Giant" is the debut studio album by the British progressive rock band Gentle Giant, released in 1970. Initially, the album was not released in the United States, but the cover art was later used for the band's 1972 album Three Friends.

The album has had a lasting impact, with its music influencing various genres. Notably, the American hip-hop duo Madvillain sampled the track "Funny Ways" from Gentle Giant on their song "Strange Ways" from the 2004 album Madvillainy. This track was also featured in an episode of the animated TV show The Boondocks, further cementing the band's influence across different musical styles.