In a Glass House Gentle Giant

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  • Release Date: 11/16/2004
  • Original Release: 1973
  • Sales Rank: 44,826
  • Label: ALUCARD UK
  • UPC: 804471000220

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In a Glass House

1LISTENThe Runaway 7:15
2LISTENAn Inmates Lullaby 4:40
3LISTENWay of Life 7:52
4LISTENExperience 7:50
5LISTENReunion 2:11
6LISTENIn a Glass House 8:26
7LISTENThe Runaway/Experience Live / Bonus Track 10:01
8LISTENIn a Glass House Live / Bonus Track 9:49

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Editorial Reviews

Precisely why this album, recorded in 1973, was not released in the United States until 2005 is one of those minor mysteries of the pop music business. The group was reduced to a quintet here with the departure of elder brother Phil Shulman, but its sound is unchanged, and the group may actually be tighter without the presence of his saxophones. The time signatures are still really strange, and the tempo changes are sometimes jarring, as is the wide range of dynamics, but this is also one of the group's most pleasing records -- they rock out in various places, and elsewhere perform all kinds of little experiments with percussion instruments ("An Inmate's Lullaby"), or create a strange, otherworldly sort of modern medieval-style music ("Way of Life"). None of it except possibly "A Reunion" is light listening, but the challenge does yield some rewarding sounds. Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

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Third best GG album!by Anonymous

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February 16, 2005: "In a Glass House" was the first Gentle Giant album that i've heard. And when i heard it, i was blown away. All songs are just excellent (except some weak parts in places). I just love "The Runaway" with it's cool 6/8 time. "An Inmates lullaby" is also excellent though not perfect. "Way of Life" is brilliant. It is one of my favourites on the album. So is "Experience". It's just amazing and have to be one of my all time favourite songs by GG (Besides "The Runaway"). "A Reunion" is the weakest track, but still good. The Finale, "In a Glass House" is another great song though not as great as the others. If you never heard something by Gentle Giant, this is one of the best places to start. 4 1/2 stars.

innovative and refreshingby Anonymous

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April 27, 2001: I have loved this album for the entire 27 years since I first bought it. I have longed for other bands to come and carry on where Gentle Giant left off when they 'went commercial' This album displays rare musical abilities and imagination, and is a true reflection of how they were...talented! Don't miss it.


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