Giant for a Day!
1978 studio album by Gentle Giant
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Giant for a Day! is the tenth album by the British band Gentle Giant, released in 1978.[3][4] The album features a pop rock sensibility, instead of their usual progressive rock sound. The band did not perform live to support this album.[5]
Released11 September 1978
RecordedApril–May 1978
Studios
- Ramport, London
- Maison Rouge, Fulham
- Scorpio Sound, Euston
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| Released | 11 September 1978 | |||
| Recorded | April–May 1978 | |||
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| Genres | Art rock,[1] pop[1] | |||
| Length | 35:33 | |||
| Labels | Chrysalis (UK) Capitol (US) | |||
| Producer | Gentle Giant | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [6] |
| Philadelphia Daily News | A[1] |
| Rolling Stone | unfavourable[7] |
The Philadelphia Daily News noted that "each piece works well as a distinct pop song."[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, and Ray Shulman, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Words from the Wise" | 4:14 | |
| 2. | "Thank You" | 4:50 | |
| 3. | "Giant for a Day" | 3:49 | |
| 4. | "Spooky Boogie" | 2:55 | |
| 5. | "Take Me" | Derek Shulman, John Weathers | 3:39 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Little Brown Bag" | 3:26 | |
| 2. | "Friends" | Weathers | 2:00 |
| 3. | "No Stranger" | 2:29 | |
| 4. | "It's Only Goodbye" | 4:19 | |
| 5. | "Rock Climber" | 3:52 |
Personnel
- Derek Shulman – vocals
- Ray Shulman – bass
- Kerry Minnear – keyboards
- Gary Green – guitars
- John Weathers – drums