Album: The Missing Piece by Gentle Giant (1977)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: The Missing Piece is the ninth album by British progressive rock band Gentle Giant which was released in 1977. After the Interview tour this return to the studio marked a change of direction for the band with the first side of the album exploring different musical directions than the band was previously known for, including pop music and punk rock, while the second side was more in the vein of their signature progressive rock style. This was the last Gentle Giant album to chart in the United States.

Artist Background: Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock band active between 1970 and 1980. The band was known for the complexity and sophistication of its music and for the varied musical skills of its members. All of the band members, except the first two drummers, were multi-instrumentalists. Although not commercially successful, they did achieve a cult following. The band's onetime stated aim was to "expand the frontiers of contemporary popular music at the risk of becoming very unpopular," although ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement.

Related Artists: Van der Graaf Generator, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Caravan, King Crimson

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1970s, Album


The Missing Piece is the ninth album by British progressive rock band Gentle Giant which was released in 1977. After the Interview tour this return to the studio marked a change of direction for the band with the first side of the album exploring different musical directions than the band was previously known for, including pop music and punk rock, while the second side was more in the vein of their signature progressive rock style. This was the last Gentle Giant album to chart in the United States.

The Missing Piece

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