In'terview [2023 Steven Wilson Remix]

by Gentle Giant, Don Williams

Overview

Generally considered to be the last must-have recording from these progressive rock giants. Recorded at a frenetic pace, the band had the impossible task of topping their classic, Free Hand. While they didn't surpass the success of previous efforts, they did continue to propel their unique brand of complex music into surprising new directions. Interview is actually a concept album centering on a fictitious interview based upon the music business. There are the typical complex harmonies and intricate musical passages, but the real progress is in the group's expanded sound, thanks in large part to Kerry Minnear's stellar keyboard innovations. Although the songs are not as memorable as those on Free Hand, there isn't a weak one in the bunch, with the reggae-styled "Give It Back" being a standout. Unfortunately progressive rock was nearing its initial run as a popular form of music, forcing most prog bands to either adapt to the changing times or simply fade away. Unfortunately, Gentle Giant tried their hand at pop for a short and embarrassing time before disbanding. Gentle Giant's legacy began with their eponymously titled debut and ended with this one. ~ Robert Taylor

Product Details

Release Date:	09/01/2023
Label:	Alucard
UPC:	0804471000831
Rank:	5450

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gentle Giant   Primary Artist
Don Williams   Primary Artist
Ray Shulman   Guitar (Bass),Bass,Violin,Vocals,Percussion
John Weathers   Drums,Vocals
Derek Shulman   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Saxophone
Gary Green   Guitar,Vocals
Kerry Minnear   Keyboards,Vocals

Technical Credits

Paul Northfield   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Gentle Giant   Audio Production,Producer
Steven Wilson   Remix Engineer
Shulman   Composer
Derek Shulman   Composer
Ray Shulman   Composer
Geoff Allman   Cover Production
Kerry Minnear   Composer
Shulman Minnear   Composer
Ken Thomas   Assistant Engineer