Octopus

by Octopus

Octopus cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: August 1969
  • Label: Penny Farthing
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:14
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Dion Grody, Craig Justin, Lanny Brooks, Trevor Koehler, Octopus, Tom Willis, Tom Miller

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Featuring early contributions from future Split Enz bassist Nigel Griggs, this British quintet produced a singular album of highly melodic, keyboard-driven rock. The intricate, shifting compositions capture the vibrant, experimental pop sensibilities that flourished just before the dominance of heavy progressive acts.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Dedication
  2. Harold Knows (Better Than You) (4:05)
  3. Sleepy Blues (7:17)
  4. The War (3:18)
  5. I Think It's Understood (3:04)
  6. U.S. Blues (8:25)
  7. Fruk Juice (16:05)

Credits

  • Artie Shatz - arranged by
  • Baby Jerry - artwork [back cover art]
  • Andy Lackow - artwork [front cover art]
  • Lanny Brooks - bass guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Craig Justin - drums, percussion
  • Dion Grody - guitar, piano, organ, vocals, written-by
  • Tom Miller - tenor saxophone, vocals, written-by
  • Traditional - written-by

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