Three Friends/Octopus

This two-fer from progressive British rock band Gentle Giant includes two (Three Friends and Octopus) of the group's most critically acclaimed LPs, both of which were released in 1972. Of the two, the hard-rocking Octopus (their fourth outing) is the most well-known, though the conceptual Three Friends boasts its fair share of fine moments as well. ~ James Christopher Monger