This two-fer from the venerable British progressive rock band
Gentle Giant
features the group's 1970 eponymous debut and 1971 sophomore outing
Acquiring the Taste
, both of which, along with their classic third release,
Octopus
, represented career highs. Of the two,
carries the most weight, boasting three of their best cuts in "Edge of Twilight," "The House," "The Street, The Room," and "The Moon Is Down," but their inaugural offering is notable for effectively establishing the band's eclectic sound. ~ James Christopher Monger