Gentle Giant: The Missing Piece (2024 Steven Wilson Remix) Die Version auf Vinyl LP in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Chrysalis am 29. März 2024.

"Gentle Giant: The Missing Piece" is a progressive rock album released in 1977 by the British band Gentle Giant. This album marked a notable shift in the band's musical direction, moving away from the complex and intricate compositions of their earlier work towards a more accessible and streamlined rock sound. The album features a mix of shorter songs with catchy melodies and a couple of longer, more experimental tracks that retain the band's signature complexity. Notable tracks on "The Missing Piece" include "Two Weeks in Spain," which showcases a poppier vibe, and "Memories of Old Days," which is a reflective piece with acoustic arrangements. The album's artwork is distinctive, featuring a jigsaw puzzle with one piece missing, symbolizing both the album's title and the transitional phase in the band's career. Despite mixed reviews from critics at the time of its release, "The Missing Piece" remains an important part of Gentle Giant's discography and is appreciated by fans for its blend of progressive rock elements with more mainstream appeal.

Album Genres übergreifend Rock, Progressive rock und Classic Rock.