The Power and the Glory (Gentle Giant album) The new edition was released by Alucard, the company that managed Gentle Giant material. The Power and the Glory (Gentle Giant album) The Power and the Glory is the sixth album by the British progressive rock group Gentle Giant, released in 1974. Contrary to popular belief, the title of the album and its many lyrical themes were not inspired by author Graham Greene's novel of the same name, although Derek Shulman was aware of Greene's novel. Guitarist Gary Green has cited this album as his favourite by the band. The concept album focused on an individual who means to do
Power & the Glory Glory" Saxon's best album, praising the production and the contribution of "new ass-kicking drummer Nigel Glockner" to "working a metal magic that is the embodiment of the NWOBHM's ideals now made real." In 2005, "Power & the Glory" was ranked number 376 in "Rock Hard" magazine's book of "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time". "Power and the Glory" was released as a single in April 1983. It reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is an early power metal song with a fast tempo and lyrics relating to war and battles. A music