Gentle Giant's 'Playing the Fool' Reissue (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
Release Date: 07/13/2026
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‘Playing the Fool’, Gentle Giant’s iconic 1977 live album, has undergone a major reissue. Now titled ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’, the album has been re-imagined, remixed and remastered. Steven Wheeler, a reigning master of vinyl discernment, lends an ear to this ‘must have’ for prog rock lovers everywhere. Share his insights!
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info_outline‘Playing the Fool’, Gentle Giant’s iconic 1977 live album, has undergone a major reissue. Now titled ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’, the album has been re-imagined, remixed and remastered. Steven Wheeler, a reigning master of vinyl discernment, lends an ear to this ‘must have’ for prog rock lovers everywhere. Share his insights!