The Octopus (album)

The Octopus is the third studio album of the Manchester alternative rock band Amplifier. The format of the album is double CD. It was released to fans online in December 2010 and was commercially released in January 2011. The album can be listened online at a mini-site set up by the band for just such a purpose.

Track listing

CD 1

1. "The Runner" - 3:38
2. "Minion's Song" - 5:51
3. "Interglacial Spell" - 6:25
4. "The Wave" - 6:00
5. "The Octopus" - 9:17
6. "Planet of Insects" - 5:48
7. "White Horses At Sea // Utopian Daydream" - 8:55
8. "Trading Dark Matter On The Stock Exchange" - 11:33

CD 2

1. "The Sick Rose" - 8:58
2. "Interstellar" - 10:18
3. "The Emperor" - 6:40
4. "Golden Ratio" - 5:15
5. "Fall of the Empire" - 8:29
6. "Bloodtest" - 5:18
7. "Oscar Night // Embryo" - 7:44
8. "Forever and More" - 9:23

Credits

• Sel Balamir – guitar, vocals and production
• Neil Mahony – bass / typewriter
• Matt Brobin – drums
• Charlie Barnes - piano
• Mike Vennart - guest vocals
• Chris Sheldon - mastering

References

External links

• Band's official site
• Full album streaming
• Octopus website