Supertramp - Crime of the Century
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Free Music Review: WOW!!
Hit: 5 Stars
I am only 31 years old (only 2 when this album came out!!!) After hearing this album, I must say this is a masterpiece!!!! for 1974, WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME!!! Beyond Words!!!!!! I am surprised this doesn't stand in the same ranks as Pink Floyd's "The Wall" or "Dark side of the Moon".....So incredible!!!!! Beautiful, emotional, transcendent!!!!! A SHEER MASTERPIECE!!!Free Music Review: Supertramp's Best Album
Hit: 5 Stars
Many people prefer BREAKFAST IN AMERICA (and it's very good), but I think CRIME OF THE CENTURY is a Supertramp's best album because the overindulgence of the first two (out of print) albums has been reined in while adding a thick coat of grit reminiscent of such bands as Mountain and Grand Funk Railroad, something that would be missing on BREAKFAST. Rick Davies' gritty, bluesy singing is juxtaposed with Roger Hodgson's boyish tenor the way Felix Pappalardi's and Leslie West's singing co-existed in Mountain, especially on "Dreamer", where both men take lead vocals. The song "Bloody Well Right" scathingly mocks such issues as legacy preference at leading universities, while the opener, "School", could be about pressure to conform to anything, even, especially, a popular musical trend. Speaking of that, I know some people are going to mock me for having done exercises to this band's out-of-print CLASSICS album, but that's their loss. Simply put, these guys rock as hard in some places as any Mountain or Grand Funk Railroad album, and with a lot more true intensity than any Pearl Jam album. People who side against anyone who likes this band are not fooling anyone but themselves. Free Music Review: Better than what I was expecting
Hit: 5 Stars
I decided to get a Supertramp album as I've tried all the other bands who have dabbled in Prog Rock however had been reluctant as they were also said to be very Popy (you know what I mean... I hope) Anyway, upon listening to it I agreed with its Prog Pop naming however thoroughly enjoyed it. Its best listened to reading the lyrics (from the booklet), I don't really know why, but I recommend it.
Musically, it is very interesting, singer Richard Davies sounding, at times, like Peter Gabriel (slightly), and the heavy rocking riff (reminds me of a Uriah Heep song) on Bloody Well Right (great funny sounding song). The opener School reminds me of Pink Floyd and the much talked about on this page Hide In Your Shell is in my opinion slightly overated. It is a enjoyable song, however isn't the best on this album and certainly not Supertramps best. Asylem is an enjoyable song, as is the pop song Dreamer. The title song itself isn't stunning but is a good album ender.
It's as simple as this, get this album if you like the sound of the above. From thier I can only suggest that you put the rest of their albums on your to get list, but put them near the bottom. They all have their own moments and songs of greatness but none of them are quite as good as this.
None the less, sit back and listen to this musical masterpiece that is... oh what was it? Oh yeah... Crime of the Century.
I hope you find this review helpful.
Toodle Pipskie (is that how you spell it?)
Free Music Review: Best of in its own right
Hit: 5 Stars
Supertramp hit their stride with '74's "Crime of the Century", and understandably so; this album has some of the best music and lyrics I've ever heard. 'School' is a great opener; 'Bloody Well Right' is an odd, but good, song; 'Hide In Your Shell' is the best 'Tramp song to date (it's even got a saw in it, how could it not be good?); 'Asylum' is another great song, and worthy of following 'Hide In Your Shell'; 'Dreamer' is good, but a little too pop-sounding for for me; 'Rudy' is a wonderful epic, which sounds more like progessive-'Tramp; 'If Everyone Was Listening' is a good set-up for the final track, 'Crime Of The Century', which is a perfect ending to the first great 'Tramp album (they had two before this), and leaves you feeling full, musically. This album should not be missed out on, for it is one the top albums I've ever listened to.Free Music Review: Supertramps First
Hit: 5 Stars
Most Supertramp purists refuse to acknowledge that this is the first album of the lineup that the group would find their greatest success and be known for. The piano jam in "School" is not only ear candy, but recognized as a Rock and Roll classic instrumental break. Enjoy this album. Its' song subject may be somewhat depressing, but these instrumentalists draw the listener right in with their skill of knowing what it takes. Maybe not a classic album, but an album worth putting in a time capsule so future generations will know what good music was in the 1970's!