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Wonderful album! Supertramp is so great and somehow underrated.
Just not my thing
Didn’t get me. Sounded familiar but I don’t think I’d let it run if it came on shuffle
I personally like Breakfast In America better. This album does have Bloody Well Right though and has some all around good vibes.
Quote cool
crime of the century is my favorite one so far. haha that’s the name of the album. first half of the album felt like I belonged in a dive bar at 6pm in mid-southwest. awesome feeling really eased the stress of the airport.
One song I liked. One.
as soon as I finished the album, spotify auto-played breakfast in america, reminding me of how much better supertramp can be than this album
Supertramp is one of those bands that I think might have the Midas touch. Their prowess is once again put on display on Crime Of The Century. Short track list (mostly) full of hits that checks all the classic 70s/80s boxes, but also has a timeless quality. Some of the songs might run a little long for me, but that's a small price to pay for what is otherwise a pretty stellar album. Highlight: Bloody Well Right Lowlight: Asylum Surprise Hit: Crime Of The Century
Amazing album, didn't know Supertramp made prog music like this. Majestic sound, especially in the last track that makes you feel like you're ascending into space. First 2 tracks are a good intro, the harmonic to start/end the album well used as well and in a different style that Im used to, adding another layer to the music. 4.5
Good album with a few good songs
Truly love this album, which makes my mom very happy. Favorite track: Bloody Well Right
Pretty good
Bastante agradable.
It's alright. Some good parts, but also some parts that drag. My favourite song was probably Dreamer, but nothing really stood out to me.
Svårast hitills. Men om Thriller är en fyra kan detta inte vara mer än en trea. Även om det finns nåt där som lockar. Kommer nog återvända.
Bra, svag 4:a. Lyssnade spontant två gånger vilket inte hör till vanligheten. Baserat på deras största hits var detta ändå bättre än väntat.
Fastnar redan på första låten. Hör att detta kommer bli bra. Pianot som jamar. Rätt tajt, rör sig genom melodier och jam. Reklamfilmsmusikbandet. Dreamer och Logical song (inte detta album) har använts i reklamfilm. Som jag vet iaf.. Piano-jammandet i första å sista låten är mycket najs!
Otroligt spretigt. Queen fast utan bra röst och med vidrig saxofon i tid och otid.
Hade inte lyssnat så mycket på dem tidigare utöver de kända låtarna och det här var en glad överraskning. Tycker nivån är hög rakt igenom även om det saknas riktiga hits (Hide in your shell och Crime of the Century tycker jag är de bästa, men även School, Bloody well right och Asylum är bra). Blir nyfiken på att lyssna mer på dem. Svag fyra.
Too cheesy and typical of the time. I like Breakfast In America better.
Rating: 6/10 Best songs: Hide in your shell
An okay pop rock album. I prefer breakfast in America as the hits are better in that one. This one has some catchy songs but some others are pretty boring or not too exciting. A very average album to me. 6.2/10
this album is awesome it gives early toto vibes
Such a fun time, can’t believe I got into 10cc before supertramp these guys are exciting to listen to!
Trippy, spooky, driving, and whimsical. Varied instrumentation added fantastic pizzazz and shades of Queen.
Well this is uber-70s rock. Not bad.
Really liked this album. Amazing piano and all-round great music. Not the biggest fan of the vocals, but the rest of the music more than makes up for it. The songs go in directions you weren’t thinking they would go in, and you could head-bop to them.
64/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 Ah, Supertramp. Prog pop's the best kind of pop. That's not saying much, but I rather like it. I'm more of a Breakfast in America kind of guy, mind you.
A good listen, some classics on here
Un álbum de rock progresivo con un tinte de pop suave que lo transforma en un gran acercamiento al género. La energía de Supertramp y sus composiciones son fáciles de escuchar, transformándolos en uno de los primeros actos en "suavizar" la composición musical compleja, o "sofisticar" la música de radio.
Everything I know about Supertramp comes from Breakfast in America, so it was fun to go deeper into the catalogue here. Really fun music - love the harmonies and the electric piano. I probably don’t listen to enough of this band. I’ll have to amend that after listening to this album.
4.5
Nothing special
Supertramps sämsta album.
Supertramp har två bättre album
I like it, definitely kind of funky and unusual.
This list has too much white people music.
This is fine. Pros: It's Pink Floyd lite. Nice playing. Interesting change-ups. Recognisable style and vocals. Cons: Very 70s art-rock. It hasn't really aged well like most 70s music. I didn't find myself bopping along, but neither was it terrible.
Supertramp is not my cup o tea
This starts off funky. Kinda prog rocky. I didnt think i would like this album but grew into it. Easy 4 maybe light 5 Repeats: school, dreamer,Rudy Skips:crime of the century
First time legitimately listening through this one... it's pretty damn good! Probably one of my favorite prog rock albums. The drums sound great... the dynamics are off the charts, really like the themes and the instrumentation. Speaking of, it's pretty close to DSoTM in themes and it's not too far off from a performance perspective. I'm going with a 4.5
Album 247 of 1001 Supertramp - Crime of the Century Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Tracks: Bloody Well Right / Dreamer For a long time, for me, Supertramp began with "Breakfast in America". Never took time to see if there were more, even though I was familiar with the couple of hits that had came from this album. I like this version just as much. Not a perfect album but very enjoyable. More prog and less pop than their later stuff.
Pracht album ❤️❤️❤️
Kan heel simpel niet anders
I'm not sure why the list felt the need to include this. How is this any different or better than the other prog rock albums around this time that were way more successful? There's definitely a dad rock bias in the list
I liked asylum. that was it. 2
- reminds me of The Who - I like the long tracks and how the music gets lost in between - synthies and guitars mixed with nice ambient sounds - Last Song favorite Song
Ganz gut, vor allem Dreamer und das letzte Lied. Richtig umgehauen hat es mich allerdings nicht und die Stimme des Sängers fand ich teilweise anstrengend.
Nope.
There was only one decent tune on this album and it’s their most popular one too! The rest wasn’t worth listening to.
Achei legal, mas nenhuma musica me pegou de verdade. Algo que eu quisesse ouvir uma segunda vez.
Rock progressivo é muito o amor da minha vida. Vou ser feliz pra sempre por ter descoberto essa banda aqui. Fave: School
Love this production, Bloody Well Right sorta cuts through but the rest of it never got to me. An easy listen, though.
Tough to be objective here as Supertramp - and some of these songs - formed part of the backdrop of my childhood, as my dad is a fan. So let's just say that 'Dreamer', 'Rudy' and 'Crime of the Century' were, and remain, top tier jazz-flecked prog rock songs. Could listen to this album again and again.
No skips, great Supertramp prog pop
Nice soft art rock.
The real crime of the century is Youtube Music making half the songs on this album unavailable >:( WEODEND! liked the vibe tho, good rockin beats and some good energy for my mid-Monday slump
immediately got hit with Pink Floyd flashbacks haven't finished this completely but definitely a vibe
Geweldig album!
Rating: 5/10 Mixed bag album. It starts off very strong with the first two tracks and then falls off after that. The first two tracks are interesting and fun to listen to whereas the rest of the album is very meandering and boring musically, the exact opposite of what progressive music should be. Every track after the first two is very forgettable musically, I won't be returning to this album. The production, mixing, and dynamics were excellent throughout and what makes this album listenable. Favorite songs: School, Bloody Well Right. Worst songs: Hide In Your Shell, If Everyone Was Listening.
okay
This is my first intro to Supertramp. It's old school progressive rock, but very listenable and not too pretentious. This album makes great use of slowly building up the tempo and using crescendo. Lots of nice piano in the more ballady pieces. Also some interesting horn arrangements too. The vocals are very 1970s, but that is to be forgiven. Overall, I'm impressed with this album. Most songs sound similar but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I feels pretty typical of this era. I'll admit that I don't know much about this genre or time era. This album is enjoyable but it feels very derivative.
Prog rock - not bad. 3.6
Another old school classic!
This wasn't terrible, but it was largely forgettable. I listened to this yesterday and can't recall at all what it sounded like. I remember not hating it, but that's it.
OK, I already knew the hits from this album and that was all that really stood out.
Lite kul, men mest jobbigt.
I like Supertramp. They're not GREAT, but they're good. Definitely a unique sound, and tunes are catchy enough. 3.5 round up to 4.
It didn't quite catch me, but I think I might would enjoy this more if I listened to it again.
Sweet and savory tunes
Crime of the Century is the only name for it
Good listen
It’s like of Pink Floyd had a confusing step brother…prog rock with a saxophone… The 70’s were wild man… Highlights for me: Bloody Well Right
Liked it very much
Very good album, especially liked Dreamer and Bloody Well Right. Superb musicians and production I could listen to this a lot and an audiophile system will reward you.
I love Supertramp it reminds me of my childhood, my parents used to play it when they were hosting parties.
Album is great when you're fucken baked
An absolute masterpiece. Rudy is one of the coolest songs I've ever heard. School is awesome. Crime of the Century (the last track) is cool AF. Definitely going to be a major influence on my own music.
Bit of a classic
This is another band that I have no prayer at evaluating objectively. But these arrangements are beautiful, and I was really happy to have this album live up to my biased expectations. Favorite track: Bloody Well Right
Classic, nothing special I knew one song: (Dreamer)
Progressive pop/rock in a nice way.
Something is missing here for me. There were several songs that I *almost* loved, but then didn't. I think it's too of its time and can't quite commit to a solid vibe that I can get behind. It's good, but it's not great. That's my review.
Super nice reminiscing about my prog phase in high school. This album is great! I'd heard these guys before but this album was quite a treat. Gave me a lot of Genesis vibes. All the experimental production and extreme panning I'm always a fan of. A very haunting and moody album! I enjoyed.
This album is nice, but I'm not sure there's anything about it that would make me return to it.
Great keyboard. Harmonica and sax were a tad corny for me, though.
Favorite Tracks: School, Bloody Well Right, Hide In Your Shell, Dreamer, Rudy, If Everyone Was Listening, Crime Of The Century
ok not bad, cool keys. dreamer is pretty dope.
A weird combination of pop and rock that I enjoyed and vibed to.
Erg goed album, niet zo goed als Sjoerd het liet voordoen
Mijn favo album allertijden, simpelweg subliem. Ik wou dat ik dit album opnieuw voor het eerst kon horen
Siggy Stardust möter jammiga funky tunes. En stark 4.1
Solid 70s album. Cohesive sound. Interesting enough to make me stay focus on the album. Beautiful Sax on Crime Of The Century.
Good!
Just ok
On Crime of the Century, Supertramp felt like they were borrowing from ELO, Pink Floyd, and Queen. Unfortunately, these bands are just better. While the album is decent, it pales in comparison to the other bands mentioned. Best Songs: Hide in Your Shell, Crime of the Century Worst Songs: Asylum
It’s fine, just not fully my thing.
For 1970s prog rock this is a pretty accessible listen. However, it's just not a genre (or at least an era of a genre) that I 'get' or enjoy. I did enjoy the poppy and orchestral moments, though Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: School Date listened: 29/10/23
Had it in the background as I worked and didn't really "hear" much of it. Probably wouldn't listen to it again but didn't actively dislike it.
Liked the first few songs but didn’t finish the album
Also Pink Floyd
Yes, didn't listen as many times over as 'breakdast in america'
It's a vibe!
Meh.
It was boring, but I didn't completely hate it. I just wish the challenge had been Breakfast in America instead of this. Oh well.
i absolutely loathe the 1970s.
Progeilua viestintä aika kirkasta vähän hämärää välillä mutta jos ei ymmärrä kappale soimaan uudestaan koitas poika ymmärtää..Jah ihan selväähän kieltä tässä puhutaan.. Musiikki menee syvällä pääkoppaan jää tämä päivä.. Holy moly....
Not a fan
Pretty solid album, although the lyrics are kinda mid, the rich sound more than makes up for it. Would have loved to see more a of a switch up of the sound throughout the record, I felt as of it got a little bit tiring after a while. Rudy is a great song, probably the only one I'll revisit from the album, but Crime Of The Century and Slip Your Skin were good too. Maybe a 6.5 / 10.
I would almost rather listen to a bad album than a boring one. It just felt like an album of background music - prog rock meets muzak with some royalty free piano mixed in.
Some nice rock. Wasn't taken away
Crime of the Century is the third album by the English progressive rock band Supertramp. Critically acclaimed, this is Supertramp's commercial breakthrough album since it charted incredibly well around the world. This art rock / progressive rock album is certified diamond in Canada, platinum in France & New Zealand, and gold in Australia, Germany, Switzerland, the UK & the US. This is a great rock album from the mid-70's and was a much needed success for the band. It reminds me of Queen, but without the over-produced song structures. Any fan of progressive rock should enjoy this album.
Great to hear Bloody Well Right in context. Reminds me of a modern take on Pink Floyd, big spacious album
OK
First minor surprise: I always thought Supertramp were American... Second minor surprise: I thought this would include more quirky pop goodness (a bit like Dreamer, I guess), but a lot of it's fairly standard prog / yacht rock. There are a few growers on here so it's probably just about worth 3 stars, but I expect there'll be another Supertramp album on this list, and I expect I'll enjoy that one more.
Crime of the century is a milestone in Supertramp's career. This is how the group became mainstream imo. Heard it so many times on the car with my mother :) "Dreamer" is such a classic
this album really grow on me over 4 listens especially the first 3 tracks as well as the title track, which is definitely my favorite here
Great album. Nice departure from always hearing only "The Autobriography Of"
sounds like some Pink Floyd shit but with harmonica
Interesting
Solid album with some really amazing highpoints, especially the opener and the closer. A little inconsistent but overall a very solid listen
Pretty good
One of my all time favorite albums. This is a banger from start to finish, not a bad song on it.
uck!
Mostly forgettable except dreamer. Crime of the Century is an epic end but nothing id want to revisit again.
I'd like this genre mash up of jazz, rock n roll, and fun. Nothing wild n crazy in terms of originality. But good.
Just no. Id rather not, ty, please god no.
Nääh, ei lähtenyt
I didn't know what to expect, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Surprised to hear they were British - assumed US. Rating - feels like rating a piece of furniture or something. They are just there, always have been.
I had listened to Breakfast in America, but this is the first time I listened to Crime of the Century in its entirety. Sounds great! It's got that sweet prog rock production!
I had never heard a Supertramp album before. I had heard the Bloody Well Right song on the radio but didn't know it was them. This album is enjoyable enough but it's not something I would buy.
Although very different bands, Supertramp has the clean, tight focus I like about fellow 70s prog rock band Yes. I'm familiar with 2 of their other albums and like maybe half the tracks on each of them.
I was not a fan of Star Wars type galactic rock. 7/10
Fun to listen to. Definitely an experience. Really cool harmonica intro. Not really my style though.
Not really my jam
Opens on a high note with school and goes right into the banger bloody well right. Continues to jam on throughout. Dreamer is a jam and ends with the awesome crime of the century
So grandiose and so 70s.
An all time favorite of mine. I’m an absolute sucker for this period of the Supertramp discography. It’s classic 70’s prog but while several of their contemporaries were battling in the difficulty game, Supertramp brought amazing melodies and a level of emotion to the field that was almost unheard of.
Will go back and listen again. More of a Breakfast in America kind of guy but I should give it a shot still.
Most of it is not for me. Some good hits, my favorites being "School" and "Crime of the Century" with "Hide in Your Shell" lagging behind. I really tried to like it, heard it more than 4 times through but couldn't get what the hype was all about. Still, it's nice to get away from my usual tastes in music and discover something different.
I really like some of Supertramp's songs, but as for their albums? Good songs are too far apart. 50 years later on, Supertramp is best experience through compilations.
I've listened to this album several times. This may be my favorite supertramp album, but Crisis What Crisis? I still rate slightly higher than this one. My favorite tracks off of this album are School, Rudy, If Everyone was Listening, and Hide in Your Shell. 9/10
- "Dreamer" is the only song I knew prior to this listen and I like it. - "School" is pretty good. - Overall it's a good album, no amazing songs jumped out at me other than "School" and "Dreamer."
I was stoked for this one because I love Breakfast in America, but I’ve never listened to any other Supertramp. Big disappointment. Most of this sounds like bad Pink Floyd and I’ve never really liked Pink Floyd. Mostly dull, but the high spots are Bloody Well Right, Dreamer, and Crime of the Century, especially the stings and sax that come in at the end of the last one. I’ll also give them some credit because Just Blaze took a piano riff from Crime and made the Fabolous track Breathe, which is a better song than anything on here. Overall, I was so down on this I had to go back and listen to Breakfast in America again to make sure I wasn’t misremembering how much I liked that one. Much better album.
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Amazing! Dreamer is my fave track.
Started off really good, inspired mix of rock and jazz elements, but throughout the album petered off into more basic soft rock elements.
Uneven but some cool songs. 3/5
Great album, definitely a classic. Love the psychedelic rock sound. The piano that starts 2 mins into the last song sound absolutely amazing.
very good
Good vibes, writing. Soulful performances. Great production/mixing. Beginning and ending tracks strongest.
Not as good as Breakfast In America, but pretty good. "Asylum" reminds me of "The Wall"
I'm hoping to understand the appeal of Supertramp some day.
Not really my thing
Heard the title song Crime of the Century. Sounds like Queen but angrier, occasionally.
Supertramp seems to write a pop song for every indulgent b-side and this album is no stranger to the rule. I’m a super fan.
Not a dig but just sounds like a queen riff
Great listen. I forgot about School, that is a classic.
I dig Supertramp.
This was very easy to listen to. I enjoyed it but nothing stood out as life changing.
Never heard this. Love the harmonica. Amazing composition. Good album.
Supertramp! Enough said!
This was a great album. Lots of cool soundscapes when the album isn't a jam. But when it is a jam, it's a fun jam. And the lyricism is really cool too.
Nice. I've heard the same Supertramp before, but never listened to them. Wow. Not bad. I like it. Very 70's.
Det är ju inte Breakfast in America.
I would call the first half of it definitely better than the second, but still super solid. Had fun with the album, would go back and listen to the first 4 tracks again and probably Rudy and the last half of the final track. Lots of fun vocal layering, big fan of the horns, and those keys are KILLER. Really fun. Favorite tracks: School, Bloody Well Right, Hide in Your Shell, Rudy
Today I learned that Supertramp are British and not American. Eight mostly chunky songs length wise, if not always in tone, which moves between rock opera to pop and prog rock. The overall vibe is theatrical and a touch campy no doubt offering inspiration to Spinal Tap * Dreamer was the track I knew best and sounds like prime ELO. * Hide in Your Shell is my standout track * Bloody Well Right probably hasn't aged well from 1974 when it was probably edgy, but seems a bit childish now
No
Not to the expected heights as Breakfast in America, still ok though.
I just don't really think Supertramp is for me. I don't particularly enjoy the keyboard/piano sounds and playing style within the context of the album, and its constant use undermines the bits of the album that I do enjoy. The lyrics are witty and whimsical, but constantly. I feel that those two elements should've been used with more moderation. Notable Tracks: Asylum Crime of the Century
Idk how they're packing so many things into each song. Kind of fucking crazy.
I remember seeing them perform "Dreamer" on The Old Grey Whistle Test and I bought the album the next day. Still one of my favourite albums of all time.
It’s ok
Not bad, but there wasn't anything really remarkable about it. But \"Asylum\" and \"Rudy\" go kinda hard tbh.
This is one hell of a good album. Bunch of hit tracks, and even though I'm tired as fuck of british artists from this list its due its 4 stars. 4/5
Possibly the front runner for space rock. More because of the ethereal vocals, great guitar work and piano tracks.
Good melodies and great instrumentals. Very relaxed feel.
Such an original group. The keyboards were amazing. Prog rock candy.
Ay, climb aboard ye merry fops and let’s go prancing about!
One of the most epic, well produced and polished rock albums the Muppets ever released.
Quality arrives Couple of classic songs, and some unknown
I've always really liked this record. It's got some absolutely fantastic songwriting, the arrangements are cool, there are many interesting musical ideas, and the overall concept is really well executed. Definitely one of the best single disc concept albums. My favorite Supertramp record.
harmonikka ukko alku 5/5 wibes, hello sir how are you *plays harmonikka*.. wtf vitun hyvä albumi jaa 70-luku noh ei yllätä sitten Pink Floyd influences doing the heavy lifting, häh? mikä influenssa? ei vittu lähelläkään mitään pink bandia slightly unconventional outside pop sound = which one is school
Solid. Most tracks have a nice groove, but fuck it up with some complex shit.
It felt nice to go back and listen to Supertramp. Granted, it's a bit dated, a bit like a pop version of Pink Floyd, and a bit self-serious. But the piano on this album is fantastic, and I still like it, if only for nostalgia.
Love Bloody Right.
Something about the vocal style and instrumentation annoys me a little - it feels a bit overdone and cheesy. Some of the songs are really beautifully arranged, though. I appreciate the variety of instruments present, and there's a nice balance between weird and traditional vibes.
Fede numre, massere af forskellige lyde og rytmer
Didn’t understand why it was good until I listened a second time.
*Bloody Well Right* and *School* were hits for a reason. The rest probably weren't hits also for a reason. 16 September 2023
A couple of good songs, the rest is meh
The songs that bookend this record are quite brilliant, its a perfect symmetry for the listener. It’s a very seventies sounding record which seems to have lost favour. But for sure some of these songs are timeless and in fifty years will still be appreciated.
‘Dreamer’, ‘Rudy’, ‘If Everyone Was Listening’ and ‘Crime Of The Century’. A solid Side B lifts this album from ‘not that memorable’ to ‘mmm….good’.
Supertramp are just great at making very impressive and very fun albums. Maybe not quite as iconic as Breakfast in America, but there is some amazing stuff on here
First listen Saved 4/8 Top track: School
Not really into this style of music
Loved it
Just some easy listening, would probably have on in the background while at a barbecue. Don’t really care to listen to it any other time though.
Solid work from Supertramp.
Supertrammp - ‘Crime of the Century’ - rich confection / Asylum has an Elton feel
We deserve better, don't we?
It was alright,nice piano bits.All the songs were too long and not very catchy.It was fine.
Ok, lidt for musikalsk til mig hvor den ikke rammer min musikalske smag
3/8, 38%
(3,2 si on veut être précis) Un bon album rock 70’s, ça a dépassé mes attentes mais pas de loin. Néanmoins, certains titres sont très bons.
School // Bloody Well Right // Hide In Your Shell // Asylum // Dreamer // If Everyone Was Listening // Crime of the Century 5/5
This was fun, but nothing particularly memorable overall. I enjoyed the opening song, School, and then everything else went downhill for me after that.
Cool
I just don’t really care for this. I’m pretty different to everything on this record aside from dreamer really dislike that one. Overall mediocre record don’t care for it, strong 4-5
Some fun old school piano rock. A little campy, but not super memorable.
4.5
Not a fan. Thought the couple of songs I had heard previously were OK but this listen showed me that they are self indulgent rubbish.
Bloody well right
3.5/5
At its best this album is great. And at it's worst, it's pretty damn good. I really enjoyed listening to this, maybe even more than Breakfast in America. I'm between a 4 and a 5, I am leaning toward 4 but I did that with ,'So' and I regret not giving it a 5. I think this album will get better over time too. I will revisit this album
Reminded me of a lot of great music, which means this too is amazing. Rudy is my favorite.
Title track is excellent.
I can’t believe I’d never listened to Supertramp before this…totally up my alley as a lover of British rock. Loved it!
Not terribly far off from being decently enjoyable. Just not my thing.
I kind of don’t like Supertramp, but accounting for taste, it’s a good album.
Sweet
Need to be high or tripping to really enjoy this. But, it was fine.
Luistert prima weg in de ochtend op kantoor, maar ik vind het toch ook wel erg zeurderig.
So nice I listened twice! Better than Breakfast in America.
Two big hits then songs with a lot in common with Pink Floyd.
Fantastic album. It's so complete and special. I love all of the songs but today I especially was drawn to Hide in Your Shell. So good!
Just fantastic, I love this one
Слушать было скучно. Музыка сильно постарела. Некоторые мотивы прикольные, но не более того. Не понимаю, почему этот альбом в списке 1001 лучших.
I'm sorry, but being a "break through" album shouldn't be enough to warrant a spot on this list. When you compare this to their album "Breakfast In America", this album is a bargain bin submission. A couple of good songs in "Bloody Well Right", and "Dreamer" aren't enough to overcome the fact that this album is this band's award teenage phase.
As a band who specializes in a more radio format of prog rock, bordering on AOR, this sounded like a merely decent result until I heard the first song, is it me, or did everything sound the same? All the songs were quiet, started off with a keyboard/piano solo, and all built up to a climax which had no actual result whatsoever. I also realized that one of the singers had a falsetto that resembled more of the voice of a British cartoon parrot than anything. Oh well, I guess the solo in Crime of the Century was nice. Highlights: The solo, at least the band was trying Faults: Everything Else
This started off well. But I can't stand the lead singer's whiny voice. The album also took a turn from a spacy/proggy sound to more of a theatrical sound which I didn't appreciate.
Decent but gets a bit samey after a while 2.5
Breakfast in America is still the quintessential Supertramp album. While listening to this, I finally looked it up and realized the band had two vocalists. I honestly thought there was one guy with an incredibly diverse voice. There were some weird noises in the last 17 seconds of 'Hide In Your Shell' and I thought something was wrong with my car. Best parts of the album were the ending of 'Asylum' and parts of 'Rudy'. Some solid instrumental bits, some other instrumental bits that went on way too long. Worst track was 'Dreamer'. It's a distinct mix of soft rock and prog. It all blends well, but almost too well that some of it sounds the same. Again, Breakfast in America just has such a solid run of tracks that were huge singles (and rightfully so) that it makes this one look weaker in comparison.
Heavy pink Floyd vibes, some of the final songs really felt like they dragged out, would listen to more of their stuff though
Great super team album, I prefer breakfast in America but this one is fun too
Kinda forgettable: I mean it wasn't all that bad. A few songs in here just immediately felt recognisable and I have to admit I was vibing with them. Others felt a little boring and samey but for a bad I haven't listened to that much at all of it was great. Will revisit a few songs many many many times to come.
Very meh
Couple okay songs. Some of the riffs were a little much for me
Not at all what I knew supertramp for and pretty good.
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Now look. This album is OK. But it's not essential. Nothing by Supertaramp is essential. Unless you're puzzled by all the fuss about "Breakfast In America" and I doubt if you are. Once every three or four years, when I go through my iPod alphabetically, I'll listen to Crime Of The Century. It's OK. It's not a waste of time. That's as far as I'm going.
Listened Before? N Pretty good 70's prog album. I'm only familiar with Bloody Well Right. I haven't been a fan of that song, ever. The rest of it was alright too but nothing to write home about. Maybe I just need to get high on 70s ditch weed or something? Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Dreamer
Pretty average
Excelente
A weak addition since they have so many other better albums. Bloody well right will be stuck in my head a few days.
Absolutely love this album. Supertramp never disappoints.
I like the album art.
Expected to hate it didn’t it was ok
um i have no fucking clue cause i decided to listen to this after walking 10 miles on a dirt footpath in torrential rain. i have no recollection of sleeping for 3 hours or this album at all.
I know the Supertramp singles and always enjoyed them. I love the intro to this album, it starts with a mournful, sorrowful harmonica, and the first track is complex with a funky groove. I do like his voice. It's got some jazzy and atmospheric tracks, which don't rush to fit into a three minute pop single format, they build slowly and with unexpected complexity.
3 good songs - the rest are bad. trying too hard to sound big. Too much going on, over the top and ultimately forgettable.
Pink Floyd x Elton John
1970s rock vibe - enjoyable but not my favourite!
Cool extended long songs, particularly enjoyed the first track (School)
Very pleasantly surprised. Occasionally sounded like Yes or ELO. I guess that'll show me for ignoring bands just because I don't like their name.
very solid supertramp, though I personally prefer breakfast in america and even in the quietest moments more
Very good to excellent. Standouts: School, Bloody Well Right, Dreamer. The rest of the songs are good as well.
I barely remember this album from 2 days ago, so probably wasn’t life changing but twas good
Always enjoyed Supertramp but hadn’t listened to an album before. Enjoy the use of piano and horn. A cut above the generic 70s classic rock to my ears
Was a pleasure to listen while working. I can imagine to coming back to it.
Really enjoyed this one, Supertramp has such an iconic sound! Ended up listening to more of their discography after this one
Awesome album by Supertramp! Great musicians and a perfect recording. With "Bloody Well Right" as a personal favorite, I can't get enough of this.
Supertramp has a kind of tasteful, understated way of doing prog which I really like. I wish they had leaned heavier in that direction instead of the poppier songs.
I think this is brilliant
Lovely album
I'll never get bored of Supertramp.
Es un discazo. Si bien la referencia de los beatles, un poco de fleetwood Mac suman, el sonido que crean es completamente genuino y suenan verdaderamente en los ochentas siendo el disco del 76. Tremendo trabajo, no conocía al grupo, o sea si pero solo un par de canciones, pero es un disco que lo tiene todo. Tal vez faltaría cuadrar un poco más el tema de el por qué del disco, pero las canciones igualmente cuadra, carecen un poco a veces las letras, pero hasta ahí. Es realmente un muy buen disco que se merece su 8. Los sonidos, samples, toqeus de armónica, piano sensible, guitarra en forma de balada que entra y sale a momentos esalucinante.
Good album
Surprisingly good. I think "Bloody Well Right" was the only track I recognized, but I liked it all.
There are a few Supertramp songs I really like, but none of them are on this album, and I found this quite bland. Apparently I only like prog rock when it's more jazz-influenced? I'm learning things about myself here, so that's valuable. The Pink Floyd influenced sounds do nothing for me, since I'm not a big Pink Floyd fan to begin with, and it feels derivative. The 70s rock on this list seems to stretch on and on into bland infinity ... will I ever get through it? Not my thing. 2/5 because I don't like it but I can't muster up the energy to hate it either.
Although I don't know if I've ever listened to this album in its entirety in one sitting (or at least not in a long time), it looms large in my life. It's a favorite of my Dad's, so I remember seeing the album cover around throughout my childhood, and definitely hearing the bigger songs on every mixtape that served as a road trip soundtrack. That opening harmonica wail on "School" still sends shivers up my spine. Reading other reviews here, I see a lot of criticism that the prog rock here is too tinged with elements of soft rock or yacht rock. It may not be as challenging as other albums of its time, but what's wrong with that? It's damn listenable -- in fact, it sounds great to my ears. Many would agree, as several of these tracks remain staples of 70s music. Dad, I like your music tastes quite a bit.
This album is a stinker. And now I have “Dreamer” stuck in my head for the rest of the day so great.
On the "cool" side of the "cool/goober" dichotomy that classic prog tends to finely tread. I only really, REALLY wish that the album was as willing to blast off into space as it's ready and willing to in its most energetic (and best) parts. My ears immediately perk up and tune right in whenever that beautiful saxophone comes in and immediately sends any song it's on into a musical odyssey, though. A bloody well right 3.5/5.
Me gusto, lo escuche de corrido (me costo poquito que arranque). Temas largos pero pocos. No me cansó. Me gusta como están grabados los instrumentos y voces, sonido limpio y orgánico sin mucha "post producción" (se me hace jajaja). Digo, tocando en vivo seguro sonaban igual salvo el tema Rudy y If everyone was listening (que dicho de paso me recordaron con los coros a las armonias de The police). Partes instrumentales me hacen acordar por momentos a "música de menú" de videojuegos o música ambiente de una película. Primer álbum que seguro volveré a escuchar. Mucho material. Nutritivo.
No hay chance de que Charly no haya escuchado este disco mil veces. Era un 2 para mí, pero le pongo 3 porque a la segunda escuchada me guardé Hide In Your Shell y Asylum.
When I was a teenager I would babysit for my oldest brother's kids, which basically consisted of listening to music while they slept. Although "Indelibly Stamped" is the album cover that drew my attention, this one had the music to suck me in.
Walks a fine line between interesting and annoying and doesn’t always keep its balance
all of this sounds really close to a song you know really well, but is never actually that song.
FIGHT MILK
Apart from a few tracks, I didn't really love this one. A bit too much of its time.
Love the cover and I have such fond memories listening to this vicariously because my sister loved it so much.
Chulada de disco!
Starry eyed with intent and beautifully produced. There’s a certain feeling this record evokes. Whatever that is I loved it. It’s hard to describe but feels real good.
Very enjoyable album. Honestly, I didn't know much about this band, other than the funny name. I thought they play some boring 70s rock, Procol Harum style for some reason. But whatever the genre was that (some psychedelic, progressive rock) it worked very, very well. I absolutely loved the outro song from this album, the self-titled "Crime Of the Century". I adore this type of songs, like I explained hundred times before. It was a very positive surprise, I have seen Supertramp vinyl records many times in shops, but now I can actually consider it as a really good buy.
Interesting album, I don't know if any other band has a sound similar to Supertramp. Bloody well right and Dreamer were two big hits off this album. Overall I thought it was pretty good, a mix of prog, jazz, and a heavy dose of the 70s
Like the music, its hit or miss when he starts singing
Actually really nicely composed album
Loved the intro and them few progressive songs! But i don’t really catched me that hard
I absolutely love Supertramp, but I've never listened to any of their albums from start to finish. I'm most familiar with a lot of songs off of Breakfast in America, but I do know a few songs off of Crime Of The Century. Thankfully, I was able to listen to this album twice today. On my first listen, I noticed all of the things that I love about Supertramp: Hodgson and Davies's vocals, great piano riffs, and catchy pop melodies. I enjoyed my first listen, but I wasn't terribly impressed. During my second time going through it, I was able to pay a lot more attention to the lyrics, and that's what really elevated my second listen. I know that Supertramp has claimed that this album isn't a concept album, but I think there's at minimum a story that weaves its way through the songs: the story of someone who goes through what they think are the normal progressions of life, only to find out that the end result wasn't what was promised to them, and that they're just left with feelings of disillusionment and loneliness. As much as I thought this was a good album, I still heavily prefer Breakfast in America, but I can appreciate Crime Of The Century for what it is.
Nothing great.
Not my kind of music, can admit it's very technically competent.
J'ai adoré, ca serait un crime de ne pas leur donner la note max. 5
Du rock ambiance 70s avec une touche de jazz
Wegens het imago en de status van de band luister je er toch met extra belangstelling naar, maar eigenlijk doet het me toch maar weinig.
Dit was behoorlijk tof!
Alleraardigst.
Didn't like this one. Not objectively terrible or anything, I just don't like Supertramp. 👎 for this one