Crime of the Century [Remaster]

Artist: Supertramp

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Performer Notes Supertramp: Roger Hodgson (vocals, guitar, piano); John Anthony Helliwell (vocals, saxophone, clarinet); Richard Davies (vocals, harmonica, keyboards); Dougie Thomson (bass); Bob C. Benberg (drums, percussion). Producers: Ken Scott, Supertramp. Reissue producer: Beth Stempel. Recorded at Trident, Ramport Studios and Scorpion Sound, London, England between February & June 1974. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Supertramp: Roger Hodgson (vocals, guitar, piano); John Anthony Helliwell (vocals, clarinet, saxophone); Richard Davies (vocals, harmonica, keyboards); Dougie Thomson (bass); Bob C. Benberg (drums, percussion). Recorded at Trident, Ramport Studios and Scorpion Sound, London, England from February to June 1974. The punishment befits the crime, and a quarter of a century later, Supertramp have been forgiven by critics. Quite why they induced such negative press seems unjustified, as 'Bloody Well Right' and 'Dreamer' sound as fresh as ever. The electric piano cuts through the speakers like a knife through butter, the treble at times hurting the ear like a heavy rock guitar solo. Both Hodgson's and Davies' voices sound rich and confident, although both are quite different. Maybe the pace slackens with the slightly indulgent 'If Everyone Was Listening' and the title track, but there are enough musical highlights to recommend this for any would-be progster's wants list. The punishment befits the crime, and a quarter of a century later, Supertramp have been forgiven by critics. Quite why they induced such negative press seems unjustified, as 'Bloody Well Right' and 'Dreamer' sound as fresh as ever. The electric piano cuts through the speakers like a knife through butter, the treble at times hurting the ear like a heavy rock guitar solo. Both Hodgson's and Davies' voices sound rich and confident, although both are quite different. Maybe the pace slackens with the slightly indulgent 'If Everyone Was Listening' and the title track, but there are enough musical highlights to recommend this for any would-be '90s progster's wants list. Format: CD; Stereo Country: USA Quantity Available: 1 UPC: 606949334628 Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 11 June 2002 24 hour shipping

Crime of the Century is my favourite Supertramp album and if you only wanted one Supertramp album this is the one to get. The subsequent albums Crisis, what Crisis?, Even in the Quietest Moments and Breakfast in America are all worthy offerings too. Later albums are disappointing, particularly after the departure of Hodgson.

Many of Supertramp's classics such as 'Dreamer" and "School." These tracks are also excellent as benchmark tests for your sound system. Listen to the bass on the latter track. You will see what I mean. If you like Supertramp, this is one of their best!