Description: Additional Information from InnerSleeve Product Description 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. Personnel: Roger Hodgson (vocals, guitar, piano); Richard Davies (vocals, harmonica, keyboards); John Helliwell (vocals, clarinet, saxophone); Bob C. Benberg (drums, percussion). Audio Remasterer: Ray Staff. Liner Note Author: Phil Alexander. Recording information: Ramport Studios (02/1974-06/1974); Scorpio Sound, London (02/1974-06/1974); Trident (02/1974-06/1974). Photographer: Paul Wakefield. Supertramp came into their own on their third album, 1974's Crime of the Century, as their lineup gelled but, more importantly, so did their sound. The group still betrayed a heavy Pink Floyd influence, particularly in its expansive art rock arrangements graced by saxophones, but Supertramp isn't nearly as spooky as Floyd -- they're snarky collegiate elitists, an art rock variation on Steely Dan or perhaps a less difficult 10cc, filled with cutting jokes and allusions, best heard on "Bloody Well Right." This streak would later flourish on Breakfast in America, but it's present enough to give them their own character. Also present is a slight sentimental streak and a heavy fondness for pop, heard on "Dreamer," a soaring piece of art pop that became their first big hit. That and "Bloody Well Right" are the concise pop moments on the record; the rest of Crime of the Century is atmospheric like Dark Side of the Moon, but with a lighter feel and a Beatles bent. At times the album floats off into its own world, with an effect more tedious than hypnotic, but it's still a huge leap forward for the group and their most consistent album outside of that 1979 masterwork, Breakfast in America. [The album was reissued in 2014 with the addition of a second disc that contained a full-length live show recorded in 1975, during which the band played the whole album and a few other choice cuts.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine About InnerSleeve We offer unbeatable prices, quick shipping times and a wide selection of vinyl. Purchases come with a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee (minus Shipping & Handling fees) on all unopened products. All items are from licensed Distributors. We do not deal with any Bootleg or Used items!
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Format: CD
Release Year: 2014
Genre: Rock
Record Label: A&M, Am
Artist: Supertramp
Release Title: Crime of the Century (40th Anniversary Edition)