Top 10 Best Supertramp Albums
This list compiles the best albums released by the British rock group Supertramp.
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Crime of the Century
Released in 1974, Crime of the Century was Supertramp's third studio album. It includes the singles "Dreamer" and "Bloody Well Right." The album marked the band's commercial breakthrough in both the UK and the US.
If this were only a list of Roger Hodgson's best albums, I would completely agree. However, "Crime of the Century" is definitely Rick Davies's best album, with the catchy "Bloody Well Right," the spooky, cynical "Asylum," the incredibly powerful "Rudy," and of course the masterpiece "Crime of the Century."
Roger also has great songs on this album too, with "Hide in Your Shell," "School," "Dreamer," and the under-appreciated "If Everyone Was Listening." So, this should be at least in the top two, if not number one.
This is personally my favorite album of all time. Every single song is fantastic. Hide in Your Shell is, in my opinion, one of the best songs ever written. Asylum is great, and so is Rudy. School is one of the best. If Everyone Was Listening is extremely underrated. Bloody Well Right is a fun guitar-based song. Dreamer is my least favorite track, but it's still very good. Crime of the Century is a great track. This is easily one of the most underrated albums of all time, and definitely the best Supertramp album.
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Breakfast in America
Breakfast in America was released in 1979 and became Supertramp's best-selling album. It features hit singles including "The Logical Song," "Goodbye Stranger," and "Take the Long Way Home." The album won two Grammy Awards in 1980.
Undoubtedly their masterpiece. "The Logical Song," "Take the Long Way Home," "Goodbye Stranger," and "Breakfast in America" are the focus songs, but the intro, "Gone Hollywood," and the outro, "Child of Vision," are just as musically deep and uplifting. Best album from the best progressive rock band ever.
Awesome album. Almost everything is great. I don't really know much about Oh Darling, and I don't really care for Take the Long Way Home.
Well produced!
Great songs!
Spin and enjoy!
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Even in the Quietest Moments...
Released in 1977, Even in the Quietest Moments... was Supertramp's fifth studio album. The album produced the hit single "Give a Little Bit," one of the band's most enduring songs. It was recorded primarily at Caribou Ranch in Colorado.
Absolutely one of their best. From Now On recently became one of my favorites, and I've already known Give a Little Bit for a while. Downstream is a great solo track for Rick, while Lover Boy is pretty interesting too. Fool's Overture and Babaji are classics as well. Oddly enough, the title track is the most forgettable of the bunch, but I still love this album!
Most people will name either the easily digestible "prog-pop" of "Breakfast in America" or the "pure prog" of "Crime of the Century." For me, "Even in the Quietest Moments…" was the perfect compromise: not too poppy, not too proggy. Plus, my favorite Supertramp song, "From Now On," is included.
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Crisis? What Crisis?
Crisis? What Crisis? was released in 1975 as Supertramp's fourth studio album. It followed the breakthrough success of Crime of the Century. The album includes tracks such as "Ain't Nobody But Me" and "Lady."
Listening to it now, only on vinyl. I would rank it second behind Crime. Not as dark, but still excellent.
Some great tracks here. Very good.
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...Famous Last Words...
Released in 1982, ...Famous Last Words... was the final Supertramp album to feature co-founder Roger Hodgson. The album includes the single "It's Raining Again." It reached the top ten in several European countries.
The last album with Roger Hodgson, who left the band in 1983 to pursue a solo career. The mood of the album is more romantically inclined, featuring mostly love songs. It was significantly weaker than the previous four masterpieces because the relationship between Roger and Rick was strained, which was reflected in the album itself. Despite that, it was quite successful, topping charts in several countries and producing hit singles like "It's Raining Again." Still a good Supertramp album. 8/10
Put on Your Old Brown Shoes and Crazy are really good songs, not even counting It's Raining Again and My Kind of Lady. It's not the best album by far, but it's a really good one.
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Brother Where You Bound
Brother Where You Bound was released in 1985 as the band's first album after Roger Hodgson's exit. The title track is a 16-minute composition featuring guitar work by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. It also produced the single "Cannonball," which reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Almost all of the songs are spectacular on this album, but I don't think No Inbetween is really that good. I could change my mind soon. The title track is splendid and probably one of Supertramp's best songs ever. You also have fantastic songs like Better Days, Still in Love, and Cannonball. Who needs Roger when we have Rick to perform this masterpiece of an album?
I thought Supertramp was nothing without Roger Hodgson, but this album proved that the band could be even better with Rick Davies. The 16-minute song Brother Where You Bound is amazing, and it features David Gilmour on guitar. The rest of the album is very good too.
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Supertramp
Supertramp's self-titled debut album was released in 1970. It was recorded at Morgan Studios in London and introduced the band's progressive rock leanings. The record did not achieve commercial success at the time of its release.
It's a Long Road, I Am Not Like Other Birds of Prey, Maybe I'm a Beggar, and Try Again are all amazing songs from this first album. Very underrated, yet the best album they made. This is much more progressive rock, and I love it.
Without a doubt, a great album. It tops my Supertramp list ahead of Crisis? What Crisis?
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Indelibly Stamped
Released in 1971, Indelibly Stamped was Supertramp's second studio album. It introduced a new lineup with Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson remaining from the debut album. The album is also known for its controversial cover art featuring a topless woman with tattoos.
It was okay. Not their best, but it was good.
I don't listen to this album much, but you all need to listen to Travelled.
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Some Things Never Change
Some Things Never Change was released in 1997 and marked Supertramp's return to the studio after a decade without new material. It featured the single "You Win, I Lose," which received significant radio play. The album reflected a deliberate return to the band's classic sound.
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Free as a Bird
Released in 1987, Free as a Bird was the second Supertramp album made after Roger Hodgson's departure. The album leaned into more contemporary pop and electronic production styles compared to their 1970s work. It included the single "I'm Beggin' You," which reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
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Slow Motion
Slow Motion was released in 2002 and is Supertramp's final studio album. It did not feature Roger Hodgson, who had left the band in 1983. The album was supported by a European tour following its release.
Not too bad. It did have some favorites, like Gold Rush.
It's got some great songs. One of my favorites is Bee in Your Bonnet.