When we introduced this song to one of our band members who had classical music training. After listeninng to it. He sat thoughtfully for around 20 seconds or so. Then said..."Thats the most beautiful piece of rock music i've ever heard!!"
The album begins with a Harmonica in "School," and the last instrument to join the final climax of "Crime of the Century" is a harmonica. Definitely a "bookend" moment. The entire album is thematically coherent, even if they initially did not set out that way when recording. There are no "skip-able" songs on the whole album; every song fits. You may like certain pieces better than the others, but as a whole, it is complete with no filler. "Even in the Quietest Moments" is one of my favorite Supertramp albums; I think you should do it BEFORE "Breakfast in America" as they are completely different and should be appreciated in the order of release.
“School” is the best song for pure enjoyment, but “Crime of the Century” May be the most poetic. Just beautiful. I love this band for their rich instrumentation. Every album (even after Roger left) has some gems. Breakfast in America was their biggest commercial success. Crime of the Century is considered the height of their creativity. I once heard Roger say Crisis, What Crisis? Was his favourite. People often criticize Famous Last Words, but I think it’s great. After Roger left, they’re not quite the same, and Roger without the band isn’t quite the same, not horrible, but not magical.
Yes, the spiritual yearning in Crisis yet very playful moments as well. But it’s hard for me to call favorites from Crime through Breakfast. There is SO much good stuff there.
When I saw them in '77, this was their last song before the encores. During the extended outro, the screen behind them showed the album cover, only you were slowly "moving" along through the scene, like what you would see on the screen of The Enterprise when there's no alien baddie on there threatening the ship and crew. It was kinda trippy and amusing, but then you noticed something waaaay in the background approaching slowly. As it got closer, you realized your assumption was right. It was the barred window with the grasping hands. The crowd started cheering and going nuts. Such a simple effect, and yet so unbelievably effective. Standing ovation. This IS a perfect way to end this amazing album. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and the rest of the album, too. Such a classic. Happy 30th!!!
It's nice to see that the music we grew up with in the 60's, 70's and 80's, still has relevance, and are being discovered and enjoyed by younger generations. I'm not one to marinate just in the past though. There are many, many great new bands out there also, and it's good to see that Prog is alive and well. What you do is more of a 'review' than a 'reaction'. Kind of like what we used to read in Rolling Stone. Happy Birthday, and awesome job!
Perfect ending to a masterpiece album. This song always was their concert finale, the drama of this song makes it even more so live. Slightly different arrangement live( see the Paris album), but epic Favorite song from album:"Rudy ", but by a hair over the title track, least favorite is " Dreamer ", but there are eight Rembrandts, not going to quibble
SUPERTRAMP, "CRIME OF THE CENTURY". SIMPLY SPECTACULAR ALBUM ROCK...SUPERTRAMP IS JUST AN EXTENSION ON YES, PINK FLOYD, RUSH, STEELY DAN..... STUPENDOUS!!!!!!😉✌JUSTIN YOUR REACTION IS ELOQUENT...🥳HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday. Great album great band . Crisis what crisis great album .also Listen to tubular bells by mike oldfield, he played all the instruments. And double album jeff wayne. War of the worlds.
Happy birthday and thank you. I never imagined how much I would enjoy this concept. The concept of watching and listening to someone, you, discovering the soundtracks of my yesterdays. Supertramp, Genesis , Yes, Jethro Tull, ect...Can't wait to see what's next. I keep saying, you need to listen to Nektar. A Tab in the Ocean. Trust me if you start at Desolation Valley and play through King of Twilight you will be hooked. I am rambling now, so I will again say thanks and Happy 31.
Happy birthday Justin! When Supertramp played this album (in order) the background during this song was a projection of slowly travelling through a starfield. Before anyone knew about home computers and screen savers. The image of the hands gripping the prison bars started as a dot and slowly became larger and finally became recognizable as the album cover. Spine tingling chills then and now. That outdoor concert in 1975 was my first date with my wife to be. We still recreate that memory every year when Roger Hodgson tours. Be sure to see him while you can at a venue near you. Love your channel!
Beautiful song and great album ender..one of my all time fave songs Ive played live onstage with a band as well..such quiet power...and...HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!...you know, if someone told me a year ago I would sit and watch a video of some dude just listening to music, I would have laughed. But your intellegent breakdowns, affable, likeable personality, and diverse tastes has me doing just that. Your reviews dictate that you really let the music IN...you dont just glance off it with a " yeah cool tune..killer guitar solo" type of thing.So keep doing what you do my friend...your the best Ive seen I love this whole album...but Crime and School tie for my favorites...with Rudy knocking on the door as well. I highly recommend Even in the Quietest Moments for your next Supertramp journey..but whatever it is...Ill see you there! Cheers from Canada!!!
Ty so much for that Steve. Dont worry; who knew that I would take my music exploration onto YT, ending up with a channel doing daily videos! I'd never thought lol
A song still very relevant today...thank you for your awesome reviews on this album, I am almost 60 now and it has brought back many amazing memories and feelings...Happy Birthday!
Well done JP! This first reaction video was well worth the wait. You really did the song justice! As for what to do next ... Breakfast is good, Quietest Moments is better, but Crisis? What Crisis? is best -- second only to Crime of the Century.
Thanks so much for listening to and reacting to this album! I was a big Supertramp fan back in the day, but as the 80s progressed my tastes changed and I moved on to other bands (how about reacting to some early U2?). I haven't heard these songs in literally decades. I would see the song titles and recognized them, but could not remember how they sounded. Then within the first few notes of each, it would all come back to me. So nice to hear this album again after so many years have past. This has been as much fun for me as it has for you. A very happy birthday to you!
Lj Sites definitely. Listen to the albums song by song in order. Every Saturday morning a new Supertramp song. Perfect start of the weekend with a cup of coffee. JP can throw in an extra song for those who are not Supertramp fanatics. 🤠
JP, I loved how you did the whole album Crime of the Century, and scrutinized every song. You did a super job on every song, but your first listen and comments on this song were especially comprehensive and intriguing and brought out a lot of things I'd never thought of before. Heard a few other "first listens", but yours is my favorite, because it is spot on, entertaining, engagin, objective, and positive. Am psyched you're doing another Supertramp album, and will definitely be tuning in. My favorite song on Crime of the Century is "School", but this video on "Crime of the Century" was my favorite analysis. Thanks for this superb video and critique! Oh, and happy birthday!
Another visual when live - giant screen back of stage - lights go down - piano starts the "da-da-da-da-da-da-dadada" bit and stars appear, you begin moving through the universe towards a distant light that looks like the Milky Way but no - when you finally get there it flips upward to reveal the bars and hands of the album cover. Always a great moment in their live shows.
Happy birthday JP! Great video, glad you liked Crime both as a song and the album as a whole. Imagine listening to this as a teenager who identified very strongly with the isolation and repression contained in Hide in your Shell and Rudy... For me, Hide in Your Shell is the standout but I do really love all of the songs I’d love you to do Crisis What Crisis next: some of Roger’s best ever songs and, in Another Man’s Woman, Ricks absolute best!
Well done JP! When it comes to Supertramp, ALL their albums are worth reviewing. Crisis? What Crisis? That would be the next album I would suggest you do from this legendary band. Roger Hodgson said that was his favourite album from Supertramp. It's mine as well. By the way, how did you like the drumming in Crime of the Century? The drummer's name is Bob Siebenberg. One of the all time greats who never gets enough credit. Not the loudest or the fastest drummer, but when it comes to the quality of sound he created as well as the drum parts he composed for all their songs, there aren't too many that are as good or better. Happy Birthday JP and keep it up with the great videos. Your analysis is quite good!
Happy birthday! (mine is this Friday) - Thanks for reviewing the whole album - absolutely one of my favorites; I hope you enjoy it even more when you listen to it the whole way through in one sitting. For me, the next logical step is "Even In The Quietest Moments", then "Crisis? What Crisis?", but I know you don't want to go through an entire album again. "Breakfast in America" is an incredible album, but far more commercial, if you know what I mean. I really enjoyed the album "Brother Where You Bound?" too, even though it lacked Roger Hodgson's input. They were incredible to watch lie, and their "Live in Paris" album is good, but it's what you would imagine - kind of a live greatest hits album. It is good to watch to see the band mates and what they look like, what they do, and the video they would play on the screens behind the stage (especially on "Rudy"). You can likely find the whole show on youtube.
I've always liked (first heard this album in the late 1970's) how that solo piano in the middle set you up to think it starts on the first beat of the bar (the "1"). Only when the backbeat toms come in after some time do you realise there is something different going on than what you first think.
Happy birthday Justin :-) Nice song for a birthday. Have you noticed that the harmonica ends like it opens the album at the begining of School? Perfect circle of a perfect album. Favourite song: Hide in your shell Least favourite: Dreamer I would like you to do Crisis? What Crisis? the same way.
Supertramp is my go to as I take my road trips through the Rockies. Just love how they bring together jazz and rock. Love the piano, strings, base, drums, guitar and harmonica throughout thier songs as well as the overall sound and storytelling. Also love Bob Dylan and other folk type music that tell stories.
Fantastic review, Thank you very much. You basically grasped the album completely, and totally got it. Essentially this album is a narrative and not just a collection of songs. Although every song is good (some very good) it is definitely the case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, but each part integral to the whole album, and thus for me Crime of The Century is an all time classic.
Happy birthday, Justin! Thank you for your great review. I've always loved the blending with the orchestra in this song and how the ending harmonica closes the circle with the start of "School". It's a bit like what Genesis does in "Selling England by the Pound". I hope at some point you do "Crisis, what crisis?", less ambitious album but I think it's great overall too.
Your channel is the closest thing to the communal feeling I used to have listening to CHOM fm (Montreal) and joining the rock culture back in my teens in the 70's. Of course, you have the voice for it... You didn't get much of this album wrong. Happy birthday. And thanks for this.
Happy Birthday JP! Great approach to doing concept albums. I think you've struck the right balance. Listening to and reacting to one song, but re-listening inbetween to the ones done so far. If I have that right. Love to hear you go through the next 3 albums. Which was their peak period. Best 4 albums: Crime of the Century. Crisis What Crisis. Even in the Quietest Moments. Breakfast in America. Even though you've done Fool's Overture, Quietest Moments album is worth the plunge for the rest.
My favourite on Crime of the Century, back in the day , was the scratch when the needle hit the vinyl, and the swish pop, swish pop when the last track finished playing. We were spoiled in the 70's and 80's with albums that could be played beginning to end and enjoyed. The skip button has made the world less patient place.
It is really refreshing to listen to albums, that were wriiten to be albums, in the order the artist decided, from beginning to end. One of the joys of listening on vinyl: no skip, no favourites, no shuffle, no programming. Consumed, experienced, exactly as the artist intended. For the younger generation, that's a whole new discipline.
I will say that my favorite song on Crime of the Century is "School" and my least is "If Everyone Was Listening" (but it's still a song I like anyway). For the next album, try to continue in chronological order with Crisis? What Crisis? (it's a good one, although at the time the members of the group were not really satisfied with it. today Roger Hodgson calls it his favorite album of Supertramp). By the way, happy birthday Justin !
The whole album has a theme, and that's "freedom". It even shows in the cover; where could you be more free than in space? But the person that is in this total freedom somehow locks him/herself in, grabbing the bars of its prison. Happy birthday to you. We are not quite certain which age you turned, 30 or 31. Because when you start your first year in life you are a newborn and thus zero years old. And on your 30th birthday you start your 31st year in life.
Good point about the theme of freedom and the meaning of the album art. Could also be about isolation and being separated, the loneliness of there being on one else in space, to being locked away from others.
Actually this is not a concept album as stated by Roger Hodgson. The themes are very similar but if we are talking in technicality the songs are not linked.
Lisa Stygall - He should probably just do all the big 4, really. They all are worth checking out. I do have issues with Quietest Moments but it’s certainly worth hearing.
Happy Birthday JP! Thank you for another great review. You are exactly correct for saying that this album is a gift! This song is the icing on the cake!👍
Fantastic song, is my top 10 Supertramp discography, Crisis... is an absolutely different album, it has some nice short songs but I would jump direct to Breakfast in America. FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS Justin!!! Here I have "The 🔪" LIVE and ready to cut the 🎂!
Happy birthday Justin... Great final check on a great album... I am loving the way you are checking out whole albums in amongst the regular single track fare... Have a great day. Keep on Rocking.
Justin, Happy B’day! Loved this reaction - you “get it”. Did you notice during the fade-out that the harmonica line from the beginning of “School” creeps in? Truly the bookend that you referred to - a full loop. Have a great year...please go into the Crisis album when you get back to more Supertramp. All the best from a hot Toronto.
Happy Birthday JP! You picked an amazing, unique gem of a band for review on your B-day! Good call! Lucky and blessed enough to have seen them in my late teens, on both the Breakfast In America, and Famous Last Words tours! Very special memories for me! My vote for next Tramp album review would be Even In The Quietest Moments over Breakfast In America. Both are great, EITQM is a bit more special to me.
Well done Justin. I know I am late to the party but did not know you did this album. One of my favorites, I wore this album out back in the day. Rudy is still my favorite track but I love the whole album. Thanks again. Peace.
First of all...Happy Birthday...you´re too young!!! I admire on you your dedication and commitment to "walk the way" over prog music. Thank you very much. You´re right, this theme gives the drama and tempo to close the whole album
🎉 Happy Birthday Justin 🎉 This is just one awesome song. But the live version from 'Paris' swells even better. There is a great intersection between organ and sax...
Happy Bday Justin and best wishes. Supertramp is one of the earliest bands, where I wasn't influenced by my older siblings taste in music and was the beginning in my own exploration in music. It's nice to know bands like Tramp will stand the test of time and still be relevant to newer generations. Another great piano driven songwriter is Jim Steinman and the album "Bat out of Hell" by Meat Loaf in one of my all time favorites.
Thanx for this video!! My favorite song is definitely this one (but “Rudy” and the others are also in my heart) because doesn’t ends...sounds crazy but this tiny build-ups during the song can make you feel like in the start point of a roller coaster, when you are expecting that decisive moment.
Hi Justin, can I wish you a happy birthday butty from me and Debbie.. Hope you have a lovely day 🎂 🎂 🎂 31..😊 I can't remember when I was 31 butty lol. I liked this a lot.. Very cool guitar work, and beautiful singing by Roger. I ended up liking this album a lot tbh butty. Favourite song Hide in your shell.. Least, had to be Asylum for me Justin. Breakfast in America is still my go to Supertramp opus though. It's a masterpiece imho Justin. It flows more for me, just my opinion. Have a memorable day you very young person butty.. Oh, loved the cat, we got a tourtoise shell too. She's spoilt rotten lol
When I saw Supertramp in 1975, they closed the concert with this beautiful song. And as the final instrumental break came in, a video played behind them with the outer space scene. And slowly the bars from the album cover appear with the hands grasping them. I saw them again in 1977, I was in the second row, right in front of Rick Davies, and they closed that concert as well. On the "Paris" DVD and album, the song closes them as well. THIS is why this album has to be listened to in its entirety!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Great Reaction to a fantastic song and to the whole album. Go for "Crisis What Crisis". My favorite Song from Crime of the century is definitely "Rudy".
Oh I've been looking forward to you getting to this one. One of those songs where the memory of where I first heard it and who I was with is tightly tied to the song. Happy birthday 🎉
Worked my way through your COTC videos with pleasure. Firstly, this is truly a coherent concept album with no filler whatsoever. Secondly it fits that space, not quite prog, yet far too good for pop that the best of Queen and 10cc aim for (I think you've done some 10cc but what about the entire 'Original Soundtrack' album?) Part of the secret is that we have two excellent singer/songwriters who complement each other perfectly (did I mention Queen and 10cc? Add the Beatles to that mix) so that the album never gets 'samey'. I don't think Supertramp ever reached these heights consistently after this but congrats on picking up this fine album.
Happy birthday to you. This has been a most enjoyable journey. Now for the next one, I look forward to your examination of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis.
and a Happy Birthday to you. There are many people who have covered Breakfast in America - seems to be a favorite. In my opinion it is their strongest album, and one everyone should hear. If you have time, I would go ahead and do Crisis What Crisis next. Notice how each album cover has a different main color - don't think it really means anything, but good graphics are always appreciated. BTW, my wife found your commentary quite interesting. One of the few that she has ever paid attention to, so that is a compliment!
I love Supertramp's production and despite how intricate it is, I always get a feeling of jamming about them as if they are making the songs up as they go along. So much great music in the mid 70's. Supertramp, Queen, Genesis, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, John Miles, ELO, 10cc, and Pink Floyd still making and going on to make great albums. It was wonderful being in the 70's in my teens when my musical tastes were developing.
Happy Birthday JP! How about a nice birthday present for you...a nice Mellotron example: Autumn by Strawbs. The lyrics of the chorus towards the end of the song made be tear up after not hearing this song for years, same with my wife. Maybe you will have the same experience when you are 65. This is one song my wife and I both love.
Pre-comment on strings: In concert in the day they played the strings on keyboards-John Helliwell pretty sure, probably Roger too. Not quite, but decently as orchestral strings. ~ I could disagree somewhat on meaning of lyrics-mainly overall thematic one-but nice to hear your fresh thoughts Justin. - To close, is one of their truly great songs hands down! Take care 💥
I'm sorry that you had to work on your birthday. Lol! I have been laid off up here in Canada since March (Hotel industry.) Thank you for reviewing this masterpiece. Genesis, Supertramp, Pink Floyd...etc. these are bands that I will never tire of. P.S. Happy birthday youngster!
Happy Birthday Justin! You, through your channel have joyously made me take a second look at some songs I've been listening to....well....for 50 years now. Thanks for your hard work to produce such an enjoyable channel.
Happy Birthday, Justin! Congrats on starting your third decade. Fun to see your calico cat on camera, too. And thanks for taking the time on your b-day to listen to some music, record and share your impressions and comments. Glad you enjoyed the song and this album. Even after decades of hearing this (and listening to so much other music, too), I still think it is a very good album and possibly the band's most consistently strong one. And admit that it is also drenched in nostalgia for me. The four Supertramp albums, Crime of the Century, Crisis? What Crisis?, Even In The Quietest Moments, and Breakfast In America, document a strong creative time for the band and a period of rising popularity in this country, north of the 49th Parallel.
Happy Birthday, Justin!!!! So, you are a Cancer! That explains a lot!!!! I am also a Cancer! My birthday is on the 19th! NICE reaction/analysis for such a great song!!!! The message, although much simpler in lyrical presentation, is the same as The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for The Devil", where they say: "I shouted out, 'Who killed the Kennedys?' When after all, it was you and me" Hope you have a fantastic B-Day! ;)
Happy Birthday Justin. Hope you have many more. Very enjoyable album reaction. I'm glad you're getting to appreciate Supertramp for what they were. Any of their records moving forward will be just as enjoyable. They were a very intelligent band that new their niche from day one. Thanks again. Imagine in the year 2050 someone may be reacting to your reactions. lol
When we introduced this song to one of our band members who had classical music training. After listeninng to it. He sat thoughtfully for around 20 seconds or so. Then said..."Thats the most beautiful piece of rock music i've ever heard!!"
The album begins with a Harmonica in "School," and the last instrument to join the final climax of "Crime of the Century" is a harmonica. Definitely a "bookend" moment. The entire album is thematically coherent, even if they initially did not set out that way when recording. There are no "skip-able" songs on the whole album; every song fits. You may like certain pieces better than the others, but as a whole, it is complete with no filler.
"Even in the Quietest Moments" is one of my favorite Supertramp albums; I think you should do it BEFORE "Breakfast in America" as they are completely different and should be appreciated in the order of release.
Keith Bradbury not only does it end with a harmonica, it’s exactly the same piece repeated from the first song “School.”
Exactly what I think about this album!!...In my perspective it is a Concept album and I am appealing to the “author’s dead” theory to be “right”.
Well said.
“School” is the best song for pure enjoyment, but “Crime of the Century” May be the most poetic. Just beautiful. I love this band for their rich instrumentation. Every album (even after Roger left) has some gems. Breakfast in America was their biggest commercial success. Crime of the Century is considered the height of their creativity. I once heard Roger say Crisis, What Crisis? Was his favourite. People often criticize Famous Last Words, but I think it’s great. After Roger left, they’re not quite the same, and Roger without the band isn’t quite the same, not horrible, but not magical.
Yes, the spiritual yearning in Crisis yet very playful moments as well. But it’s hard for me to call favorites from Crime through Breakfast. There is SO much good stuff there.
The entire album is flawless.
When ever I listen to this I never want it to end it really is a fantastic piece of music
When I saw them in '77, this was their last song before the encores. During the extended outro, the screen behind them showed the album cover, only you were slowly "moving" along through the scene, like what you would see on the screen of The Enterprise when there's no alien baddie on there threatening the ship and crew. It was kinda trippy and amusing, but then you noticed something waaaay in the background approaching slowly. As it got closer, you realized your assumption was right. It was the barred window with the grasping hands. The crowd started cheering and going nuts. Such a simple effect, and yet so unbelievably effective. Standing ovation.
This IS a perfect way to end this amazing album. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and the rest of the album, too. Such a classic.
Happy 30th!!!
That sounds like itd be perfect!
Remember it well. Hammersmith Odeon CWC Tour. Ended with that. Concert Magic Moment.
The barred window is an illusion. The door isn't really locked ..
Well produced and performed! Intense!!! The good-old times!!!
What an amazing voice Rick has. A real storyteller. Love them. Wish Roger never left, and they'd be this real force of a band still today
Ahh, this song always gives me chills, but the instrumental part is just perfection
It's nice to see that the music we grew up with in the 60's, 70's and 80's, still has relevance, and are being discovered and enjoyed by younger generations. I'm not one to marinate just in the past though. There are many, many great new bands out there also, and it's good to see that Prog is alive and well. What you do is more of a 'review' than a 'reaction'. Kind of like what we used to read in Rolling Stone. Happy Birthday, and awesome job!
Epic prog rock, and one of the best album closers ever
Nothing but Greatness from Supertramp ☝️ thanks for the reaction JP ☝️❤️ This great tune brings tears to my eyes because it’s so phenomenal ☝️
Absolutely! Ty!
Perfect ending to a masterpiece album. This song always was their concert finale, the drama of this song makes it even more so live. Slightly different arrangement live( see the Paris album), but epic
Favorite song from album:"Rudy ", but by a hair over the title track, least favorite is " Dreamer ", but there are eight Rembrandts, not going to quibble
SUPERTRAMP, "CRIME OF THE CENTURY". SIMPLY SPECTACULAR ALBUM ROCK...SUPERTRAMP IS JUST AN EXTENSION ON YES, PINK FLOYD, RUSH, STEELY DAN..... STUPENDOUS!!!!!!😉✌JUSTIN YOUR REACTION IS ELOQUENT...🥳HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Well, you took the words right out of my mouth!
I love Superttramp , what a stunning song this is!!!
Happy birthday. Great album great band .
Crisis what crisis great album .also
Listen to tubular bells by mike oldfield, he played all the instruments.
And double album jeff wayne. War of the worlds.
Happy birthday and thank you. I never imagined how much I would enjoy this concept. The concept of watching and listening to someone, you, discovering the soundtracks of my yesterdays. Supertramp, Genesis , Yes, Jethro Tull, ect...Can't wait to see what's next. I keep saying, you need to listen to Nektar. A Tab in the Ocean. Trust me if you start at Desolation Valley and play through King of Twilight you will be hooked. I am rambling now, so I will again say thanks and Happy 31.
My favorite moment here is the chord at 3:57, it's so obscene, love it.
That chord melts my mind, it feels like I'm free falling
Justin looks at the camera. He knows. He's felt it too.
It's so good
Happy birthday Justin! When Supertramp played this album (in order) the background during this song was a projection of slowly travelling through a starfield. Before anyone knew about home computers and screen savers. The image of the hands gripping the prison bars started as a dot and slowly became larger and finally became recognizable as the album cover. Spine tingling chills then and now. That outdoor concert in 1975 was my first date with my wife to be. We still recreate that memory every year when Roger Hodgson tours. Be sure to see him while you can at a venue near you. Love your channel!
yes....genius visuals...one of my most powerful concert moments.
That's awesome Marc, hope you and your wife are having a great weekend together!
Beautiful song and great album ender..one of my all time fave songs Ive played live onstage with a band as well..such quiet power...and...HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!...you know, if someone told me a year ago I would sit and watch a video of some dude just listening to music, I would have laughed. But your intellegent breakdowns, affable, likeable personality, and diverse tastes has me doing just that. Your reviews dictate that you really let the music IN...you dont just glance off it with a " yeah cool tune..killer guitar solo" type of thing.So keep doing what you do my friend...your the best Ive seen
I love this whole album...but Crime and School tie for my favorites...with Rudy knocking on the door as well. I highly recommend Even in the Quietest Moments for your next Supertramp journey..but whatever it is...Ill see you there! Cheers from Canada!!!
Ty so much for that Steve. Dont worry; who knew that I would take my music exploration onto YT, ending up with a channel doing daily videos! I'd never thought lol
JP - Even In the Quietest Moments. - an uplifting song
Happy Birthday!
A song still very relevant today...thank you for your awesome reviews on this album, I am almost 60 now and it has brought back many amazing memories and feelings...Happy Birthday!
Well done JP! This first reaction video was well worth the wait. You really did the song justice! As for what to do next ... Breakfast is good, Quietest Moments is better, but Crisis? What Crisis? is best -- second only to Crime of the Century.
Thanks so much for listening to and reacting to this album! I was a big Supertramp fan back in the day, but as the 80s progressed my tastes changed and I moved on to other bands (how about reacting to some early U2?). I haven't heard these songs in literally decades. I would see the song titles and recognized them, but could not remember how they sounded. Then within the first few notes of each, it would all come back to me. So nice to hear this album again after so many years have past. This has been as much fun for me as it has for you. A very happy birthday to you!
A brilliant way to end an album as if you were drifting off into the cosmos - very trippy.
This is such a great album and song from the Great Supertramp ☝️ please do more Supertramp reactions thanks ☝️Happy Bday brother 👍
I have seen them live playing this song in Cologne / Germany It was amazing !!!
Happy Birthday Justin ! Thanks for this our all Co-Journey.
The album after crime of the century, was crisis what crisis. I think that would be a good choice for your next listen.
Good call, crisis what crisis is another gift from Supertramp
Lj Sites definitely. Listen to the albums song by song in order. Every Saturday morning a new Supertramp song. Perfect start of the weekend with a cup of coffee. JP can throw in an extra song for those who are not Supertramp fanatics. 🤠
He will probably do Breakfast in America next. Justin loves to switch things up!
Happy Birthday, Justin!🎂🎊🎁 Thank you for what you’re doing!
JP, I loved how you did the whole album Crime of the Century, and scrutinized every song. You did a super job on every song, but your first listen and comments on this song were especially comprehensive and intriguing and brought out a lot of things I'd never thought of before. Heard a few other "first listens", but yours is my favorite, because it is spot on, entertaining, engagin, objective, and positive. Am psyched you're doing another Supertramp album, and will definitely be tuning in. My favorite song on Crime of the Century is "School", but this video on "Crime of the Century" was my favorite analysis. Thanks for this superb video and critique! Oh, and happy birthday!
Heyyyyyy, I'm In For Crisis What Crisis Too!!! I Had To Pipe In On That.
Another visual when live - giant screen back of stage - lights go down - piano starts the "da-da-da-da-da-da-dadada" bit and stars appear, you begin moving through the universe towards a distant light that looks like the Milky Way but no - when you finally get there it flips upward to reveal the bars and hands of the album cover. Always a great moment in their live shows.
Happy birthday JP! Great video, glad you liked Crime both as a song and the album as a whole. Imagine listening to this as a teenager who identified very strongly with the isolation and repression contained in Hide in your Shell and Rudy... For me, Hide in Your Shell is the standout but I do really love all of the songs
I’d love you to do Crisis What Crisis next: some of Roger’s best ever songs and, in Another Man’s Woman, Ricks absolute best!
Well done JP! When it comes to Supertramp, ALL their albums are worth reviewing. Crisis? What Crisis? That would be the next album I would suggest you do from this legendary band. Roger Hodgson said that was his favourite album from Supertramp. It's mine as well. By the way, how did you like the drumming in Crime of the Century? The drummer's name is Bob Siebenberg. One of the all time greats who never gets enough credit. Not the loudest or the fastest drummer, but when it comes to the quality of sound he created as well as the drum parts he composed for all their songs, there aren't too many that are as good or better. Happy Birthday JP and keep it up with the great videos. Your analysis is quite good!
Happy birthday! (mine is this Friday) - Thanks for reviewing the whole album - absolutely one of my favorites; I hope you enjoy it even more when you listen to it the whole way through in one sitting. For me, the next logical step is "Even In The Quietest Moments", then "Crisis? What Crisis?", but I know you don't want to go through an entire album again. "Breakfast in America" is an incredible album, but far more commercial, if you know what I mean. I really enjoyed the album "Brother Where You Bound?" too, even though it lacked Roger Hodgson's input. They were incredible to watch lie, and their "Live in Paris" album is good, but it's what you would imagine - kind of a live greatest hits album. It is good to watch to see the band mates and what they look like, what they do, and the video they would play on the screens behind the stage (especially on "Rudy"). You can likely find the whole show on youtube.
I've always liked (first heard this album in the late 1970's) how that solo piano in the middle set you up to think it starts on the first beat of the bar (the "1").
Only when the backbeat toms come in after some time do you realise there is something different going on than what you first think.
I made almost the exact same comment. It’s a very cool twist in the song.
As always, Supertramp throws in a surprise, and always pleasantly so
That is my desert island album! Nice intelligent review. Happy belated birthday.
Ty LJ!
I've always said the same thing. Great from beginning to end and never tire of listening to it again.
Feeling your chest vibrate hearing the ending bass keys. Priceless.
Happy birthday to you. Crime of the center is one of my top five albums of all time.
Happy birthday Justin :-) Nice song for a birthday. Have you noticed that the harmonica ends like it opens the album at the begining of School? Perfect circle of a perfect album.
Favourite song: Hide in your shell
Least favourite: Dreamer
I would like you to do Crisis? What Crisis? the same way.
Happy birthday youngster! Thanks for the musical journey.
Supertramp is my go to as I take my road trips through the Rockies. Just love how they bring together jazz and rock. Love the piano, strings, base, drums, guitar and harmonica throughout thier songs as well as the overall sound and storytelling. Also love Bob Dylan and other folk type music that tell stories.
Dear Justin, happy birthday, peace and harmony for you. Thanks for your channel. The track is another century masterpiece from Supertramp imo.
Good Morning and Happy Birthday. The live version is so powerful!
Fantastic review, Thank you very much. You basically grasped the album completely, and totally got it. Essentially this album is a narrative and not just a collection of songs. Although every song is good (some very good) it is definitely the case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, but each part integral to the whole album, and thus for me Crime of The Century is an all time classic.
Thank you for that!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY brother !!! Thank you for your channel. Hope you have a perfect day. Carry on.
Happy birthday, Justin! Thank you for your great review. I've always loved the blending with the orchestra in this song and how the ending harmonica closes the circle with the start of "School". It's a bit like what Genesis does in "Selling England by the Pound".
I hope at some point you do "Crisis, what crisis?", less ambitious album but I think it's great overall too.
Ty Victor! Still deciding on the next album
Your channel is the closest thing to the communal feeling I used to have listening to CHOM fm (Montreal) and joining the rock culture back in my teens in the 70's. Of course, you have the voice for it... You didn't get much of this album wrong. Happy birthday. And thanks for this.
Happy Birthday, Justin! Good birthday song... :)
Happy Birthday JP! Great approach to doing concept albums. I think you've struck the right balance. Listening to and reacting to one song, but re-listening inbetween to the ones done so far. If I have that right. Love to hear you go through the next 3 albums. Which was their peak period. Best 4 albums: Crime of the Century. Crisis What Crisis. Even in the Quietest Moments. Breakfast in America. Even though you've done Fool's Overture, Quietest Moments album is worth the plunge for the rest.
Happy Birthday JustJP!
Thanks for all your great reactions & insightful perspectives.
My favourite on Crime of the Century, back in the day , was the scratch when the needle hit the vinyl, and the swish pop, swish pop when the last track finished playing.
We were spoiled in the 70's and 80's with albums that could be played beginning to end and enjoyed. The skip button has made the world less patient place.
It is really refreshing to listen to albums, that were wriiten to be albums, in the order the artist decided, from beginning to end. One of the joys of listening on vinyl: no skip, no favourites, no shuffle, no programming. Consumed, experienced, exactly as the artist intended.
For the younger generation, that's a whole new discipline.
Happy Birthday JP!!!!
Happy Birthday, JP!!! Thank you so much for providing so much entertaining content during our first year of isolation! You ROCK, Man!!!
Happy Birthday, its my mom's 87th birthday today too ! Cheers !
Happy birthday JP! Great review of a great song / album!
It's been a great year of music with you, Happy Birthday Justin!
I will say that my favorite song on Crime of the Century is "School" and my least is "If Everyone Was Listening" (but it's still a song I like anyway).
For the next album, try to continue in chronological order with Crisis? What Crisis? (it's a good one, although at the time the members of the group were not really satisfied with it. today Roger Hodgson calls it his favorite album of Supertramp).
By the way, happy birthday Justin !
The whole album has a theme, and that's "freedom". It even shows in the cover; where could you be more free than in space? But the person that is in this total freedom somehow locks him/herself in, grabbing the bars of its prison.
Happy birthday to you. We are not quite certain which age you turned, 30 or 31. Because when you start your first year in life you are a newborn and thus zero years old. And on your 30th birthday you start your 31st year in life.
Good point about the theme of freedom and the meaning of the album art. Could also be about isolation and being separated, the loneliness of there being on one else in space, to being locked away from others.
the album is not intended to have a theme, according to the main songwriters in the band.
Actually this is not a concept album as stated by Roger Hodgson. The themes are very similar but if we are talking in technicality the songs are not linked.
Happy Birthday, Justin! 🎂🎉🥳
I’d say go for Crisis What Crisis now. That album has a completely different feel than this one, you may find it interesting.
Just the one i was going to suggest, not the obvious choice but a damn good album.
Lisa Stygall - He should probably just do all the big 4, really. They all are worth checking out.
I do have issues with Quietest Moments but it’s certainly worth hearing.
Even in the Quietest Moments is better
@Rodzilla He should absolutely be doing Crimso... :)
Happy Birthday JP! Thank you for another great review. You are exactly correct for saying that this album is a gift! This song is the icing on the cake!👍
Fantastic song, is my top 10 Supertramp discography, Crisis... is an absolutely different album, it has some nice short songs but I would jump direct to Breakfast in America.
FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS Justin!!! Here I have "The 🔪" LIVE and ready to cut the 🎂!
Happy Birthday! Cheers!
Happy Birthday! Watching your videos is a daily ritual for me.
Ty! I'm glad you're enjoying them😄
Happy birthday Justin... Great final check on a great album... I am loving the way you are checking out whole albums in amongst the regular single track fare... Have a great day.
Keep on Rocking.
Ty so much John!
Justin, Happy B’day! Loved this reaction - you “get it”. Did you notice during the fade-out that the harmonica line from the beginning of “School” creeps in? Truly the bookend that you referred to - a full loop. Have a great year...please go into the Crisis album when you get back to more Supertramp. All the best from a hot Toronto.
Happy Birthday JP! You picked an amazing, unique gem of a band for review on your B-day! Good call! Lucky and blessed enough to have seen them in my late teens, on both the Breakfast In America, and Famous Last Words tours! Very special memories for me!
My vote for next Tramp album review would be Even In The Quietest Moments over Breakfast In America. Both are great, EITQM is a bit more special to me.
Thank you very much Pete!
Happy Birthday JP. You produce great analyses of music that both informs and entertains, so thank you!
Those dual guitars give me chills, sooo delicious!
Happy Birthday, JP! Hope it’s a great one.
Thanks for sharing your musical journey with us!
Thanks for doing the album Justin it's been in my top 5 for many years.I hope you have a good birthday and keep on doing what you do.
Thanks Jeff
Well done Justin. I know I am late to the party but did not know you did this album. One of my favorites, I wore this album out back in the day. Rudy is still my favorite track but I love the whole album. Thanks again. Peace.
First of all...Happy Birthday...you´re too young!!! I admire on you your dedication and commitment to "walk the way" over prog music. Thank you very much. You´re right, this theme gives the drama and tempo to close the whole album
🎉 Happy Birthday Justin 🎉
This is just one awesome song. But the live version from 'Paris' swells even better. There is a great intersection between organ and sax...
Happy Bday Justin and best wishes. Supertramp is one of the earliest bands, where I wasn't influenced by my older siblings taste in music and was the beginning in my own exploration in music. It's nice to know bands like Tramp will stand the test of time and still be relevant to newer generations. Another great piano driven songwriter is Jim Steinman and the album "Bat out of Hell" by Meat Loaf in one of my all time favorites.
Ty!
Thanx for this video!! My favorite song is definitely this one (but “Rudy” and the others are also in my heart) because doesn’t ends...sounds crazy but this tiny build-ups during the song can make you feel like in the start point of a roller coaster, when you are expecting that decisive moment.
Hi Justin, can I wish you a happy birthday butty from me and Debbie.. Hope you have a lovely day 🎂 🎂 🎂 31..😊 I can't remember when I was 31 butty lol.
I liked this a lot.. Very cool guitar work, and beautiful singing by Roger.
I ended up liking this album a lot tbh butty.
Favourite song Hide in your shell.. Least, had to be Asylum for me Justin.
Breakfast in America is still my go to Supertramp opus though.
It's a masterpiece imho Justin.
It flows more for me, just my opinion.
Have a memorable day you very young person butty..
Oh, loved the cat, we got a tourtoise shell too.
She's spoilt rotten lol
When I saw Supertramp in 1975, they closed the concert with this beautiful song. And as the final instrumental break came in, a video played behind them with the outer space scene. And slowly the bars from the album cover appear with the hands grasping them. I saw them again in 1977, I was in the second row, right in front of Rick Davies, and they closed that concert as well. On the "Paris" DVD and album, the song closes them as well. THIS is why this album has to be listened to in its entirety!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Great Reaction to a fantastic song and to the whole album. Go for "Crisis What Crisis". My favorite Song from Crime of the century is definitely "Rudy".
I’m going to have to go back and explore the rest of the album through your vids. I really enjoyed this song. Happy Birthday!
Oh I've been looking forward to you getting to this one. One of those songs where the memory of where I first heard it and who I was with is tightly tied to the song.
Happy birthday 🎉
Worked my way through your COTC videos with pleasure. Firstly, this is truly a coherent concept album with no filler whatsoever. Secondly it fits that space, not quite prog, yet far too good for pop that the best of Queen and 10cc aim for (I think you've done some 10cc but what about the entire 'Original Soundtrack' album?) Part of the secret is that we have two excellent singer/songwriters who complement each other perfectly (did I mention Queen and 10cc? Add the Beatles to that mix) so that the album never gets 'samey'.
I don't think Supertramp ever reached these heights consistently after this but congrats on picking up this fine album.
Happy birthday to you. This has been a most enjoyable journey. Now for the next one, I look forward to your examination of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis.
and a Happy Birthday to you. There are many people who have covered Breakfast in America - seems to be a favorite. In my opinion it is their strongest album, and one everyone should hear. If you have time, I would go ahead and do Crisis What Crisis next. Notice how each album cover has a different main color - don't think it really means anything, but good graphics are always appreciated. BTW, my wife found your commentary quite interesting. One of the few that she has ever paid attention to, so that is a compliment!
My favorite song is If Everyone Was Listening.The most moving song on the album!❤️
I love Supertramp's production and despite how intricate it is, I always get a feeling of jamming about them as if they are making the songs up as they go along. So much great music in the mid 70's. Supertramp, Queen, Genesis, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, John Miles, ELO, 10cc, and Pink Floyd still making and going on to make great albums. It was wonderful being in the 70's in my teens when my musical tastes were developing.
Supertramp. Music for a rainy day. And it’s raining here! Love me some Supertramp.
Keep exploring Justin!
Edit: happy birthday!
Ty Herb!
Happy Birthday JP! How about a nice birthday present for you...a nice Mellotron example: Autumn by Strawbs. The lyrics of the chorus towards the end of the song made be tear up after not hearing this song for years, same with my wife. Maybe you will have the same experience when you are 65. This is one song my wife and I both love.
Ty Doug; I definitely have to get back to the Strawbs
Happy Birthday Justin!!
Another great tune from a great album
Pre-comment on strings: In concert in the day they played the strings on keyboards-John Helliwell pretty sure, probably Roger too. Not quite, but decently as orchestral strings. ~ I could disagree somewhat on meaning of lyrics-mainly overall thematic one-but nice to hear your fresh thoughts Justin. - To close, is one of their truly great songs hands down! Take care 💥
I'm sorry that you had to work on your birthday. Lol! I have been laid off up here in Canada since March (Hotel industry.) Thank you for reviewing this masterpiece. Genesis, Supertramp, Pink Floyd...etc. these are bands that I will never tire of. P.S. Happy birthday youngster!
Haha its fine; this is all fun work😃
Happy Birthday Justin! You, through your channel have joyously made me take a second look at some songs I've been listening to....well....for 50 years now. Thanks for your hard work to produce such an enjoyable channel.
Thanks so much for that Char
Happy Birthday, Justin! Congrats on starting your third decade. Fun to see your calico cat on camera, too.
And thanks for taking the time on your b-day to listen to some music, record and share your impressions and comments. Glad you enjoyed the song and this album. Even after decades of hearing this (and listening to so much other music, too), I still think it is a very good album and possibly the band's most consistently strong one. And admit that it is also drenched in nostalgia for me. The four Supertramp albums, Crime of the Century, Crisis? What Crisis?, Even In The Quietest Moments, and Breakfast In America, document a strong creative time for the band and a period of rising popularity in this country, north of the 49th Parallel.
Ty so much Paris!
Happy Birthday, Justin!!!!
So, you are a Cancer! That explains a lot!!!!
I am also a Cancer! My birthday is on the 19th!
NICE reaction/analysis for such a great song!!!!
The message, although much simpler in lyrical presentation, is the same as The Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for The Devil", where they say:
"I shouted out, 'Who killed the Kennedys?'
When after all, it was you and me"
Hope you have a fantastic B-Day!
;)
Happy Birthday Justin. Hope you have many more. Very enjoyable album reaction. I'm glad you're getting to appreciate Supertramp for what they were. Any of their records moving forward will be just as enjoyable. They were a very intelligent band that new their niche from day one. Thanks again. Imagine in the year 2050 someone may be reacting to your reactions. lol
Haha ty Will!
Happy Birthday Buddy!
Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎉