The entire album is a masterpiece! You NEED to listen to the whole thing, you will not be disappointed...

@osteohiveporosis6882

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@ComfortablyYum

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Supertramp is from the day when we experienced the whole story of the album, not just a hit song.

such a good song and amazing band. if you've never heard it, then i STRONGLY recommend the song SCHOOL, also by Supertramp. on their songs with piano, it REALLY hits hard, as soulful as piano gets, really.

@progperljungman8218

3 жыл бұрын

On that note, wonder if Bryan noticed the harmonica joining in in the last bars of the album closer's fade out. As we know, it's what opens the album on the magnificent School intro 🙂

@CriticalReactions

3 жыл бұрын

I don't recall hearing a harmonica in this one but if it was only for a couple of bars then that might explain it.

@progperljungman8218

3 жыл бұрын

@@CriticalReactions Yeah, pretty unusual to introduce a new instrument in the last bars of a fade out as well, but it kinda ties the album together. In the opener the harmonica in playing alone thus very prominent! 😊

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

3 жыл бұрын

Roger was the one that wrote the interesting progressions. Rick was Mr. Synergy. The greatest supporting group member ever. Mr. Profound Striker of the Keys.

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

3 жыл бұрын

@@progperljungman8218 The minute taken by that guitar solo blew the roof off on the pair of yamaha 1000s I was listening to, the pair powered by Macintosh amps, and stoned on Marijuana. Originally, I think this song was meant to be tongue and cheek humor. I think they stumbled upon a greater plan along the way. 1974 was the year. They worked on it for two years. They didn't introduce the strings until the forth song! Sixth, seventh, and eighth songs were also backed by strings! No inferior B-side to the album. Harmonica in the intro reaches out to grab the audience and makes them behave (Shhh...).

Interesting choice for a first Supertramp song, as it is the closing track of a cohesive album. For a great Supertramp slow burn, try the tune “Even In The Quietest Moments.” It’s really one you can get lost in, and has a beautiful melody.

This was the closing track on the album,it's masterpiece from front to back, that harmonica you hear at the end is also at the beginning of the album, brings back great memories.

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

2 жыл бұрын

The deep throated chanting that kicks in during Rick Davies raging in this last song is the same deep throated chanting that kicks in beginning at the third stanza during the harmonica introduction of the first song "school."

Crime of the century is one of my top ten albums of the 50 years I’ve been actively listening to rock music. It’s definitely an album that gains from a full album listen but if you only listen to one more track check out ‘Rudy’.

Supertramp - child of vision

Four masterpiece albums Crime of the Century (1974) Crisis? What Crisis?(1975) Even in the Quietest Moments (1977) Breakfast in America (1979) Two very good albums Famous Last Words (1982) Brother Where You Bound (1985) You'll find pop, jazz-rock fusion, prog rock, all mixed together with two distinct vocal styles, heavy keyboards, with tasty guitar riffs/solos and sax solos/riffs thrown in at just the right time....band member Roger Hodgson also has solo works Supertramp was founded in 1970...listen to the Crime of the Century album as a whole, you'll think it is what was called a " concept album", but it wasnt( the band has publicly denied this), which makes it even cooler, IMHO

@Divedown_25

2 жыл бұрын

Agree… on all you wrote. What hits me is that Crime of the Century is not a concept album.. how can it not be, following Rudy? Supertramp themselves says album is not a conceptual album but for me it was and still is

For me, it's more sadness than loneliness. My interpretation of the lyrics is it is reflecting on how humans ultimately destroy their environment through their own greed, wastefulness, and consumerism. Over the centuries, humans have spoiled natural beauty, and replaced it with sky scrapers, neon lights, and refuse. And the crime of the century is basically how humans will go beyond the confines of our planet, and destroy the universe. Or, an alternative ending, is on our planet we are truly alone, and the universe will not save us from destroying ourselves.

Wow! What a hit that you to chose this! Crime of the Century is a fantastic album all together, title track is the closer. Your reaction and analysis made me appreciate the song even more after some 40+ years of listening. Thanks!⚘

@CriticalReactions

3 жыл бұрын

I had a thought that this was an older group and that YT was misleading me with that 2010 date. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

@olabergvall3154

3 жыл бұрын

@@CriticalReactions 1974 is the year you're looking for

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

2 жыл бұрын

Half of this song that one can't hear today was the now silent history surrounding it. This album played in stark contrast to the chaotic times surrounding it.

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

2 жыл бұрын

@@CriticalReactions Americans are a far more sophisticated audience than one would suppose. Everyone either marched in a high-school band or had dreams of playing in a pop group.

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

2 жыл бұрын

The slowburn in this case bridges the generation gap. I remember trying to share this album with my parents trying to impress them with the effort and quality.

Another Man's Woman by Supertramp is a great underrated song that is awesome wether it's live or studio. I'd recommend checking it out =)

@Joao-zw7iq

2 жыл бұрын

rick davies is underrated in general... i discovered that after like 10 years of supertramp, i've myself listening mostly to his songs

@balazsernhaft8337

9 ай бұрын

​@@Joao-zw7iqyes he is criminally underrated even by the ST fans, too.

the whole album is a masterpiece of melodies lyrics musicianship and a production that puts todays to shame.never tire of this after 47 years

Yes I always loved the way the strings imitate a siren towards the end. Did you notice that? A kind of red-shift motion effect.

I bet you'd really enjoy Fool's Overture from the album Even In The Quietest Moments

@corchem

3 жыл бұрын

Such an underappreciated song. The average person has never heard Fools Overture, what a shame...

First album I bought with my own money. It just transports me.

I always remembered the first time I heard this in H.S. in the early 70's....Initially I thought it was depressing....lol....it is after all about Insecurity, doubt as we grow up. Over 40 years later, still one of my favorites and the recoding production is one I use each time I upgrade my turntable/stereo!!!! Love It and have turned on a lot of people to Supertramp Music....Even In the Quietest Moments and Rodger Hodson's Solo work...Fools Overture is a Classic that you need to review...Live with the Orchestra Preferably! Need to also review Gabriel era Genesis, Gentle Giant is way UNDER Rated Too!

There is the addition of a masterful and gorgeous organ solo also that leads into the guitar solo.

I only know Supertramp from their Breakfast in America album, which was a middle ground between proggy art-rock and pop/soft rock, perhaps most strongly influenced by The Beatles. Great album, but I've never done a discog run for them. This was a nice track, definitely more spacey-proggy than anything on BiA, but even here I think you can hear their penchant for melody and hooks, it's just not as concisely written. Still has me interested in hearing their other work. For another band that kinda blends proggy/art-rock with pop, XTC is a must-listen. One of my top 10 bands. Their River of Orchids is beautiful.

@markdrechsler5660

3 жыл бұрын

I second the XTC recommendation. “River Of Orchids” is a great track, and there are dozens of others.

@johnmavroudis2054

3 жыл бұрын

The three-album run of "Crime of the Century," "Crisis, What Crisis?", and "Even In The Quietest Moments" before "Breakfast" are my favorite Supertramp albums. They're all wonderful. I also approve of the XTC suggestion (My favorite band, ever). River of Orchids is great... as is Easter Theatre, Green Man, and Harvest Festival. Cheers!

I'm the one who asked you to do this reaction so THANKS, THANKS A LOT. CoC was the first album (cassette) I bought by myself when I was 9 and has molded my taste till this day (a journey between ambients, nice melodies, the feeling in the voices not the meening of the lyrics -cause I didn't understand English at that age-) This is a semi-conceptual album. Even so, I often wonder what would happen when someone listens to it starting by it's end. I didn't have that chance but I'm pretty sure if I had to I'd feel the strong need to listen to the whole thing, to know what happened, what lead this people there. For me this song is a hook, much more than others more flashing, defined or directs songs I really enjoyed this reaction. Many thanks again. Truly

Yessss !! For sure Crime of the century is Supertamp best album. Remember when you see them live always start with the School harmonica intro and when they finish you hear same intro. Fantàstic. Keep on rocking Greetings from Barcelona

you are right on about the loneliness - the whole album leads to that final moment of isolation and how we got there . 😍

An organ bleeds into and also supports Roger's guitar solo. The organ then picks back up on the other side. That instrument was probably played by John Helliwell until the strings picked up and took over allowing him to play his sax solo. I found it challenging when listening to Procol Harem trying to pinpoint and differentiate between the organ and piano playing - the two being upfront and dueling it out and not just in the background backing up the usual lead guitar. They were amazing at that. Supertramp was just as masterful in that regards. Again, you missed the addition of the organ and the special way it bleeds into the guitar.

Saw them in Montréal. I used to get high in the car and listen to the 8 track. Thats how old this is.

and yes, i agree with your lonely-ish assessment. other words i'd use: forlorn, broken, bordering on hopeless... the mood was set when the solo piano came in, then the other layers came in, little by little, building on the same theme.

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

2 жыл бұрын

John Helliwell speaks of he and Rick having to redo his sax solo after adding the strings. The impression I got remembering reading about Supertramp before Roger somewhat broke the groups synergistic spirit, Rick and Roger would duel it out in a playful way in their song writing. It really didn't matter whom would play what instruments as John Helliwell played almost every instrument. It was never the intention of the group to know whom played what in any particular song. In order to push his own genius, Roger betrayed the Synergy purpose of the group.

Saw them in Montreal like 40 years ago..... with my bro and a bag of Colombian gold

@johntclunie

4 ай бұрын

No doubt we all love the Columbian gold. It was so much better than the Mexican dirt weed. Mexican weed was 20 an ounce the Columbian gold was 40 oz... It was such an upgrade... Love getting high listening to Supertramp and all the great groups of the 70s.. smoking a bong that was great until you spilled the bong... Sorry for the rant..

Crime of the Century is a masterpiece of a song and all the album is awesome. One of the greatest albums of the 70s. This is an album that dates back from 1974 ;-)

Interesting to see this band on your channel. Awesome! Supertramp is my mom's favorite band of all time, so I grew up listening to them. I recently added them to my playlist so when my mom gets in my car we can jam out together 😀

Probably my favorite album of all-time, right up there with Aja. I think you're doing yourself an injustice if you don't hear the whole album though, especially the opening track which blows me away every time I hear it.

@mikewoodrow5878

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, yup and yup.

I always spark up my pipe when listening to Supertramp.... Thanks

Thinking that this album was released in 2010 really goes to prove that a prerequisite for timeless music is great percussion. Most don't realize how great Rick Davis was as a drummer. As a foundation, he playing the piano and Bob Siebenberg on the drums created a wonderful "wall of sound" together.

@Chris-filosifer64

Жыл бұрын

Crime of the Century is the third studio album by the English progressive rock band Supertramp, released in September 1974 on A&M Records.

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

Жыл бұрын

@@Chris-filosifer64 Indeed, yet because of the foundation of great percussion underlying it, the album sounds like it could have been produced yesterday. Again, a prerequisite for timeless music is great percussion. Most don't realize this aspect about Supertramp. They weren't just a pop or blues band. They were extremely proficient. Rick says often that he just moved over from the drums to the piano. In the song School, during the songs piano interlude, the buried special effects of the whistles were performed by John Helliwell and the vibe slaps by Rick Davies.

Crime of the Century was released Sept 1974. Great reaction! I appreciate your depth and perspective!

Davies tunes usually run kind of dark and Hodgsons are typically lighter, but they were a fabulous band, just a lot of music for a small outfit. Love them. Do "Rudy"🤠

@WilliamJones-sf5pt

2 жыл бұрын

There never was a Rick and Roger song. They were all meant to be Supertramp songs. The song school, for example, while it is said to be a Roger thing, is so impacted by Rick's opening harmonica and the build up to his piano solo that his passion steals the show. When Roger decided to go Elton John Solo, the other members understood who was the real synergy of the group.

Best song and album of Supertramp at all !!

Clearly one of the most intelligent analyses I have ever seen. By now you know from the comments below, this is a fifty-year-old piece in Jan of 2024. So many layers to unpack, but those few lyrics will help put things into context, as well as the theme as shown on the album cover. Could be that the reason for the fade out on this piece was purpose designed to not resolve. ........The universe is infinite. Maybe just over thinking, but these people were brilliant. Glad you enjoyed.

Damnit I love me some supertramp

An incredibly talented group. These guys could play anything they set their mind to. Pink Floyd also comes to mind.

That whole album is worthy of a reaction. All these songs are somewhat connected. And every song is a gem. Great arrangements and dynamics. This is actually the finale.

Great reaction to the title track on an excellent album. The first of a top-notch four album run. Also would suggest XTC (their later work: English Settlement - Apple Venus is tremendous. Before that, it's great, too... but they got more and more into studio song development and they rival The Beatles with their catalog of immaculate pop.

You've never heard of supertramp? So strange how quickly we forget as a society music from 40-50 years ago. Thanks for the video.

@CriticalReactions

3 жыл бұрын

I think when it comes to older media of any format we need someone to introduce them to the younger generations. Maybe that uncle that's super into prog rock, or the grandparent that loves classic films, etc. Most people don't seem to actively seek out older media, especially when the original impression is that "it isn't good" -- like when your parents put on the classic radio station when you're a kid. With that said, I never had anyone in my life that was into 70s prog. I know the names of the bigger groups just because their stardom is so large (Pink Floyd for example) but I never listened to any of it. But now I have a bunch of people requesting prog rock and I'm getting to explore this era of music.

As someone else commented, this album was released in 1974. I enjoyed your analysis. I always get the feeling of falling in the second section. I have always thought that it would be a perfect soundtrack to a skydiving video. Great song, from a great band!

Try this song from the live Paris album. You will get the ending you want. Seeing them live in their prime was a musical experience.

This video is the reason I like your channel Bryan, I don't care much for just a "reaction", or someone describing the song or telling us they like it or not. I always want to find a new perspective on a song I like, be it musical or conceptual, and you provide that. Crime of the Century (album) is from 1974, and I'd say at least the first six albums are all fantastic, but the most popular might be Breakfast in America (1979), you may even know a couple tunes from them because they're extremely popular even today.

@CriticalReactions

3 жыл бұрын

I quickly ran through the songs on Breakfast in America but none of them sound familiar outside of their general sound. It's very possible I've heard it in a movie or something but don't remember anything uniquely identifiable like lyrics or specific melodies.

The album is amazing. In my opinion their best .

Really cool that we got a reaction/analysis to this classic song and band.

Who are these men of lust, greed and glory Rip off the mask, and let’s see. Some of my favorite lyrics ever in a masterpiece song.

Such a great song. Been listning to this band for 45 years. Must be great to hear them for the first time.

Supertramp is one of the best...next should be ""Even in the quietest moment". Makes me feel all kinds of emotions when I listen to it, every time. There are so many excellent songs by this band, you really can't go wrong listening to any of them. When I saw them in concert, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart were on the side of the stage throwing roses at them. Of course I saw them in Seattle. What a fantastic show that was! Love your reaction to this song, I've always felt that loneliness about this song also! You should do an entire album review of "Crime of the Century", from start to finish! 😘

"It's so densely written but it feels so lonely"... cool insight.

Great tune. Another wonderful crescendo is Big Big Train’s East Coast Racer. Super trams is a wonderful memory fr9m my formative years. It’s such a shame the band couldn’t hold together to produce more powerful music.

I like the couple Supertramp songs I've heard. but never heard this before. I'm glad to be listening to it for the first time

TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME and THE LOGIGAL SONG two of my favorite songs from a great band. Their style of music is so unique and haunting. They really took America in 1979 by storm when their album BREAKFAST in AMERICA was released and stayed # 1 on the Billboard Charts for 6 weeks. Forgot to mention SCHOOL and RUDY definitely worth a mention.

IMO this is one of, or is the best album ever. I like it in a dark room lit up by the stereo equipment with the pre-requisite fatty.

Hi Brian, another Brian here ! Lovely to hear a composer's reaction to this great piece of music, just one of many from this brilliant band, I'm 70 and I bought this album when I was in my mid twenties, and hearing it today still gives me goosebumps! Just one suggestion, when you said you didn't hear the lyrics, that's because you were talking over them !! Please try not to do that, And the lyrics in this song go some way to explaining what the 'crime of the century' is! You missed the most important few lines in the song "who are these men of lust, greed and glory? rip off the masks and let's see, but that's not right, oh no, what's the story,? but there's you, and there's me" - powerful stuff, we are the people who are destroying our planet and wasting its resources, that's what I get from this song, please Brian, listen to the lyrics ! 😉 'fools overture' is your next one for sure ! (I can't wait!)

I was released in 1974!

Crime of the century by supertramp came out in 1974, being the most prog. album by the band that pursuited making a more pop oriented sound.

Can I recommend a song called "Ruled by Secrecy" by muse or "butterflies and hurricanes" by muse, those songs are right up your alley, have a good day.

"Who are these men of lust greed and glory.... This was a prophecy.

The rests in the guitar solo gave me the impression of weeping - catching one's breath.

"It feels so lonely"....... Look at the album cover.... nuf said

Doom. Drafted into war as a nobody. Going to Vietnam. A place where everyone hates you. This album along with THE DARK SIDE of the MOON were paradoxes during this time. A kind of heavy meditations or hard rock lullabies.

A song that I'd recommend you to react is "The Truth Will Always Be", from Pat Metheny. In my opinion, it's his greatest song, and an unforgettable experience.

Child of Vision and Cannonball

Richard Wright's The Great Gig in the Sky is also apocalyptic but Pink Floyd chose to end the A-side of Dark Side of the Moon with it.

Pink Floyd - High Hopes

TRY Fool's Overture by supertramp lots of transitions in this one and its just fantastic! but like "crime of the century" do the audio / studio version for the best quality

Quietly Guilty!

A feeling of lonely? Maybe solitary confinement to fit the perceived crime.

I really envy anyone hearing this (and School) for the first time.

That was music! Intense!!! Many excellent bands back them. Nothing to do with today's "music"....just saying!

This was my era, but I'm only familiar with their 'hit' songs, which I like, and which stay in the memory. but they never grabbed me enough to add the band's albums to my extensive record collection. (But, then, I never bought any Queen albums either.)

@progperljungman8218

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, they were so much more than the hits!... Just like 10cc were!

@jeannettesimpson9778

3 жыл бұрын

@@progperljungman8218 They slipped under my radar. Agree on 10cc. Even The Sweet were more than the hits.

@progperljungman8218

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeannettesimpson9778 True, although I must confess The Sweet slipped ME by at the time as more than a mainstrem pop-band...

@marceltroia9750

2 жыл бұрын

@@progperljungman8218 Prog at it's best, love 10cc also very much.. Like so many more artists for example Kate Bush she's prog to me as well... That's why we can listen to this tunes over and over again and it never gets old

@progperljungman8218

2 жыл бұрын

@@marceltroia9750 Yeah, I always stated, when I was a "premature" proglover at young age, that prog songs would never get worn out 😊

Listen to swans !

Its again a wall of sound

'rudy' could be enjoyable also

You have probably already heard this but this album is from 1974

U should probab. appreciate fool's overture from the album; Even in the quiestest moments.

Well, if the band followed conventional rules of composition, they wouldn't have been Prog Rock

Alexander Supertramp

Wurlitzer

I thought they were a punchline. Cool to be wrong.

React more touhou music

Hopelessness