SUPERTRAMP - Crime Of The Century (half speed remastered) - 180 gram vinyl LP
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SUPERTRAMP
Crime Of The Century (half speed remastered)
UMR
180 gram vinyl LP Cat: 754509 2Rel: 1 Sep 25
Rock Side 1 - Track 1. School Side 1 - Track 2. Bloody Well Right Side 1 - Track 3. Hide In Your Shell Side 1 - Track 4. Asylum Side 2 - Track 1. Dreamer Side 2 - Track 2. Rudy Side 2 - Track 3. If Everyone Was Listening Side 2 - Track 4. Crime Of The Century
The album that put the legendary UK MOR rockers on the map, with a near-perfect blend of progressive ambition and radio-friendly pop. From the lonesome harmonica that opens 'School' to the cinematic swell of the title track's finale, it's steeped in themes of alienation, disillusionment and inner turmoil, lyrically full of youthful angst without slipping into melodrama. 'Bloody Well Right' strike with biting commentary on conformity and education, while 'Hide in Your Shell' and 'Asylum' explore vulnerability and a fragile mentality. Hodgson's high, aching vocals counterbalance Rick Davies' gruff delivery, creating the band's signature dynamic tension. Musically, the album walks a fine line between prog and pop: intricate piano runs, shifting time signatures and orchestral flourishes are rounded out by tight, melodic hooks. 'Dreamer' was the radio hit from the album and it helps contrast the darker moments, yet still carries a hopeful melancholy. The sprawling 'Rudy' is the emotional centerpiece with the orchestration deepening the mood. Crafted in adversity, as the band rebuilt itself, it led to their creative and commercial apex not long after.
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