![]() ![]() There was a great enough mixture of genres in their sound for them to satisfy a large mix of admirers. The band's music is easy to listen to, and often simple and efficient, contrary to the complicated nature of other progressive bands. Supertramp’s orchestration and arrangements are masterfully done, and featured a lot of dual piano work (Hodgson and Davies), which resulted in catchy and melodic songs, with quite a number becoming hits. ![]() The remaining members have known a little success, but the absence of Hodgson made its impact, and Supertramp would never be the same.īreakfast in America is Supertramp's most commercially successful release, and the last album in their golden era, which includes Crime of the Century, Crisis, What Crisis?, and Even in the Quietest Moments. The latter left the band after the Famous Last Word tour, in 1983. Afterwards, the band continued without Hodgson. After the huge triumph of that successful period (1974-1980), the aftermath would result in many disagreements between Hodgson and Davies about the band’s direction, and eventually they would face a creative burn-out. ![]() This formula was another feature that makes Supertramp stand out as a band, and was a fruitful way to do things during their golden era. The person who sang the song was the one who wrote and composed it (lyrics included). It’s easy to know who had composed what: Both wrote and composed separately. There were two leaders in the band that take almost all the credits on Supertramp material, being Rodger Hodgson and Rick Davies. Supertramp have always managed to create addictive timeless music. The instrumentation and arrangements were highly diverse and inventive. Their compositions have many flowing and captivating shifting moods, featuring great piano play, strong vocals, sensitive electric guitar and seductive saxophone. Supertramp were part of the 70's progressive movement, but had, unlike their contemporaries, a sense of pop in their sound from the beginning, and also flirted with jazz and blues. The fun of playing together started to diminish. The success of the that latter album had an enormous pressure for the band, and during the tour, there began to develop some internal friction in the group. Supertramp's live record Paris is a moving production, and was recorded on the worldwide tour supporting Breakfast in America. Review Summary: Paris is an ode to the vast talent of Supertramp, and a final performance of excellence before they would break apart. ![]()
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