Customer Reviews:

• The Quintessential 'Tramp Album
  The first album were Rick Davies recruited a functioning, workable, contributing band, is also (in my opinion) their greatest. With the now complete lineup of Davies, Hodgson, Siebenberg, Helliwell and Thopson, Supertramp riffed off into stardom with their first big hit album and possibly their most celebrated.
  Crime Of The Century consists of two stories, which both took place respectively on their original LP sides, side one consisted of School, Bloody Well Right, Hide In your Shell, and Asylum. Side Two was Dreamer, Rudy, If Everyone Was Listening, and Crime of the Century.
  Side one was the story of the charachter Jimmy Cream, his youth, coming of age, and eventually, insanity. His story bears very creepy similarities to that of Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett.....
  Side Two is about Rudy, a quiet, brilliant and corrupted person who eventually commits the 'Crime Of The Century.'
  This is the closest Supertramp got to Pink Floyd, and to me, they did much better. They found a defined style and stuck with it for latter albums, however those latter albums (save 'Brother Where You Bound') didn't seem to stick to that sound.
  Definitely a must have for Pink Floyd lovers, Supertramp lovers, prog and art rock lovers, and in my opinion, the greatest album of all time....more info
• Supertramp's Best Album
  Many people prefer BREAKFAST IN AMERICA (and it's very good), but I think CRIME OF THE CENTURY is a Supertramp's best album because the overindulgence of the first two (out of print) albums has been reined in while adding a thick coat of grit reminiscent of such bands as Mountain and Grand Funk Railroad, something that would be missing on BREAKFAST. Rick Davies' gritty, bluesy singing is juxtaposed with Roger Hodgson's boyish tenor the way Felix Pappalardi's and Leslie West's singing co-existed in Mountain, especially on "Dreamer", where both men take lead vocals. The song "Bloody Well Right" scathingly mocks such issues as legacy preference at leading universities, while the opener, "School", could be about pressure to conform to anything, even, especially, a popular musical trend. Speaking of that, I know some people are going to mock me for having done exercises to this band's out-of-print CLASSICS album, but that's their loss. Simply put, these guys rock as hard in some places as any Mountain or Grand Funk Railroad album, and with a lot more true intensity than any Pearl Jam album. People who side against anyone who likes this band are not fooling anyone but themselves. ...more info
• Mott Of The Century
  "Crime of the Century" is the name of the album , but in hindsight " Surprise Of The Century " would of been a more apt title . Supertramp were formed in 1969 around Richard Davies , with the financial backing of Stanley August Miesegaes
  (Known to his friends as Sam) .In the first auditions Richard met Roger Hodgson , who were to become the nucleus of the band we now know from legend as Supertramp. After various name changes the band decided to be called Supertramp after Sam suggested it from the W. H. Davies book published in 1910, 'History of a Supertramp.'
  The first self titled Supertramp album is released in 1970 , to no public or critical acclaim , the rest of the band are either fired , have a nervous breakdown ,or jump ship. A second album is recorded 'Indelibly Stamped' ( 1971) which if anything fared even worse than it's predecessor. ( Both of these albums feature rather aimless songs featuring meandering solo's and indifferent lyrics instantly forgettable .) after the tour to promote, Indelibly Stamped, the three new recruits to the band are all fired leaving just the duo of Davies and Hodgson again, at this point Sam separates from the band paying off the 60,000 pound debts already incurred , wishing them all the best for the future , but severing any further ties .
  Davies and Hodgson bravely keep going recruiting new musicians in the shape of magical saxophonist John Anthony Helliwell ( Ex 'Alan Bown Sound' )The rock solid jazzy drumming of Bob.C. Benberg ( Ex 'Bees Make Honey ', and 'Ilford Subway' with American Scott Gorman before he became famous with 'Thin Lizzy'.)Perhaps most importantly of all Dougie Thomson came in on Bass guitar and also took over the business management of the band .At this point the band are gigging day to day to survive whilst writing new material for the proposed new album . But A&M Records had no future plans for the band, in fact they thought Supertramp had imploded . Roger Hodgson, Richard Davies under the watchful eye of new partner Dougie Thomson went back to A&M Records to plead their case for another bite at the cherry. For once somebody at the record company got it right .
  In November 1973 the band are moved lock stock and if you want smokin' barrel to a farm in Somerset ,England to work on the new material for the next album , from there in February 1974 they are moved onto Trident Recording Studio's in London with the excellent Ken Scott holding down production duties , in June the band finish off recordings in the famous Ramport Studio's .The third album under the Supertramp banner is released in September 1973, and with the full weight of the A&M publicity machine behind them, coupled with some ground breaking and prestigious live concerts, the band become overnight sensations . The first single off the album " Dreamer" ( Which was to be the template for the Supertramp sound from here on,hammering piano, searing guitar licks , beautifully contrasting harmonised vocals, with catchy amusing lyrics , combustible saxophone and clarinets ,with a jazz influenced rhythm section.) was to peak at Number 13 in the British charts followed by the album itself which was in the Top Five by Christmas of that year .
  All the songs on the album have a conceptual theme to them in this case insanity . All sorts of insanity whether it be brought on by ,Education( School), Dreaming( The first single), Love (Rudy),Shyness ( Hide In Your Shell) or authority ( The title track). Every track is instantly recognisable as Supertramp , and the album as a whole runs together perfectly , starting with the haunting harmonica opening of School to the final rousing crescendo of the title track . In-between there are some splendid melodies ranging from many of the bands influences ,Folk, Progressive/Rock, Pop, Jazz and the Classics ,combining the vocal talents of both Hodgson and Davies in there contrasting manner, giving Supertramp that essential variety,which is used in quite devastating effect on the albums centrepiece song Asylum ,where they both sound as if they are completely going off the planet , quite a blend you may think , but it all gels to stirring effect .
  Supertramp were to go on to conquer the Adult oriented world of Rock music ,even the advent of Punk Rock did not dent their mercurial rise to Stardom . Three more smash hit albums were to follow, " Crisis What Crisis?" (1975) , " Even In The Quietest Moments" ( 1977) and culminating in the Worldwide Number One album "Breakfast in America"( 1979) which was to spawn four Hit singles on it's own ( In those days Hit singles used to mean something .) The band toured Internationally on the strength of these records and would fill Stadiums where ever they went .
  As in many marriages ,something that started out as blissfully perfect ruptured into bitterness and in family fighting, after one more not so successful album and world tour ,Roger Hodgson left the family taking with him John Anthony Helliwell, leaving Richard Davies to carry on with the name Supertramp . Of course by this time none of them needed to work for the money , and really did not care, nor to be quite honest did the public, enough was enough . Both carried on their careers in a very lack lustre manner , but were never to find that original spark again . All good things must come to an end.The Tramp was super for a long time and made enough to retire to it's mansion , I do like a story with a happy( If not perfect) ending .I wonder if Stanley August Miesegaes " Sam" ever got repaid for his original funding of the dream?
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• Crime of the Century
  One of our favorite cd's.Some of the best music of the 70's or better yet "EVER!" Every song is classic and will never get old. Super Tramp lives on!...more info
• Why...
  ...is music like this not being made anymore? This album is just more proof that popular music is going down the tubes. I wasn't even born when this came out, but damn... what a masterpiece. Listen through headphones. Standouts: "Rudy" & "School". Please choose this over the latest Nickleback disc....more info
• Stranded on a island good!
  Wow! This is Supertramp's 3rd album and how they have grown! The first two albums Supertramp and Indelibly Stamped were good and leaps and bounds ahead of what others were doing at that time. Something apperently clicked and a super band was born! Every song stands strong on its own merit here. If you are looking to start a Supertramp collection, buy this first. So if you end up stranded on an island and some genie grants you musical wishes, well now you know what to wish for. ...more info
• WOW!!
  I am only 31 years old (only 2 when this album came out!!!) After hearing this album, I must say this is a masterpiece!!!! for 1974, WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME!!! Beyond Words!!!!!! I am surprised this doesn't stand in the same ranks as Pink Floyd's "The Wall" or "Dark side of the Moon".....So incredible!!!!! Beautiful, emotional, transcendent!!!!! A SHEER MASTERPIECE!!!...more info
• A classic album, a must have.
  Very good from the beggining 'til the end except for "Dreamer"
  The rest is the best that Supertramp has to offer. A classic album and a must have for any prog music lover....more info
• Memories of City Hall Glasgow
  Saw Supertramp perform this album in full at Glasgow City Hall, November 1974. They blew me away. The support act was a newcomer - Chris De Burgh. Every track is a gem. Typical of the best '70's progrock, this album is best listened in total and in begining to end sequence. That night I new I was at the begining of something special. The next few albums were all five star performances. Their live shows were note perfect and and enthraling. They can sound a little dated now. However the memories are magic. The line from Supertramp leads through current bands such as Coldplay and Snow Patrol....more info
• Lamentably ignored
  I was born a good solid decade after this was released. I first heard of Supertramp from a free compilation from Virgin Megastores, and it remains one of my best discoveries yet. The deceptively soothing piano that lulls the unsuspecting listener into an orgy of intelligent, crashing rock at its best took me by complete surprise, as did the sheer brilliance of the writing. This is not your average off-the-shelf rock album, but a journey into an insane world of art, put together - nay, composed, by the sadly underrated and ignored geniuses that call themselves Supertramp. Judge this not by the samples. You must hear the entire album in all its glory to fully appreciate this legendary masterpiece....more info
• A new direction with a new lineup
  This isn't Supertramp's first album although it was the first that most people heard. What might surprise people was that Supertramp started off as a prog band. Their first album had four members and no horns. Their original guitar player Rick Palmer would quit over the band's musical direction and end up as King Crimson's lyricist from Larks Tongues thru Red. Their first album Supertramp wasn't even available in the US until 1976. This is their third album and finds the band headed in a different direction and doing quite well at it. This was a monster hit album and ended up making the band one of the most popular band's of the '70's. To try and pick out any song would be tough as the whole album recieved a lot of airplay back in 1974 and 1975 and 1976...well, you get the idea. I have to admit I don't listen to it that often but when I do, I enjoy it. ...more info
• A winner all the way!
  This album, along with "Even in the Quietest Moments..." is simply amazing. The song order is brilliant, and I could listen to the title track over and over (I have it playing as I write this!) Supertramp has always had some of the best instrumental segments in many of their songs, so multilayered and pleasing to the ear. My favorites, along with the title track, are "If Everyone Was Listening," "School," and "Bloody Well Right." A bloody good album indeed....more info
• Best Sounding Rock Album of All-Time
  If you are in your late 30's or 40 something, then you grew up in the 70's, when people actually bought 12' round vinyl discs and played them on a turntable! If, by chance, you were really into high quality audio sound (refered to as an audiophile), then you should be well acquainted with this musical offering.
  
  A company known as Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL), out of California, pioneered the "Original Master Recording" album. Also referred to as a "half-speed master". This company would seek out and only accept a first generation master tape to re-issue a popular music album. They made the choices based on popularity and sonic quality. The first few offerings were records of recorded "nature sounds" such as lightening, wind, streams, birds, etc. I think one was called The Power and the Majesty. The very first musical selection (catalog #1-005) was Supertramp's Crime of the Century. That's one of the reason's I bought this album. As a young music buyer of the day (late '78) I had not heard of Supertramp. I did know who Pink Floyd was and of course, the Beatles. I was surprised that Crime of the Century kept showing up in the MFSL offerings along with Dark Side of the Moon, Steely Dan's Aja, Fleetwood Mac I, and The Beatles Abbey Road. MFSL's Original Master Recordings were limited editions of 25,000 pressings.
  
  In the early '80's, they began offering Ultra High Quality Records. Limited to only 5,000 pressings. These were the most incredibly high-quality analog phonograph records ever produced by anyone. Heavy, 200 gram records, pressed on virgin vinyl, so clean you could see light through it.
  
  Again, Supertramp's Crime of the Century was one of the first five offerings, along with Floyd's Dark Side. I'm talking about a record that cost $50! Only the ultimate in sound quality music was considered for these very special discs. Even a regular Original Master Recording record cost more that a compact disc does now! About $17.
  
  All this history lesson in sound recording media, that I have presented here, is simply to justify the fact that Crime of the Century is quite possibly the finest sounding achievment in all of recorded rock music. A "masterpiece" as another reviewer put it (pety brawl). Asking the question as to why it didn't stand in the same ranks as Pink Floyd's "The Wall" or "Dark Side of the Moon"? Well...it Does! And it always has. MFSL did not release Dark Side (#1-017) until after Crime of the Century. And way before other greats such as Steely Dan's Aja (#1-033) and Neil Diamond's fantastic sounding Hot August Night 'Live' (#2-024).
  
  In the mid-80's, when compact discs first began to emerge in audio stores, the musical selections were very limited. Just like so many older people remember the first album or record they bought with their own money, everyone also remembers the first compact disc they purchased. I was working in the electronics section of a retail store and needed a compact disc to demo the new machines that were arriving. I went to a local high-end audio store that had a small bin of these mysterious new things called "cd's" for short. And what did I find among the half-dozen classical selections, but Supertramp - Crime of the Century (along with Rush's Moving Pictures). Paid my $18 and walked out. That was our only Demo disc for almost a year, and became quite of few people's favorite after hearing the great music that was within that plastic jewel case....more info
• Excellent Audio Quality
  If you like "Crime Of The Century", this 2002 version labeled "Newly Digitally Remastered from the Original Master Tales" is the best digital version available. Better than the MFSL UD1 Made In Japan, catalog UDCD 505 or any other version. This is a wonderful flat transfer.
  
  This recording was remastered by Greg Calbi and Jay Messina at Sterling Sound, New York. The two gentlemen achieved results similar to the Car Stevens Limited Editions Digi-Pak series also remastered at Sterling Sound (Ted Jensen performed that remarkable transfer).
  
  If you take the time and effort to properly EAC this disc and then burn the results onto the best possible media (Green Tunes mastering CD), the playback on a high end audio system is truly amazing....more info
• Supertramp rocks
  From beginning to end this album is just fantastic. Much as a I like Breakfast in America, this is far superior....more info
• Impressionante!
  Depois de ouvir qualquer CD da s¨¦rie "THE SUPERTRAMP REMASTERS", qualquer f? sentir¨¢ a necessidade de substituir sua cole??o antiga, caso j¨¢ a tenha, pois os resultados, na minha opini?o, n?o poderiam ser melhores.
  Essas remasteriza??es s?o perfeitas e ressuscitam o desejo de ouvir esse ¨¢lbuns, com muito maior prazer....more info
• Perfect marriage of progressive rock and accessible pop
  OK, I love this album; I first heard it as a 15-year-old in 1975, and played it endlessly - it's THAT album for me.
  
  Those of you who only know the band from Breakfast In America are missing something important. This is one of the most perfectly constructed, played and produced albums of the 70's. It bears comparison with Dark Side of the Moon without question: and it is a great deal less angst-ridden.
  
  Get this, and listen to it. "Breakfast" is light, sugary-sweet by comparison. From the opening, unforgettable harmonica solo, to the fading chords of the last track, this is proper music, played for intelligent listeners, and not with the radio or the charts in mind. All the songs are through-composed, all impeccably arranged and played, and that production is astonishing. Listen to the drums on 'If Everyone Was Listening'. Or the Wurlitzer solo on 'School'. Or... I could go on and on. For the perfect blend of musicianship, accessibility and adherence to exacting standards, it is very, very hard to find anything that could compete with this record....more info
• Supertramp Is Progressive
  Before the blockbuster pop album "Breakfast in America" Supertramp was considered to be a progressive rock group. The group's first two albums were very progressive, and given the general lack of salability of progressive rock in any era neither album was very successful. The group retooled their sound and tried again with "Crime of the Century," which many people consider one of Supertramp's best albums. The music was still progressive, but with a distinctive pop flavor that would become increasingly evident in the next several albums. Fans of Supertramp and early progressive rock will need this album for their collection.
  
  Richard Davies introduces the song "School" with a haunting harmonica solo. This melancholy song has progressive elements as it ponders the conflict between tradition and conformity and the reality of life.
  
  In a pop style with a hard edge is "Bloody Well Right." The lyrics are relatively simple and ironic, more so because of the placement after "School." The song appears to be about the accuracy of complaints, but then you realize that the singer is agreeing without agreeing. In one portion of the song the singer says that he agrees that you can complain about school and you must be right, but there is right from one person's point of view and then there is a more universal accuracy. I sense this song makes fun of complainers.
  
  The song "Hide in Your Shell" is an excellent mix of progressive and pop. This song contains complex lyrics and wonderfully constructed music. At nearly seven minutes in length this song is the second longest on this CD, and is one of the most artistic songs in Supertramp's repertoire. Almost as long, "Asylum" follows and is another complex and artistic song, though it is also more progressive than "Hide in Your Shell." There are sufficient vocal elements to complement the theme of insanity, and the final part of the lyrics in the accompanying booklet trail off with the end of the lyrics; quite a nice touch. This song also acquires harder elements as the song progresses, with wailing guitars, yells, and layered instruments.
  
  "Dreamer" moves back into progressive pop territory. However, the theme stays in the range of "Asylum" by implying that there is a borderline area between dreaming and insanity. Even the vocals have an edge that implies a bit of craziness.
  
  "Rudy" is the longest song on this CD. This progressive song is sad. Rudy leads a humdrum life looking for something and not finding it. This song reminds me of Supertramp's early music rather than the pop direction they were heading. The music is complex and follows the story of the lyrics, which are neither catchy nor easy to remember. However, progressive fans may prefer this kind of music over the songs with pop features.
  
  The song "If Everyone Is Listening" retains a few progressive elements, but there are pop features as well. This song has a very catchy hook and the lyrics are quite listenable. I think this song could have been a single. This song continues the theme of the previous song in that the previous song is about how a life can be mundane and meaningless, while this song implies that we are actors in our own play, and things happen that can be changed if only people were listening. The lyrics are good and the music is very good.
  
  Staying progressive and with social consciousness is "Crime of the Century." The song asks not-so-subtly who is responsible for the problems we see in the world today. Rip off the mask and you see you and me; sobering for anyone who still pays attention to the ills in the world in this supposedly enlightened era.
  
  I prefer progressive rock over most forms of music. It goes without saying that good progressive rock is preferred. Because of my preference I enjoy Supertramp's progressive and progressive pop music more than their pop music. Conversely, others like the pop and dislike the progressive, sometimes calling it noise. "Crime of the Century" contains both styles, and may be a difficult purchase for some listeners. However, some believe that "Crime of the Century" was an artistic peak for Supertramp, including at least one member of Supertramp, though their commercial peak was yet to come. As usual, it comes down to taste. I have a preference for this music because it is different and requires you to pay attention to the lyrics and the music to enjoy the more challenging works. If music is something you hum along to you may want to move on to something a bit lighter than this album.
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• Better than what I was expecting
  I decided to get a Supertramp album as I've tried all the other bands who have dabbled in Prog Rock however had been reluctant as they were also said to be very Popy (you know what I mean... I hope) Anyway, upon listening to it I agreed with its Prog Pop naming however thoroughly enjoyed it. Its best listened to reading the lyrics (from the booklet), I don't really know why, but I recommend it.
  Musically, it is very interesting, singer Richard Davies sounding, at times, like Peter Gabriel (slightly), and the heavy rocking riff (reminds me of a Uriah Heep song) on Bloody Well Right (great funny sounding song). The opener School reminds me of Pink Floyd and the much talked about on this page Hide In Your Shell is in my opinion slightly overated. It is a enjoyable song, however isn't the best on this album and certainly not Supertramps best. Asylem is an enjoyable song, as is the pop song Dreamer. The title song itself isn't stunning but is a good album ender.
  It's as simple as this, get this album if you like the sound of the above. From thier I can only suggest that you put the rest of their albums on your to get list, but put them near the bottom. They all have their own moments and songs of greatness but none of them are quite as good as this.
  None the less, sit back and listen to this musical masterpiece that is... oh what was it? Oh yeah... Crime of the Century.
  I hope you find this review helpful.
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• not to have this album is a crime
  i love supertramp.I know a lot of people who like this great band.crime of the century is one of the best albums of this great band along with breakfast in America.hugely recommended.five stars....more info
• simply awesome
  SUPERTRAMP ARE ONE OF THE BEST ROCK GROUPS AROUND.I HIGHLY RECOMEND CRIME OF THE CENTURY AND BREAKFAST IN AMERICA WHICH I OWN.NOT A SUPERTRAMP FAN,IF YOUR NOT YOUR MISSING OUT ON GREAT MUSIC....more info
• Super Supertramp
  
  I purchased the three remastered albums, Breakfast in America, Crime of the Century and Crisis,what crisis?.
  Each one a classic. Some of the most ingenious songs of that decade, and still fresh today. I already owned the Master recordings on Vinyl, but wanted the CDs to save the vinyl albums for the future. these are stars in my collection.
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• THE CONCEPT - WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT
  Many of the reviews so far have indulged in reminiscencing about the 1970s, discussed the clarity of the sound, or compared the band to Pink Floyd, the Beatles, or other musical influences. Very few have mentioned anything regarding the subject matter of the songs, as if there's nothing more to them than catchy tunes and a singalong chorus. I'd like to encourage future listeners to dig deeper into the words, because this is one of the best actual "concept albums" (an overused term) ever released. A concept album is more than just an album cover, a marketing campaign, or the band deciding, "Let's try something different this time." It's a thread running through ALL of an album's songs - they're linked by a story, a recurring idea, or at the very least similar themes.
  
  Crime of the Century's "concept" is the HUBRIS, or fatal flaws, of mankind. There are 8 total songs, 2 each of 4 different themes. For each of the 4 themes, Roger Hodgson offers the viewpoint of the introvert, followed by Rick Davies "answering" with the viewpoint of the extrovert on the same theme. The 4 themes are as follows:
  
  1. PARANOIA: "School" and "Bloody Well Right" deal directly with the pressure exerted on individuals by academia, media, the political world, and even one's peers to conform to an idealized standard.
  
  2. MENTAL ILLNESS: "Hide in your shell" and "Asylum" illustrate individuals who, having been failed by the aforementioned institutions, begin to lose their grip on reality when they have been denied love, trust, and respect.
  
  3. SELF-DECEPTION /DISILLUSIONMENT: "Dreamer" and "Rudy" are about individuals who retreat into fantasy (sometimes of their own making, sometimes those of others) because they have nowhere else to turn to, only to be "awakened" when the fantasy doesn't last.
  
  4. SELF-DESTRUCTION: "If everyone was listening" and "Crime of the Century" show mankind's fallen nature in the worst way - continuously making fatal choices, ignoring anyone who would sound the alarm, and looking for anyone but themselves to blame for their own foolishness.
  
  While a bleak picture has been painted, never once does the album turn to despair or lapse into the morbidity and depression of the Prozac-rockers. The "message" seems to be that if we can begin by recognizing and admitting to our flaws, we can at least be prepared to deal with them and prevent them from stealing what is good about humanity: our capacity to love, create, and carry on beneath the shadow of death.
  
  Messages aside, other commentators have written of the uniqueness of Supertramp's sound, and they are exactly right. Name another band that sounds like Supertramp. While not their very best album (I would vote for Crisis? What Crisis?), Crime of the Century is truly a timeless work of art that will be analysed and enjoyed for a long time to come. And it's one of the best-produced (credit: Ken Scott), detail-oriented albums ever! On "If everyone was listening", listen (especially with headphones) to the 3 notes on the ride cymbal when the vocal begins: left-channel, right-channel, left-channel. Fabulous! ...more info
• Best of in its own right
  Supertramp hit their stride with '74's "Crime of the Century", and understandably so; this album has some of the best music and lyrics I've ever heard. 'School' is a great opener; 'Bloody Well Right' is an odd, but good, song; 'Hide In Your Shell' is the best 'Tramp song to date (it's even got a saw in it, how could it not be good?); 'Asylum' is another great song, and worthy of following 'Hide In Your Shell'; 'Dreamer' is good, but a little too pop-sounding for for me; 'Rudy' is a wonderful epic, which sounds more like progessive-'Tramp; 'If Everyone Was Listening' is a good set-up for the final track, 'Crime Of The Century', which is a perfect ending to the first great 'Tramp album (they had two before this), and leaves you feeling full, musically. This album should not be missed out on, for it is one the top albums I've ever listened to....more info
• quality release
  Most folks only know Supertramp from the multi-platinum release "breakfast in america" and this is usually all the credit they receive from critics as well. Much of this has to do with their enormous promise they could never live up to. "Crime of the Century", however, is one of their finest efforts. The 1974 albums contains the classic-rock radio friendly hits "School", "Bloody well Right", and "Dreamer". The rest of the album, while containing much weaker efforts still has moments such as the title track and "Hide in your shell". The band mixes blues influence well with touches of jazz in a production seemingly newer than 1974. (thats 30 years past!) A good album to start with if interested in the work of songwriters Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies. Although I'm sure the kids won't even know who these guys are....more info